Guardian family member demographics and statistics in the US
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Guardian family member demographics by:
Guardian family member gender statistics
67.5% of guardian family members are women and 32.5% of guardian family members are men.
- Female, 67.5%
- Male, 32.5%
Guardian family member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 67.5% |
| Male | 32.5% |
Guardian family member gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,620
Female income
$32,052
Guardian family member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in guardian family member positions over time. Currently, 67.5% of guardian family members are female.
Guardian family member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26.81% | 73.19% |
| 2011 | 27.63% | 72.37% |
| 2012 | 30.74% | 69.26% |
| 2013 | 29.44% | 70.56% |
| 2014 | 29.74% | 70.26% |
| 2015 | 29.81% | 70.19% |
| 2016 | 30.71% | 69.29% |
| 2017 | 31.54% | 68.46% |
| 2018 | 30.73% | 69.27% |
| 2019 | 31.55% | 68.45% |
| 2020 | 35.15% | 64.85% |
| 2021 | 32.52% | 67.48% |
Guardian family member related jobs gender ratio
We compared guardian family members with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Guardian Family Member | 33% | 67% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
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Guardian family member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among guardian family members is White, which makes up 58.8% of all guardian family members. Comparatively, 17.9% of guardian family members are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of guardian family members are Black or African American.
- White, 58.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Guardian family member race
| Guardian family member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Guardian family member race and ethnicity over time
See how guardian family member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Guardian family member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.26% | 11.74% | 4.58% | 13.31% |
| 2011 | 64.36% | 12.74% | 5.26% | 13.92% |
| 2012 | 64.98% | 11.85% | 5.20% | 14.36% |
| 2013 | 65.24% | 11.44% | 5.41% | 14.40% |
| 2014 | 65.48% | 10.75% | 5.67% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 64.77% | 10.95% | 5.59% | 15.35% |
| 2016 | 63.53% | 10.89% | 6.28% | 15.84% |
| 2017 | 63.17% | 9.86% | 7.15% | 16.00% |
| 2018 | 63.64% | 10.82% | 6.42% | 15.67% |
| 2019 | 65.50% | 9.69% | 6.24% | 15.30% |
| 2020 | 61.72% | 10.19% | 7.14% | 15.27% |
| 2021 | 58.79% | 9.93% | 7.67% | 17.88% |
Guardian family member wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american guardian family members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown guardian family members have the lowest average salary at $32,031.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,031 |
| White | $32,503 |
| Black or African American | $33,099 |
| Asian | $32,750 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,725 |
Average guardian family member age
See how the average age of guardian family members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Guardian family member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 48 |
| Unknown | 37 | 47 |
| Asian | 56 | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 49 |
| White | 47 | 51 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 47 |
Guardian family member age breakdown
The average age of guardian family members is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the guardian family member population.
Guardian family member age breakdown
| Guardian Family Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Guardian family member educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 22%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Guardian family members by degree level
| Guardian family member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 22% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Guardian family member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, guardian family members with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $33,427 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, guardian family members earn a median annual income of $33,033 compared to $32,778 for guardian family members with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $33,427 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,104 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,033 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,778 |
Guardian family member turnover and employment statistics
Guardian family member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for guardian family members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Guardian family member unemployment rate by year
| Year | Guardian family member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 11.06% |
| 2012 | 9.90% |
| 2013 | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 7.61% |
| 2015 | 6.51% |
| 2016 | 5.54% |
| 2017 | 5.18% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 4.32% |
| 2020 | 5.81% |
| 2021 | 7.35% |
Average guardian family member tenure
The average guardian family member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 398 guardian family members resumes in Zippia's database.
Guardian family member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Guardian family member LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of guardian family 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 |
|---|---|---|
| School Childcare Attendant | 4.43% | 119,159 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Guardian Family Member | 6.73% | - |
| Camp Counselor | 8.12% | 28,182 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Personal Trainer | 13.13% | 34,023 |
Similar guardian family member jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| School Childcare Attendant | 4.43% | 119,159 |
| Doula | 5.80% | 67 |
| Camp Counselor | 8.12% | 28,182 |
| Residential Life Director | 12.72% | 23,230 |
| Personal Trainer | 13.13% | 34,023 |
Foreign languages spoken by guardian family members
The most common foreign language among guardian family members is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 9.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- German, 9.1%
- Carrier, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
Guardian family member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| German | 9.1% |
| Carrier | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
