Farmer demographics and statistics in the US
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Farmer gender statistics
26.4% of farmers are women and 73.6% of farmers are men.
- Male, 73.6%
- Female, 26.4%
Farmer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.6% |
| Female | 26.4% |
Farmer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,503
Female income
$29,678
Farmer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in farmer positions over time. Currently, 26.4% of farmers are female.
Farmer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2011 | 74.37% | 25.63% |
| 2012 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2013 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2014 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2015 | 75.95% | 24.05% |
| 2016 | 75.23% | 24.77% |
| 2017 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2018 | 75.04% | 24.96% |
| 2019 | 75.09% | 24.91% |
| 2020 | 73.03% | 26.97% |
| 2021 | 73.63% | 26.37% |
Farmer related jobs gender ratio
We compared farmers 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% |
| Farmer | 74% | 26% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Farmer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among farmers is White, which makes up 86.4% of all farmers. Comparatively, 7.6% of farmers are Hispanic or Latino and 2.9% of farmers are Unknown.
- White, 86.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Farmer race
| Farmer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Farmer race and ethnicity over time
See how farmer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Farmer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.50% | 0.95% | 0.91% | 5.40% |
| 2011 | 91.16% | 0.92% | 0.90% | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 90.37% | 0.99% | 0.84% | 6.54% |
| 2013 | 90.50% | 0.97% | 1.22% | 5.90% |
| 2014 | 90.92% | 1.03% | 0.85% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 91.05% | 0.87% | 1.01% | 5.67% |
| 2016 | 89.68% | 0.89% | 1.18% | 6.72% |
| 2017 | 89.80% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 6.56% |
| 2018 | 89.80% | 0.91% | 1.17% | 6.33% |
| 2019 | 90.10% | 0.96% | 1.07% | 6.32% |
| 2020 | 89.12% | 0.90% | 1.13% | 5.89% |
| 2021 | 86.41% | 1.06% | 1.53% | 7.55% |
Farmer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american farmers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown farmers have the lowest average salary at $29,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,683 |
| White | $31,828 |
| Black or African American | $34,263 |
| Asian | $33,725 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,232 |
Average farmer age
See how the average age of farmers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Farmer 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 |
Farmer age breakdown
The average age of farmers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the farmer population.
Farmer age breakdown
| Farmer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Farmer educational attainment
The most common degree for farmers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of farmers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Farmers by degree level
| Farmer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Farmer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, farmers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,018 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, farmers earn a median annual income of $36,199 compared to $32,632 for farmers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,018 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,292 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,199 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,632 |
Farmer employment statistics
Most farmers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where farmers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where farmers work.
Farmer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 16% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Farmer jobs by company type
Employees with the farmer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most farmers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Farmer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 5% |
Farmer jobs by industry
The most common industries for farmers are professional, manufacturing and retail.
Farmer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Agriculture | 9% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Farmer turnover and employment statistics
Farmer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for farmers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Farmer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Farmer 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 farmer tenure
The average farmer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,206 farmers resumes in Zippia's database.
Farmer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 27% |
Farmer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of farmers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Farmer | 4.14% | - |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Chief Program Officer | 11.66% | 150,634 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
Similar farmer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Area Manager | 4.08% | 46,664 |
| Table Games Manager | 8.19% | 1,620 |
| Funeral Home Director | 9.30% | 44,597 |
| Rent Control Office Manager | 11.54% | 64,732 |
| Chief Program Officer | 11.66% | 150,634 |
| Director Of Community Life | 14.16% | 31,445 |
Foreign languages spoken by farmers
The most common foreign language among farmers is Spanish at 50.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 5.4%.
- Spanish, 50.4%
- French, 11.6%
- Hmong, 5.4%
- Chinese, 3.1%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 26.4%
Farmer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.4% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Hmong | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 3.1% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 26.4% |
