Food aide demographics and statistics in the US
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Food aide gender statistics
60.0% of food aides are women and 40.0% of food aides are men.
- Female, 60.0%
- Male, 40.0%
Food aide gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 60.0% |
| Male | 40.0% |
Food aide gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,593
Female income
$26,052
Food aide gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food aide positions over time. Currently, 60.0% of food aides are female.
Food aide gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.26% | 61.74% |
| 2011 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2012 | 38.60% | 61.40% |
| 2013 | 40.95% | 59.05% |
| 2014 | 38.95% | 61.05% |
| 2015 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2016 | 39.27% | 60.73% |
| 2017 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
| 2018 | 38.27% | 61.73% |
| 2019 | 39.93% | 60.07% |
| 2020 | 40.64% | 59.36% |
| 2021 | 40.00% | 60.00% |
Food aide related jobs gender ratio
We compared food aides with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, saucier and vacuum kettle cook have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Diet Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| Dietary Clerk | 16% | 84% |
| School Cafeteria Cook | 20% | 80% |
| Food Aide | 40% | 60% |
| Line Cook/Dishwasher | 84% | 16% |
| Vacuum Kettle Cook | 87% | 13% |
| Saucier | 91% | 9% |
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Food aide demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food aides is White, which makes up 56.9% of all food aides. Comparatively, 16.2% of food aides are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of food aides are Black or African American.
- White, 56.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.2%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Food aide race
| Food aide race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Food aide race and ethnicity over time
See how food aide racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food aide race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.25% | 12.88% | 5.98% | 13.71% |
| 2011 | 63.34% | 13.42% | 6.23% | 13.74% |
| 2012 | 62.97% | 13.72% | 5.66% | 14.01% |
| 2013 | 62.94% | 13.18% | 5.71% | 14.59% |
| 2014 | 62.39% | 13.48% | 5.92% | 14.49% |
| 2015 | 62.21% | 13.22% | 6.14% | 14.64% |
| 2016 | 61.38% | 13.11% | 6.28% | 15.17% |
| 2017 | 61.75% | 12.29% | 6.64% | 15.19% |
| 2018 | 63.06% | 12.27% | 6.06% | 14.32% |
| 2019 | 61.78% | 13.11% | 6.44% | 14.65% |
| 2020 | 58.81% | 13.81% | 7.03% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 56.92% | 13.72% | 6.89% | 16.21% |
Food aide wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food aides have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food aides have the lowest average salary at $26,285.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,679 |
| White | $26,405 |
| Black or African American | $26,285 |
| Asian | $26,791 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,808 |
Average food aide age
See how the average age of food aides varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food aide age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 41 |
| Unknown | 23.5 | 30.5 |
| Asian | 40 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 41 |
| White | 26 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32.5 |
Food aide age breakdown
The average age of food aides is 40+ years years old, representing 41% of the food aide population.
Food aide age breakdown
| Food Aide Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 41% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 29% |
Food aide educational attainment
The most common degree for food aides is high school diploma, with 47% of food aides earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 21% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Food aides by degree level
| Food aide degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Food aide wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food aides with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,110 annually. With a Associate degree, food aides earn a median annual income of $26,495 compared to $26,302 for food aides with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $26,302 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,110 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $26,495 |
Food aide employment statistics
Most food aides work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where food aides work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food aides work.
Food aide jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Food aide jobs by company type
Employees with the food aide job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food aides prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Food aide jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 12% |
Food aide jobs by industry
The most common industries for food aides are health care, education and non profits.
Food aide industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Education | 17% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Government | 8% |
| Hospitality | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Food aide turnover and employment statistics
Food aide unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food aides between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food aide unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food aide unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.59% |
| 2011 | 13.33% |
| 2012 | 12.38% |
| 2013 | 11.18% |
| 2014 | 9.76% |
| 2015 | 8.87% |
| 2016 | 8.75% |
| 2017 | 8.82% |
| 2018 | 8.52% |
| 2019 | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 10.18% |
| 2021 | 8.94% |
Average food aide tenure
The average food aide stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 361 food aides resumes in Zippia's database.
Food aide tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Food aide LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food aides 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grill Attendant | 4.90% | 48,697 |
| Food Aide | 5.52% | - |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Assistant Deli Manager | 8.43% | 58,969 |
Similar food aide jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grill Attendant | 4.90% | 48,697 |
| Server | 7.02% | 162,734 |
| Gallery Host | 7.29% | 9,545 |
| Fast Food Worker | 7.36% | 156,271 |
| Bartender Manager | 7.68% | 96,408 |
| Assistant Deli Manager | 8.43% | 58,969 |
Foreign languages spoken by food aides
The most common foreign language among food aides is Spanish at 29.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Turkish at 11.8% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 29.4%
- Turkish, 11.8%
- Albanian, 11.8%
- Macedonian, 11.8%
- Croatian, 11.8%
- Other, 23.4%
Food aide languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.4% |
| Turkish | 11.8% |
| Albanian | 11.8% |
| Macedonian | 11.8% |
| Croatian | 11.8% |
| Other | 23.4% |