Genealogist demographics and statistics in the US
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Genealogist demographics by:
Genealogist gender statistics
73.1% of genealogists are women and 26.9% of genealogists are men.
- Female, 73.1%
- Male, 26.9%
Genealogist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.1% |
| Male | 26.9% |
Genealogist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,075
Female income
$53,575
Genealogist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in genealogist positions over time. Currently, 73.1% of genealogists are female.
Genealogist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.03% | 79.97% |
| 2011 | 21.59% | 78.41% |
| 2012 | 19.14% | 80.86% |
| 2013 | 18.73% | 81.27% |
| 2014 | 20.33% | 79.67% |
| 2015 | 26.47% | 73.53% |
| 2016 | 23.49% | 76.51% |
| 2017 | 20.92% | 79.08% |
| 2018 | 21.77% | 78.23% |
| 2019 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2020 | 27.33% | 72.67% |
| 2021 | 26.89% | 73.11% |
Genealogist related jobs gender ratio
We compared genealogists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Genealogist | 27% | 73% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Genealogist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among genealogists is White, which makes up 71.0% of all genealogists. Comparatively, 11.7% of genealogists are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of genealogists are Asian.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 6.7%
- Black or African American, 5.1%
- Unknown, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Genealogist race
| Genealogist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Unknown | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Genealogist race and ethnicity over time
See how genealogist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Genealogist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.43% | 9.54% | 5.33% | 7.38% |
| 2011 | 78.32% | 6.67% | 5.35% | 6.84% |
| 2012 | 76.09% | 5.84% | 5.76% | 9.06% |
| 2013 | 74.71% | 7.39% | 5.52% | 9.84% |
| 2014 | 70.18% | 8.70% | 6.91% | 10.01% |
| 2015 | 78.12% | 6.84% | 7.04% | 6.97% |
| 2016 | 76.11% | 6.84% | 6.24% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 71.79% | 5.30% | 6.13% | 13.23% |
| 2018 | 78.30% | 6.02% | 5.98% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 75.77% | 5.36% | 7.17% | 9.47% |
| 2020 | 69.97% | 6.16% | 8.01% | 9.79% |
| 2021 | 70.96% | 5.07% | 6.68% | 11.73% |
Genealogist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american genealogists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino genealogists have the lowest average salary at $50,669.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,578 |
| White | $54,138 |
| Black or African American | $55,707 |
| Asian | $54,440 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,669 |
Average genealogist age
See how the average age of genealogists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Genealogist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Genealogist age breakdown
The average age of genealogists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the genealogist population.
Genealogist age breakdown
| Genealogist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Genealogist educational attainment
The most common degree for genealogists is bachelor's degree, with 49% of genealogists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Genealogists by degree level
| Genealogist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Genealogist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, genealogists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,244 annually. With a Master's degree, genealogists earn a median annual income of $59,013 compared to $51,800 for genealogists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,800 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,244 |
Genealogist turnover and employment statistics
Genealogist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for genealogists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Genealogist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Genealogist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average genealogist tenure
The average genealogist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 genealogists resumes in Zippia's database.
Genealogist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 45% |
Genealogist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of genealogists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Internship | 7.51% | 92,622 |
| Genealogist | 10.82% | - |
| Eating Disorder Psychologist | 11.87% | 12,203 |
| Program Planner | 13.00% | 70,996 |
| Personnel Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,964 |
Similar genealogist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Internship | 7.51% | 92,622 |
| Eating Disorder Psychologist | 11.87% | 12,203 |
| Program Planner | 13.00% | 70,996 |
| Personnel Psychologist | 19.82% | 11,964 |
Foreign languages spoken by genealogists
The most common foreign language among genealogists is Spanish at 35.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 17.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 35.3%
- French, 17.6%
- Italian, 11.8%
- Portuguese, 5.9%
- Hungarian, 5.9%
- Other, 23.5%
Genealogist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 35.3% |
| French | 17.6% |
| Italian | 11.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.9% |
| Hungarian | 5.9% |
| Other | 23.5% |