Family physician demographics and statistics in the US
Family physician demographics research summary. Zippia estimates family physician demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our family physician 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 physicians after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 159,139 family physicians currently employed in the United States.
- 57.8% of all family physicians are women, while 42.2% are men.
- The average family physician age is 48 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of family physicians is White (61.4%), followed by Asian (19.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.7%) and Black or African American (5.2%).
- Family physicians are most in-demand in York, PA.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for family physicians.
- 13% of all family physicians are LGBT.
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Family physician demographics by:
Family physician gender statistics
57.8% of family physicians are women and 42.2% of family physicians are men.
- Female, 57.8%
- Male, 42.2%
Family physician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.8% |
| Male | 42.2% |
Family physician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$221,602
Female income
$199,099
Family physician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in family physician positions over time. Currently, 57.8% of family physicians are female.
Family physician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.74% | 49.26% |
| 2011 | 49.21% | 50.79% |
| 2012 | 50.08% | 49.92% |
| 2013 | 48.51% | 51.49% |
| 2014 | 47.62% | 52.38% |
| 2015 | 47.85% | 52.15% |
| 2016 | 47.04% | 52.96% |
| 2017 | 45.06% | 54.94% |
| 2018 | 43.41% | 56.59% |
| 2019 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2020 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
| 2021 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
Family physician related jobs gender ratio
We compared family physicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Family Physician | 42% | 58% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Family physician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among family physicians is White, which makes up 61.4% of all family physicians. Comparatively, 19.1% of family physicians are Asian and 9.7% of family physicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.4%
- Asian, 19.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 5.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Family physician race
| Family physician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Asian | 19.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Family physician race and ethnicity over time
See how family physician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Family physician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.06% | 5.20% | 16.69% | 8.72% |
| 2011 | 67.10% | 5.27% | 16.61% | 8.57% |
| 2012 | 67.17% | 5.03% | 16.26% | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 65.26% | 5.45% | 17.48% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 66.35% | 5.07% | 17.04% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 66.47% | 4.93% | 17.27% | 9.12% |
| 2016 | 64.43% | 5.31% | 18.68% | 8.79% |
| 2017 | 65.05% | 5.17% | 17.84% | 9.22% |
| 2018 | 64.47% | 5.25% | 18.06% | 9.34% |
| 2019 | 64.72% | 4.83% | 18.66% | 9.04% |
| 2020 | 62.21% | 5.08% | 18.79% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 61.38% | 5.22% | 19.08% | 9.69% |
Family physician wage gap by race
According to our data, white family physicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown family physicians have the lowest average salary at $216,869.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $216,869 |
| White | $226,856 |
| Black or African American | $217,235 |
| Asian | $226,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $221,045 |
Average family physician age
See how the average age of family physicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Family physician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 51 | 42 |
| Asian | 46 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 | 44 |
Family physician age breakdown
The average age of family physicians is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the family physician population.
Family physician age breakdown
| Family Physician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Family physician educational attainment
The most common degree for family physicians is doctoral degree, with 36% of family physicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Doctorate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Master's, 7%
- Associate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 26%
Family physicians by degree level
| Family physician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 26% |
Family physician jobs you might like
Family physician employment statistics
Most family physicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where family physicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where family physicians work.
Family physician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Family physician jobs by company type
Employees with the family physician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most family physicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Family physician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 2% |
Family physician jobs by industry
The most common industries for family physicians are health care, education and manufacturing.
Family physician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 71% |
| Education | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Family physician turnover and employment statistics
Family physician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for family physicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Family physician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Family physician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.73% |
| 2011 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 0.53% |
| 2013 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 0.67% |
| 2015 | 0.66% |
| 2016 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 0.67% |
| 2021 | 0.61% |
Average family physician tenure
The average family physician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,143 family physicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Family physician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Family physician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of family physicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Family Physician | 13.05% | - |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar family physician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Therapist | 5.69% | 57,509 |
| Hospitalist | 9.88% | 29,544 |
| Physician Assistant, Internal Medicine | 11.62% | 60,177 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by family physicians
The most common foreign language among family physicians is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.9% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- French, 11.9%
- Hindi, 9.5%
- Arabic, 7.1%
- Urdu, 4.8%
- Other, 9.6%
Family physician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| French | 11.9% |
| Hindi | 9.5% |
| Arabic | 7.1% |
| Urdu | 4.8% |
| Other | 9.6% |
