Food cart attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Food cart attendant gender statistics
63.1% of food cart attendants are women and 36.9% of food cart attendants are men.
- Female, 63.1%
- Male, 36.9%
Food cart attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.1% |
| Male | 36.9% |
Food cart attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$26,470
Female income
$26,717
Food cart attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food cart attendant positions over time. Currently, 63.1% of food cart attendants are female.
Food cart attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.56% | 63.44% |
| 2011 | 36.17% | 63.83% |
| 2012 | 31.41% | 68.59% |
| 2013 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2014 | 35.34% | 64.66% |
| 2015 | 34.45% | 65.55% |
| 2016 | 36.70% | 63.30% |
| 2017 | 39.72% | 60.28% |
| 2018 | 37.95% | 62.05% |
| 2019 | 39.07% | 60.93% |
| 2020 | 38.28% | 61.72% |
| 2021 | 36.94% | 63.06% |
Food cart attendant related jobs gender ratio
We compared food cart attendants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, busboy/waiter and host/waiter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Barmaid | 5% | 95% |
| Head Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Bartender, Cook, And Waitress | 5% | 95% |
| Food Cart Attendant | 37% | 63% |
| Bar Back & Bartender | 86% | 14% |
| Host/Waiter | 90% | 10% |
| Busboy/Waiter | 97% | 3% |
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Food cart attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food cart attendants is White, which makes up 57.5% of all food cart attendants. Comparatively, 18.6% of food cart attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of food cart attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 6.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Food cart attendant race
| Food cart attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Food cart attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how food cart attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food cart attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.34% | 9.13% | 3.69% | 11.95% |
| 2011 | 67.95% | 11.05% | 4.79% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 69.94% | 10.13% | 3.56% | 13.08% |
| 2013 | 69.81% | 10.93% | 3.38% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 71.49% | 9.14% | 3.34% | 12.38% |
| 2015 | 67.30% | 8.91% | 4.26% | 14.38% |
| 2016 | 66.28% | 8.97% | 3.80% | 15.92% |
| 2017 | 68.29% | 7.59% | 6.14% | 14.37% |
| 2018 | 64.11% | 11.49% | 5.21% | 15.12% |
| 2019 | 62.41% | 10.01% | 6.21% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 59.95% | 9.82% | 6.36% | 16.74% |
| 2021 | 57.47% | 9.64% | 6.49% | 18.63% |
Food cart attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino food cart attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american food cart attendants have the lowest average salary at $26,003.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $26,328 |
| White | $26,441 |
| Black or African American | $26,003 |
| Asian | $26,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,818 |
Average food cart attendant age
See how the average age of food cart attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Food cart attendant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 22.5 | 21 |
| Unknown | 21 | 20.5 |
| Asian | 21 | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 22 |
| White | 21 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21 |
Food cart attendant age breakdown
The average age of food cart attendants is 20-30 years years old, representing 51% of the food cart attendant population.
Food cart attendant age breakdown
| Food Cart Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 3% |
| 30-40 years | 12% |
| 20-30 years | 51% |
Food cart attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for food cart attendants is high school diploma, with 41% of food cart attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Food cart attendants by degree level
| Food cart attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Food cart attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food cart attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,588 annually. With a Associate degree, food cart attendants earn a median annual income of $27,159 compared to $25,779 for food cart attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $25,779 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,588 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,159 |
Food cart attendant employment statistics
Most food cart attendants work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where food cart attendants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food cart attendants work.
Food cart attendant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 38% |
Food cart attendant jobs by company type
Employees with the food cart attendant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food cart attendants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Food cart attendant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Food cart attendant jobs by industry
The most common industries for food cart attendants are hospitality, media and education.
Food cart attendant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 26% |
| Media | 19% |
| Education | 13% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Food cart attendant turnover and employment statistics
Food cart attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food cart attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food cart attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food cart attendant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.11% |
| 2011 | 17.49% |
| 2012 | 16.09% |
| 2013 | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 13.47% |
| 2015 | 10.82% |
| 2016 | 10.79% |
| 2017 | 9.38% |
| 2018 | 9.31% |
| 2019 | 8.07% |
| 2020 | 9.90% |
| 2021 | 9.86% |
Average food cart attendant tenure
The average food cart attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 food cart attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Food cart attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Food cart attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food cart attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Head Waitress | 6.48% | 72,324 |
| Catering Associate | 6.98% | 3,045 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
| Food Cart Attendant | 7.82% | - |
Similar food cart attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Head Waitress | 6.48% | 72,324 |
| Catering Associate | 6.98% | 3,045 |
| Banquet Bartender | 7.82% | 58,519 |
Foreign languages spoken by food cart attendants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Polish, 33.3%
Food cart attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Polish | 33.3% |