Hawker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hawker gender statistics
22.5% of hawkers are women and 77.5% of hawkers are men.
- Male, 77.5%
- Female, 22.5%
Hawker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.5% |
| Female | 22.5% |
Hawker gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,495
Female income
$38,505
Hawker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hawker positions over time. Currently, 22.5% of hawkers are female.
Hawker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2011 | 77.74% | 22.26% |
| 2012 | 78.37% | 21.63% |
| 2013 | 76.29% | 23.71% |
| 2014 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 24.73% |
| 2016 | 74.93% | 25.07% |
| 2017 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
| 2018 | 72.09% | 27.91% |
| 2019 | 73.19% | 26.81% |
| 2020 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2021 | 77.49% | 22.51% |
Hawker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hawkers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Hawker | 77% | 23% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Hawker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hawkers is White, which makes up 58.9% of all hawkers. Comparatively, 19.2% of hawkers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of hawkers are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.2%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Hawker race
| Hawker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Hawker race and ethnicity over time
See how hawker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hawker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.96% | 9.30% | 4.23% | 16.33% |
| 2011 | 63.46% | 11.42% | 4.41% | 17.99% |
| 2012 | 62.31% | 11.36% | 4.00% | 19.30% |
| 2013 | 62.40% | 11.45% | 4.21% | 19.06% |
| 2014 | 64.95% | 10.64% | 4.44% | 16.97% |
| 2015 | 65.12% | 9.85% | 4.17% | 17.36% |
| 2016 | 65.79% | 10.65% | 4.22% | 16.86% |
| 2017 | 65.80% | 9.32% | 4.91% | 17.26% |
| 2018 | 67.74% | 7.80% | 5.18% | 16.00% |
| 2019 | 67.04% | 7.07% | 5.00% | 17.90% |
| 2020 | 67.36% | 6.88% | 5.95% | 14.67% |
| 2021 | 58.87% | 8.56% | 6.43% | 19.25% |
Hawker wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,628 |
| White | $38,055 |
| Black or African American | $42,847 |
| Asian | $39,134 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,987 |
Average hawker age
See how the average age of hawkers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Hawker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 44 |
Hawker age breakdown
The average age of hawkers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the hawker population.
Hawker age breakdown
| Hawker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Hawker educational attainment
The most common degree for hawkers is high school diploma, with 37% of hawkers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 31% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 31%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Hawkers by degree level
| Hawker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Hawker wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,829 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,729 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,842 |
Hawker employment statistics
Most hawkers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where hawkers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hawkers work.
Hawker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Hawker jobs by company type
Employees with the hawker job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hawkers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hawker jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 74% |
Hawker jobs by industry
The most common industries for hawkers are media, hospitality and retail.
Hawker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 29% |
| Hospitality | 19% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Hawker turnover and employment statistics
Hawker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hawkers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hawker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hawker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 9.56% |
Average hawker tenure
The average hawker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 hawkers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hawker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hawker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hawkers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Commercial Sales Person | 6.51% | 74,388 |
| Welcome Wagon Hostess | 6.75% | 8,626 |
| Hawker | 7.95% | - |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Telemarketing Representative | 11.06% | 101,406 |
| Leasing Specialist | 12.76% | 25,213 |
Similar hawker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hvac Commercial Sales Person | 6.51% | 74,388 |
| Welcome Wagon Hostess | 6.75% | 8,626 |
| Store Gift Wrap Associate | 8.25% | 45,024 |
| Telemarketing Representative | 11.06% | 101,406 |
| Leasing Specialist | 12.76% | 25,213 |
Foreign languages spoken by hawkers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Japanese, 20.0%
Hawker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Japanese | 20.0% |