Election judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Election judge gender statistics
60.1% of election judges are women and 39.9% of election judges are men.
- Female, 60.1%
- Male, 39.9%
Election judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.1% |
| Male | 39.9% |
Election judge gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,779
Female income
$46,061
Election judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in election judge positions over time. Currently, 60.1% of election judges are female.
Election judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2011 | 46.10% | 53.90% |
| 2012 | 45.91% | 54.09% |
| 2013 | 45.28% | 54.72% |
| 2014 | 45.18% | 54.82% |
| 2015 | 42.52% | 57.48% |
| 2016 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2017 | 42.53% | 57.47% |
| 2018 | 42.93% | 57.07% |
| 2019 | 42.21% | 57.79% |
| 2020 | 40.36% | 59.64% |
| 2021 | 39.94% | 60.06% |
Election judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared election judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Election Judge | 40% | 60% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Election judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among election judges is White, which makes up 75.3% of all election judges. Comparatively, 7.9% of election judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of election judges are Asian.
- White, 75.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Election judge race
| Election judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Election judge race and ethnicity over time
See how election judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Election judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.98% | 5.23% | 4.87% | 6.08% |
| 2011 | 81.75% | 5.54% | 5.03% | 5.92% |
| 2012 | 81.82% | 5.16% | 5.20% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 81.58% | 5.25% | 5.24% | 5.84% |
| 2014 | 80.92% | 5.75% | 5.47% | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 80.82% | 5.41% | 5.56% | 6.40% |
| 2016 | 80.26% | 5.47% | 5.71% | 6.69% |
| 2017 | 80.28% | 5.44% | 5.68% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 79.64% | 5.62% | 5.61% | 7.07% |
| 2019 | 79.18% | 5.60% | 5.99% | 7.14% |
| 2020 | 76.66% | 5.51% | 6.30% | 7.28% |
| 2021 | 75.32% | 5.64% | 6.46% | 7.87% |
Election judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian election judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american election judges have the lowest average salary at $46,681.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,407 |
| White | $49,691 |
| Black or African American | $46,681 |
| Asian | $51,905 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,383 |
Average election judge age
See how the average age of election judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Election judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Election judge age breakdown
The average age of election judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the election judge population.
Election judge age breakdown
| Election Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Election judge educational attainment
The most common degree for election judges is bachelor's degree, with 50% of election judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Election judges by degree level
| Election judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Election judge employment statistics
Most election judges work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where election judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where election judges work.
Election judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Election judge jobs by company type
Employees with the election judge job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most election judges prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Election judge jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 29% |
| Government | 50% |
Election judge jobs by industry
The most common industries for election judges are government, education and retail.
Election judge industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 47% |
| Education | 12% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Election judge turnover and employment statistics
Election judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for election judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Election judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Election judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average election judge tenure
The average election judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,278 election judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Election judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Election judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of election judges that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Election Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Similar election judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | 5.54% | 66,362 |
| Office Manager And Legal Assistant | 6.63% | 37,838 |
| Title Junior Assistant | 8.14% | 12,219 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Assistant | 14.16% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by election judges
The most common foreign language among election judges is Spanish at 59.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Polish at 7.6% and French is the third-most popular at 7.6%.
- Spanish, 59.5%
- Polish, 7.6%
- French, 7.6%
- Portuguese, 3.8%
- Urdu, 3.8%
- Other, 17.7%
Election judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.5% |
| Polish | 7.6% |
| French | 7.6% |
| Portuguese | 3.8% |
| Urdu | 3.8% |
| Other | 17.7% |