Food critic demographics and statistics in the US
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Food critic gender statistics
54.8% of food critics are women and 45.2% of food critics are men.
- Female, 54.8%
- Male, 45.2%
Food critic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% |
| Male | 45.2% |
Food critic gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,524
Female income
$47,955
Food critic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food critic positions over time. Currently, 54.8% of food critics are female.
Food critic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.88% | 53.12% |
| 2011 | 46.45% | 53.55% |
| 2012 | 46.42% | 53.58% |
| 2013 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2014 | 52.01% | 47.99% |
| 2015 | 46.05% | 53.95% |
| 2016 | 48.01% | 51.99% |
| 2017 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
| 2018 | 49.42% | 50.58% |
| 2019 | 45.87% | 54.13% |
| 2020 | 49.88% | 50.12% |
| 2021 | 45.24% | 54.76% |
Food critic related jobs gender ratio
We compared food critics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Food Critic | 45% | 55% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Food critic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food critics is White, which makes up 73.8% of all food critics. Comparatively, 8.9% of food critics are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of food critics are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Food critic race
| Food critic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Food critic race and ethnicity over time
See how food critic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food critic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 5.81% | 4.56% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 83.32% | 3.97% | 4.27% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 80.89% | 5.73% | 5.20% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 79.91% | 5.51% | 4.82% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 4.95% | 5.16% | 7.80% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 6.48% | 4.32% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 81.20% | 3.22% | 5.05% | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 78.91% | 4.47% | 5.04% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 76.92% | 6.00% | 5.32% | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 77.83% | 3.90% | 6.95% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 78.47% | 5.01% | 5.76% | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 73.83% | 4.89% | 8.05% | 8.92% |
Food critic wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,802 |
| White | $48,956 |
| Black or African American | $42,839 |
| Asian | $53,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,811 |
Average food critic age
See how the average age of food critics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food critic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Food critic age breakdown
The average age of food critics is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the food critic population.
Food critic age breakdown
| Food Critic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Food critic educational attainment
The most common degree for food critics is bachelor's degree, with 65% of food critics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Food critics by degree level
| Food critic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Food critic wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,622 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,140 |
Food critic employment statistics
Company size where food critics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food critics work.
Food critic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Food critic turnover and employment statistics
Food critic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food critics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food critic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food critic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average food critic tenure
The average food critic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 43 food critics resumes in Zippia's database.
Food critic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Food critic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food critics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | - |
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Medical Editor | 12.38% | 55,508 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar food critic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Show Host | 10.34% | 12,265 |
| Social Media Internship | 12.01% | 79,411 |
| Medical Editor | 12.38% | 55,508 |
| Spanish Interpreter/Translator | 14.90% | 4,265 |
| Children's Author | 16.36% | 8,597 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by food critics
The most common foreign language among food critics is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 33.3% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 33.3%
- Swedish, 16.7%
Food critic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 33.3% |
| Swedish | 16.7% |