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Elderly Caregiver demographics and statistics in the US

Elderly caregiver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates elderly caregiver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our elderly caregiver estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about elderly caregivers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 134,730 elderly caregivers currently employed in the United States.
  • 85.5% of all elderly caregivers are women, while 14.5% are men.
  • The average elderly caregiver age is 47 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of elderly caregivers is White (55.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (21.4%), Black or African American (10.3%) and Asian (7.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 97% of what men earned.
  • 7% of all elderly caregivers are LGBT.
  • Elderly caregivers are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Elderly Caregiver demographics by:

Elderly Caregiver gender statistics

85.5% of elderly caregivers are women and 14.5% of elderly caregivers are men.
  • Female, 85.5%
  • Male, 14.5%

Elderly Caregiver gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female85.5%
Male14.5%

Elderly Caregiver gender pay gap

Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$39,029
female-income
Female Income
$37,824

Elderly Caregiver gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in elderly caregiver positions over time. Currently, 85.5% of elderly caregivers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
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2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Elderly Caregiver gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201011.43%88.57%
201111.86%88.14%
201213.52%86.48%
201312.81%87.19%
201412.98%87.02%
201513.01%86.99%
201613.50%86.50%
201713.96%86.04%
201813.51%86.49%
201913.97%86.03%
202016.03%83.97%
202114.51%85.49%

Elderly Caregiver related jobs gender ratio

We compared elderly caregivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Elderly Caregiver15%85%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Elderly Caregiver demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among elderly caregivers is White, which makes up 55.3% of all elderly caregivers. Comparatively, 21.4% of elderly caregivers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of elderly caregivers are Black or African American.
  • White, 55.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 21.4%
  • Black or African American, 10.3%
  • Asian, 7.4%
  • Unknown, 4.4%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%

Elderly Caregiver Race

Elderly Caregiver RacePercentages
White55.3%
Hispanic or Latino21.4%
Black or African American10.3%
Asian7.4%
Unknown4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.2%

Elderly Caregiver race and ethnicity over time

See how elderly caregiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Elderly Caregiver race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201063.81%12.14%4.35%16.80%
201160.91%13.15%5.03%17.40%
201261.53%12.25%4.98%17.85%
201361.79%11.84%5.18%17.89%
201462.03%11.16%5.44%17.93%
201561.33%11.36%5.36%18.84%
201660.08%11.30%6.05%19.33%
201759.72%10.26%6.92%19.49%
201860.19%11.23%6.19%19.16%
201962.06%10.09%6.01%18.78%
202058.28%10.59%6.91%18.76%
202155.34%10.33%7.44%21.37%

Elderly Caregiver wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american elderly caregivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown elderly caregivers have the lowest average salary at $37,779.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$37,779
White$38,780
Black or African American$40,059
Asian$39,308
Hispanic or Latino$39,254

Average elderly caregiver age

See how the average age of elderly caregivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Elderly Caregiver age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Black or African American4548
Unknown3747
Asian5654
Hispanic or Latino4149
White4751
American Indian and Alaska Native4547

Elderly Caregiver age breakdown

The average age of elderly caregivers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the elderly caregiver population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Elderly Caregiver age breakdown

Elderly Caregiver YearsPercentages
40+ years71%
30-40 years16%
20-30 years13%

Elderly Caregiver educational attainment

The most common degree for elderly caregivers is high school diploma, with 33% of elderly caregivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
  • High School Diploma, 33%
  • Bachelor's, 24%
  • Associate, 20%
  • Diploma, 10%
  • Other Degrees, 13%

Elderly Caregivers by degree level

Elderly Caregiver DegreePercentages
High School Diploma33%
Bachelor's24%
Associate20%
Diploma10%
Other Degrees13%

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Elderly Caregiver wage gap by degree level

According to the data, elderly caregivers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,771 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, elderly caregivers earn a median annual income of $39,918 compared to $39,368 for elderly caregivers with an Associate degree.
$41,000
$40,000
$39,000
$38,000
$37,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$40,771
High School Diploma or Less$37,933
Bachelor's Degree$39,918
Some College/ Associate Degree$39,368

Elderly Caregiver employment statistics

Most elderly caregivers work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where elderly caregivers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where elderly caregivers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Elderly Caregiver jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees24%
100 - 500 employees27%
500 - 1,000 employees12%
1,000 - 10,000 employees20%
> 10,000 employees9%

Elderly Caregiver jobs by company type

Employees with the elderly caregiver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most elderly caregivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Elderly Caregiver jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education4%
Public8%
Private85%
Government2%

Elderly Caregiver jobs by industry

The most common industries for elderly caregivers are health care, professional and non profits.

Health Care

Professional

Non Profits

Hospitality

Finance

Elderly Caregiver turnover and employment statistics

Elderly Caregiver unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for elderly caregivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Elderly Caregiver unemployment rate by year

YearElderly Caregiver Unemployment Rate
201010.10%
201111.06%
20129.90%
20138.83%
20147.61%
20156.51%
20165.54%
20175.18%
20184.93%
20194.32%
20205.81%
20217.35%

Average elderly caregiver tenure

The average elderly caregiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,233 elderly caregivers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Elderly Caregiver tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year25%
1-2 years31%
3-4 years16%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years5%
11+ years6%

Elderly Caregiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of elderly caregivers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Playground Attendant4.43%44,594
Servant5.80%1,162
Elderly Caregiver6.73%-
Camp Advisor8.12%41,902
Resident Advisor12.72%44,792
Fitness Coach13.13%22,156

Similar elderly caregiver jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Playground Attendant4.43%44,594
Servant5.80%1,162
Camp Advisor8.12%41,902
Resident Advisor12.72%44,792
Fitness Coach13.13%22,156

Foreign languages spoken by elderly caregivers

The most common foreign language among elderly caregivers is Spanish at 72.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.9% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.5%.
  • Spanish, 72.2%
  • French, 8.9%
  • Portuguese, 2.5%
  • Japanese, 2.5%
  • German, 1.9%
  • Other, 12.0%

Elderly Caregiver languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish72.2%
French8.9%
Portuguese2.5%
Japanese2.5%
German1.9%
Other12.0%

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Elderly Caregiver location demographics

Where do elderly caregivers earn the most?

Elderly caregivers earn the most in Connecticut, where the average elderly caregiver salary is $47,659. The map here shows where elderly caregivers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Elderly Caregivers?

By looking through more than 4,233 resumes, we found that the most popular places for elderly caregivers are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Elderly Caregivers

Elderly Caregiver jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1Pennsylvania3,623$35,145
2California2,084$31,015
3New York1,721$41,116
4Illinois1,401$26,906
5Florida1,382$21,222
6Texas1,223$22,222
7New Jersey1,175$41,508
8Ohio964$30,043
9Michigan923$33,734
10Massachusetts888$45,259
11Georgia817$25,101
12North Carolina744$25,493
13Tennessee652$25,105
14Indiana602$24,734
15Virginia557$29,827
16Washington554$35,565
17Oregon527$36,128
18Missouri525$25,046
19Wisconsin478$31,030
20Connecticut449$47,659
21Arizona435$28,150
22Maryland406$40,468
23South Carolina404$22,344
24Minnesota395$33,770
25Alabama320$25,882
26Colorado299$30,393
27Kentucky266$31,341
28New Mexico199$30,441
29Iowa197$28,277
30Oklahoma179$23,662
31Louisiana162$21,631
32Montana152$31,520
33Arkansas151$23,102
34Kansas122$23,185
35Maine119$45,652
36West Virginia118$31,988
37Nevada116$26,122
38Idaho107$25,617
39Nebraska103$27,515
40Mississippi100$21,671
41Delaware94$35,388
42New Hampshire80$40,262
43Utah75$25,272
44Rhode Island55$42,128
45Hawaii44$32,666
46District of Columbia37$34,278
47South Dakota36$29,794
48Vermont35$46,770
49Alaska33$39,730
50North Dakota27$28,641
51Wyoming20$25,872

Where are elderly caregivers in high demand?

Elderly caregivers are in high demand in Mesa, AZ. There are currently 7 job openings for elderly caregivers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country elderly caregivers are in the most demand.
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