Founding member demographics and statistics in the US
Founding member demographics research summary. Zippia estimates founding member demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our founding member estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about founding members after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 7,354 founding members currently employed in the United States.
- 45.1% of all founding members are women, while 54.9% are men.
- The average founding member age is 45 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of founding members is White (62.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.7%), Black or African American (11.0%) and Unknown (5.4%).
- In 2022, women earned 89% of what men earned.
- 14% of all founding members are LGBT.
- Founding members are 49% more likely to work at education companies in comparison to private companies.
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Founding member gender statistics
45.1% of founding members are women and 54.9% of founding members are men.
- Male, 54.9%
- Female, 45.1%
Founding member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.9% |
| Female | 45.1% |
Founding member gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,975
Female income
$44,510
Founding member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in founding member positions over time. Currently, 45.1% of founding members are female.
Founding member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.64% | 37.36% |
| 2011 | 60.42% | 39.58% |
| 2012 | 61.26% | 38.74% |
| 2013 | 61.14% | 38.86% |
| 2014 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2015 | 58.13% | 41.87% |
| 2016 | 56.85% | 43.15% |
| 2017 | 57.68% | 42.32% |
| 2018 | 57.27% | 42.73% |
| 2019 | 57.67% | 42.33% |
| 2020 | 53.02% | 46.98% |
| 2021 | 54.89% | 45.11% |
Founding member related jobs gender ratio
We compared founding members 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% |
| Founding Member | 55% | 45% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Founding member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among founding members is White, which makes up 62.8% of all founding members. Comparatively, 14.7% of founding members are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of founding members are Black or African American.
- White, 62.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Founding member race
| Founding member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Founding member race and ethnicity over time
See how founding member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Founding member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.14% | 10.66% | 3.67% | 11.02% |
| 2011 | 71.07% | 10.68% | 3.75% | 11.43% |
| 2012 | 72.14% | 9.96% | 3.29% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 71.85% | 10.46% | 3.65% | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 69.69% | 11.04% | 3.96% | 11.95% |
| 2015 | 70.65% | 10.34% | 4.07% | 11.78% |
| 2016 | 70.81% | 9.27% | 4.70% | 11.70% |
| 2017 | 70.34% | 9.52% | 4.22% | 12.03% |
| 2018 | 70.71% | 9.32% | 4.31% | 12.41% |
| 2019 | 67.13% | 10.16% | 4.80% | 14.75% |
| 2020 | 64.25% | 10.49% | 3.93% | 14.66% |
| 2021 | 62.80% | 11.00% | 5.21% | 14.69% |
Founding member wage gap by race
According to our data, asian founding members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown founding members have the lowest average salary at $46,120.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,120 |
| White | $50,634 |
| Black or African American | $48,704 |
| Asian | $55,477 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,404 |
Average founding member age
See how the average age of founding members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Founding member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 47 |
| Unknown | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 37 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 |
Founding member age breakdown
The average age of founding members is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the founding member population.
Founding member age breakdown
| Founding Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Founding member educational attainment
The most common degree for founding members is bachelor's degree, with 75% of founding members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Founding members by degree level
| Founding member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Founding member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, founding members with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $82,540 annually. With a Master's degree, founding members earn a median annual income of $71,128 compared to $49,470 for founding members with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,128 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,470 |
| Doctorate Degree | $82,540 |
Founding member employment statistics
Most founding members work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where founding members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where founding members work.
Founding member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Founding member jobs by company type
Employees with the founding member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most founding members prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Founding member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 49% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 35% |
| Government | 5% |
Founding member jobs by industry
The most common industries for founding members are education, non profits and professional.
Founding member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 30% |
| Non Profits | 24% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Founding member turnover and employment statistics
Founding member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for founding members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Founding member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Founding member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.61% |
| 2011 | 5.55% |
| 2012 | 4.47% |
| 2013 | 4.47% |
| 2014 | 4.12% |
| 2015 | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 2.00% |
| 2019 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average founding member tenure
The average founding member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,424 founding members resumes in Zippia's database.
Founding member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Founding member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of founding members 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Senior Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,475 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Founding Member | 14.16% | - |
| Associate Dean | 16.20% | 1,089 |
Similar founding member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Senior Property Manager | 11.54% | 13,475 |
| Clinical Business Manager | 11.66% | 131,839 |
| Associate Dean | 16.20% | 1,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by founding members
The most common foreign language among founding members is Spanish at 39.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.5% and German is the third-most popular at 6.1%.
- Spanish, 39.6%
- French, 15.5%
- German, 6.1%
- Italian, 5.2%
- Mandarin, 4.9%
- Other, 28.7%
Founding member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.6% |
| French | 15.5% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Italian | 5.2% |
| Mandarin | 4.9% |
| Other | 28.7% |
