Farm owner operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm owner operator gender statistics
30.0% of farm owner operators are women and 70.0% of farm owner operators are men.
- Male, 70.0%
- Female, 30.0%
Farm owner operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 70.0% |
| Female | 30.0% |
Farm owner operator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,988
Female income
$54,078
Farm owner operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm owner operator positions over time. Currently, 30.0% of farm owner operators are female.
Farm owner operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.93% | 27.07% |
| 2011 | 70.78% | 29.22% |
| 2012 | 73.83% | 26.17% |
| 2013 | 74.23% | 25.77% |
| 2014 | 75.91% | 24.09% |
| 2015 | 72.49% | 27.51% |
| 2016 | 71.71% | 28.29% |
| 2017 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2018 | 71.50% | 28.50% |
| 2019 | 71.55% | 28.45% |
| 2020 | 69.33% | 30.67% |
| 2021 | 69.98% | 30.02% |
Farm owner operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm owner operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Farm Owner Operator | 70% | 30% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Farm owner operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm owner operators is White, which makes up 86.6% of all farm owner operators. Comparatively, 7.4% of farm owner operators are Hispanic or Latino and 2.9% of farm owner operators are Unknown.
- White, 86.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.4%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Farm owner operator race
| Farm owner operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Farm owner operator race and ethnicity over time
See how farm owner operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm owner operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.72% | 0.94% | 0.90% | 5.21% |
| 2011 | 91.37% | 0.91% | 0.89% | 5.58% |
| 2012 | 90.59% | 0.97% | 0.84% | 6.35% |
| 2013 | 90.72% | 0.96% | 1.22% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 91.14% | 1.02% | 0.84% | 5.72% |
| 2015 | 91.27% | 0.86% | 1.01% | 5.48% |
| 2016 | 89.90% | 0.88% | 1.17% | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 90.02% | 0.82% | 1.13% | 6.37% |
| 2018 | 90.02% | 0.90% | 1.17% | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 90.32% | 0.95% | 1.06% | 6.13% |
| 2020 | 89.34% | 0.89% | 1.12% | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 86.63% | 1.05% | 1.52% | 7.36% |
Farm owner operator wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american farm owner operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farm owner operators have the lowest average salary at $54,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,083 |
| White | $56,303 |
| Black or African American | $58,747 |
| Asian | $58,213 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,721 |
Average farm owner operator age
See how the average age of farm owner operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Farm owner operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Unknown | 44 | 57 |
| Asian | 47.5 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 38 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 |
Farm owner operator age breakdown
The average age of farm owner operators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the farm owner operator population.
Farm owner operator age breakdown
| Farm Owner Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Farm owner operator educational attainment
The most common degree for farm owner operators is bachelor's degree, with 54% of farm owner operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Farm owner operators by degree level
| Farm owner operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Farm owner operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm owner operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $64,248 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farm owner operators earn a median annual income of $60,639 compared to $57,119 for farm owner operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,248 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,720 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,639 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,119 |
Farm owner operator employment statistics
Most farm owner operators work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where farm owner operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm owner operators work.
Farm owner operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Farm owner operator jobs by company type
Employees with the farm owner operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farm owner operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farm owner operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 5% |
Farm owner operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm owner operators are professional, retail and manufacturing.
Farm owner operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Retail | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
Farm owner operator turnover and employment statistics
Farm owner operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm owner operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm owner operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm owner operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 1.57% |
Average farm owner operator tenure
The average farm owner operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 844 farm owner operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm owner operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 50% |
Farm owner operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farm owner operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Project Manager | 4.08% | 110,827 |
| Farm Owner Operator | 4.14% | - |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Medical And Health Information Manager | 11.66% | 168,402 |
| Director Of Case Management | 14.16% | 95,540 |
Similar farm owner operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| GIS Project Manager | 4.08% | 110,827 |
| Slot Operations Director | 8.19% | 64,353 |
| Computerized Forwarding System Supervisor | 9.30% | 13,421 |
| Resident Manager | 11.54% | 17,468 |
| Medical And Health Information Manager | 11.66% | 168,402 |
| Director Of Case Management | 14.16% | 95,540 |
Foreign languages spoken by farm owner operators
The most common foreign language among farm owner operators is Spanish at 46.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 6.7%.
- Spanish, 46.7%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 6.7%
- Kabyle, 6.7%
- Hmong, 6.7%
- Other, 13.2%
Farm owner operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 46.7% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Kabyle | 6.7% |
| Hmong | 6.7% |
| Other | 13.2% |
