Farm rancher demographics and statistics in the US
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Farm rancher gender statistics
23.7% of farm ranchers are women and 76.3% of farm ranchers are men.
- Male, 76.3%
- Female, 23.7%
Farm rancher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.3% |
| Female | 23.7% |
Farm rancher gender pay gap
Women earn 78¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$36,395
Female income
$28,516
Farm rancher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farm rancher positions over time. Currently, 23.7% of farm ranchers are female.
Farm rancher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.48% | 18.52% |
| 2011 | 82.84% | 17.16% |
| 2012 | 82.45% | 17.55% |
| 2013 | 81.36% | 18.64% |
| 2014 | 79.44% | 20.56% |
| 2015 | 78.74% | 21.26% |
| 2016 | 78.76% | 21.24% |
| 2017 | 77.87% | 22.13% |
| 2018 | 76.28% | 23.72% |
| 2019 | 77.62% | 22.38% |
| 2020 | 78.78% | 21.22% |
| 2021 | 76.32% | 23.68% |
Farm rancher related jobs gender ratio
We compared farm ranchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Farm Rancher | 76% | 24% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Farm rancher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farm ranchers is White, which makes up 67.6% of all farm ranchers. Comparatively, 22.8% of farm ranchers are Hispanic or Latino and 3.8% of farm ranchers are Black or African American.
- White, 67.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.8%
- Black or African American, 3.8%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Farm rancher race
| Farm rancher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Unknown | 3.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Farm rancher race and ethnicity over time
See how farm rancher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farm rancher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.94% | 4.39% | 1.25% | 24.62% |
| 2011 | 68.49% | 4.84% | 1.20% | 23.50% |
| 2012 | 68.09% | 4.91% | 1.22% | 23.52% |
| 2013 | 67.83% | 4.63% | 1.21% | 23.97% |
| 2014 | 69.09% | 4.21% | 1.29% | 23.11% |
| 2015 | 70.89% | 4.30% | 1.42% | 21.08% |
| 2016 | 70.40% | 3.83% | 1.29% | 22.37% |
| 2017 | 72.54% | 3.45% | 1.29% | 20.48% |
| 2018 | 73.35% | 3.85% | 1.24% | 19.19% |
| 2019 | 72.33% | 3.62% | 1.20% | 20.45% |
| 2020 | 74.26% | 3.75% | 1.34% | 16.07% |
| 2021 | 67.58% | 3.79% | 1.75% | 22.76% |
Farm rancher wage gap by race
According to our data, white farm ranchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino farm ranchers have the lowest average salary at $34,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $35,802 |
| White | $40,240 |
| Black or African American | $36,557 |
| Asian | $35,444 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,207 |
Average farm rancher age
See how the average age of farm ranchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farm rancher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Farm rancher age breakdown
The average age of farm ranchers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the farm rancher population.
Farm rancher age breakdown
| Farm Rancher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Farm rancher educational attainment
The most common degree for farm ranchers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of farm ranchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Farm ranchers by degree level
| Farm rancher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Farm rancher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farm ranchers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $38,612 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farm ranchers earn a median annual income of $38,257 compared to $33,519 for farm ranchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,519 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,257 |
| No Education | $31,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,612 |
Farm rancher employment statistics
Company size where farm ranchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farm ranchers work.
Farm rancher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 2% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Farm rancher jobs by industry
The most common industries for farm ranchers are manufacturing, agriculture and retail.
Farm rancher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Agriculture | 17% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Media | 9% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Farm rancher turnover and employment statistics
Farm rancher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farm ranchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farm rancher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farm rancher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average farm rancher tenure
The average farm rancher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 162 farm ranchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farm rancher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 44% |
Foreign languages spoken by farm ranchers
The most common foreign language among farm ranchers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Farm rancher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
