Equestrian demographics and statistics in the US
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Equestrian gender statistics
77.4% of equestrians are women and 22.6% of equestrians are men.
- Female, 77.4%
- Male, 22.6%
Equestrian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 77.4% |
| Male | 22.6% |
Equestrian gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,013
Female income
$38,238
Equestrian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in equestrian positions over time. Currently, 77.4% of equestrians are female.
Equestrian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2011 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2012 | 30.78% | 69.22% |
| 2013 | 23.00% | 77.00% |
| 2014 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2015 | 23.07% | 76.93% |
| 2016 | 32.73% | 67.27% |
| 2017 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2018 | 21.29% | 78.71% |
| 2019 | 22.04% | 77.96% |
| 2020 | 29.33% | 70.67% |
| 2021 | 22.63% | 77.37% |
Equestrian related jobs gender ratio
We compared equestrians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ringman and farrier have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Daycare Provider | 6% | 94% |
| Horse Show Judge | 6% | 94% |
| Pet Groomer | 14% | 86% |
| Equestrian | 23% | 77% |
| Farrier | 73% | 27% |
| Ringman | 88% | 13% |
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Equestrian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among equestrians is White, which makes up 72.3% of all equestrians. Comparatively, 14.5% of equestrians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.0% of equestrians are Unknown.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.5%
- Unknown, 7.0%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Equestrian race
| Equestrian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% |
| Unknown | 7.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Equestrian race and ethnicity over time
See how equestrian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Equestrian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.30% | 4.56% | 1.31% | 11.01% |
| 2011 | 80.81% | 2.78% | 1.45% | 12.91% |
| 2012 | 78.50% | 3.53% | 0.40% | 13.26% |
| 2013 | 81.43% | 4.40% | 0.60% | 9.31% |
| 2014 | 83.05% | 3.15% | 0.59% | 9.86% |
| 2015 | 84.30% | 1.93% | 1.23% | 9.93% |
| 2016 | 79.47% | 5.48% | 1.12% | 11.93% |
| 2017 | 82.68% | 2.98% | 0.55% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 83.65% | 3.10% | 0.54% | 10.00% |
| 2019 | 84.49% | 3.34% | 0.62% | 9.53% |
| 2020 | 77.45% | 3.78% | 2.01% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 72.33% | 4.41% | 1.66% | 14.50% |
Equestrian wage gap by race
According to our data, white equestrians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american equestrians have the lowest average salary at $38,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,486 |
| White | $41,674 |
| Black or African American | $38,525 |
| Asian | $39,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,503 |
Average equestrian age
See how the average age of equestrians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Equestrian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33 | |
| White | 47 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Equestrian age breakdown
The average age of equestrians is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the equestrian population.
Equestrian age breakdown
| Equestrian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Equestrian educational attainment
The most common degree for equestrians is bachelor's degree, with 68% of equestrians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 13% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Associate, 13%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Equestrians by degree level
| Equestrian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Associate | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Equestrian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, equestrians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $41,150 annually. With a Associate degree, equestrians earn a median annual income of $39,292 compared to $37,395 for equestrians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,395 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $41,150 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,292 |
Equestrian employment statistics
Most equestrians work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where equestrians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where equestrians work.
Equestrian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
Equestrian jobs by company type
Employees with the equestrian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most equestrians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Equestrian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 26% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 11% |
Equestrian jobs by industry
The most common industries for equestrians are education, non profits and health care.
Equestrian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Non Profits | 12% |
| Health Care | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Government | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
Equestrian turnover and employment statistics
Equestrian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for equestrians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Equestrian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Equestrian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.73% |
| 2011 | 5.90% |
| 2012 | 6.28% |
| 2013 | 5.13% |
| 2014 | 3.81% |
| 2015 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 3.55% |
| 2017 | 3.47% |
| 2018 | 4.08% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 2.17% |
| 2021 | 4.61% |
Average equestrian tenure
The average equestrian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,543 equestrians resumes in Zippia's database.
Equestrian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Equestrian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of equestrians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
| Equestrian | 15.62% | - |
Similar equestrian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Runner | 3.67% | 15,501 |
| Dog Walker | 10.47% | 5,474 |
| Slot Attendant | 11.36% | 45,107 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Usher/Ticket Taker | 14.79% | 1,556 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by equestrians
The most common foreign language among equestrians is Spanish at 55.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.8% and German is the third-most popular at 10.8%.
- Spanish, 55.4%
- French, 10.8%
- German, 10.8%
- Italian, 7.7%
- Chinese, 4.6%
- Other, 10.7%
Equestrian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.4% |
| French | 10.8% |
| German | 10.8% |
| Italian | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 4.6% |
| Other | 10.7% |
