Family caregiver demographics and statistics in the US
Family caregiver demographics research summary. Zippia estimates family caregiver demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our family 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 family caregivers after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 35,695 family caregivers currently employed in the United States.
- 70.7% of all family caregivers are women, while 29.3% are men.
- The average family caregiver age is 47 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of family caregivers is White (56.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.6%), Black or African American (10.1%) and Asian (8.6%).
- In 2022, women earned 98% of what men earned.
- 7% of all family caregivers are LGBT.
- Family caregivers are 75% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Family caregiver demographics by:
Family caregiver gender statistics
70.7% of family caregivers are women and 29.3% of family caregivers are men.
- Female, 70.7%
- Male, 29.3%
Family caregiver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 70.7% |
| Male | 29.3% |
Family caregiver gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,101
Female income
$33,303
Family caregiver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family caregiver positions over time. Currently, 70.7% of family caregivers are female.
Family caregiver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 24.00% | 76.00% |
| 2011 | 24.76% | 75.24% |
| 2012 | 27.66% | 72.34% |
| 2013 | 26.44% | 73.56% |
| 2014 | 26.73% | 73.27% |
| 2015 | 26.79% | 73.21% |
| 2016 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2017 | 28.42% | 71.58% |
| 2018 | 27.65% | 72.35% |
| 2019 | 28.43% | 71.57% |
| 2020 | 31.84% | 68.16% |
| 2021 | 29.34% | 70.66% |
Family caregiver related jobs gender ratio
We compared family 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 title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Family Caregiver | 29% | 71% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Family caregiver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family caregivers is White, which makes up 56.9% of all family caregivers. Comparatively, 18.6% of family caregivers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of family caregivers are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Asian, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Family caregiver race
| Family caregiver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Asian | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Family caregiver race and ethnicity over time
See how family caregiver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family caregiver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.35% | 11.91% | 5.50% | 14.00% |
| 2011 | 62.45% | 12.92% | 6.17% | 14.60% |
| 2012 | 63.07% | 12.02% | 6.12% | 15.04% |
| 2013 | 63.33% | 11.61% | 6.33% | 15.08% |
| 2014 | 63.57% | 10.93% | 6.59% | 15.13% |
| 2015 | 62.87% | 11.12% | 6.51% | 16.03% |
| 2016 | 61.62% | 11.07% | 7.19% | 16.53% |
| 2017 | 61.26% | 10.03% | 8.07% | 16.69% |
| 2018 | 61.73% | 10.99% | 7.34% | 16.35% |
| 2019 | 63.60% | 9.86% | 7.15% | 15.98% |
| 2020 | 59.81% | 10.36% | 8.06% | 15.95% |
| 2021 | 56.88% | 10.10% | 8.59% | 18.56% |
Family caregiver wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american family caregivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown family caregivers have the lowest average salary at $33,273.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,273 |
| White | $33,936 |
| Black or African American | $34,778 |
| Asian | $34,285 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,249 |
Average family caregiver age
See how the average age of family caregivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family caregiver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Family caregiver age breakdown
The average age of family caregivers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the family caregiver population.
Family caregiver age breakdown
| Family Caregiver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Family caregiver educational attainment
The most common degree for family caregivers is bachelor's degree, with 48% of family caregivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Family caregivers by degree level
| Family caregiver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Family caregiver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, family caregivers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $35,243 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, family caregivers earn a median annual income of $34,685 compared to $34,324 for family caregivers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $35,243 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,685 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,324 |
Family caregiver employment statistics
Most family caregivers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where family caregivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family caregivers work.
Family caregiver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Family caregiver jobs by company type
Employees with the family caregiver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family caregivers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Family caregiver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 75% |
| Government | 11% |
Family caregiver jobs by industry
The most common industries for family caregivers are health care, professional and non profits.
Family caregiver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 28% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Family caregiver turnover and employment statistics
Family caregiver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family caregivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family caregiver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family caregiver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average family caregiver tenure
The average family caregiver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,937 family caregivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Family caregiver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Family caregiver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family caregivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Aide | 4.43% | 168,475 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Family Caregiver | 6.73% | - |
| Camp Advisor | 8.12% | 41,902 |
| Residential Advisor | 12.72% | 47,150 |
| Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 21,389 |
Similar family caregiver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Aide | 4.43% | 168,475 |
| Lapidary Apprentice | 5.80% | 5,818 |
| Camp Advisor | 8.12% | 41,902 |
| Residential Advisor | 12.72% | 47,150 |
| Skills Trainer | 13.13% | 21,389 |
Foreign languages spoken by family caregivers
The most common foreign language among family caregivers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and German is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 9.5%
- German, 4.8%
- Hindi, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.8%
- Other, 19.0%
Family caregiver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 9.5% |
| German | 4.8% |
| Hindi | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| Other | 19.0% |
