Hiker demographics and statistics in the US
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Hiker gender statistics
28.9% of hikers are women and 71.1% of hikers are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
Hiker gender ratio
Gender | Percentages |
---|---|
Male | 71.1% |
Female | 28.9% |
Hiker gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$47,373
Female Income
$40,247
Hiker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hiker positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of hikers are female.
Hiker gender ratio by year
Year | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
2010 | 65.50% | 34.50% |
2011 | 71.20% | 28.80% |
2012 | 67.89% | 32.11% |
2013 | 72.02% | 27.98% |
2014 | 62.88% | 37.12% |
2015 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
2016 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
2017 | 69.73% | 30.27% |
2018 | 62.58% | 37.42% |
2019 | 73.21% | 26.79% |
2020 | 63.78% | 36.22% |
2021 | 71.14% | 28.86% |
Hiker related jobs gender ratio
We compared hikers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, traffic signal technician and truck spotter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
Job Title | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst | 16% | 84% |
Special Needs Bus Attendant | 24% | 76% |
Bus Attendant | 25% | 75% |
Hiker | 71% | 29% |
Car Jockey | 98% | 2% |
Truck Spotter | 98% | 2% |
Traffic Signal Technician | 98% | 2% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
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0%
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50%
75%
100%
Hiker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hikers is White, which makes up 57.0% of all hikers. Comparatively, 15.1% of hikers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of hikers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Hiker Race
Hiker Race | Percentages |
---|---|
White | 57.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
Black or African American | 11.9% |
Asian | 9.3% |
Unknown | 5.8% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Hiker race and ethnicity over time
See how hiker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Hiker race and ethnicity by year
Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 63.32% | 13.55% | 6.04% | 12.78% |
2011 | 59.90% | 15.66% | 6.63% | 14.20% |
2012 | 61.41% | 12.55% | 6.70% | 13.73% |
2013 | 60.59% | 12.75% | 6.31% | 16.22% |
2014 | 62.73% | 11.31% | 7.45% | 14.83% |
2015 | 61.25% | 14.49% | 7.16% | 13.05% |
2016 | 60.63% | 13.19% | 6.80% | 15.86% |
2017 | 61.27% | 11.03% | 6.41% | 16.77% |
2018 | 57.57% | 11.32% | 7.58% | 19.11% |
2019 | 61.12% | 12.88% | 5.77% | 15.61% |
2020 | 56.47% | 11.81% | 7.77% | 17.15% |
2021 | 56.95% | 11.92% | 9.32% | 15.14% |
Hiker wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hikers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White hikers have the lowest average salary at $43,539.
Ethnicity | Salary |
---|---|
Unknown | $49,991 |
White | $43,539 |
Black or African American | $48,251 |
Asian | $49,444 |
Hispanic or Latino | $45,949 |
Average hiker age
See how the average age of hikers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Hiker age by race and gender
Race | Male Age | Female Age |
---|---|---|
White | 39 | |
Black or African American | 44 | 39 |
Asian | 60 | |
Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
Hiker age breakdown
The average age of hikers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the hiker population.
Hiker age breakdown
Hiker Years | Percentages |
---|---|
40+ years | 56% |
30-40 years | 14% |
20-30 years | 28% |
Hiker educational attainment
The most common degree for hikers is bachelor's degree, with 49% of hikers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Hikers by degree level
Hiker Degree | Percentages |
---|---|
Bachelor's | 49% |
High School Diploma | 19% |
Associate | 16% |
Diploma | 4% |
Other Degrees | 12% |
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Hiker employment statistics
Company size where hikers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hikers work.
Hiker jobs by employer size
Company Size | Percentages |
---|---|
< 50 employees | 4% |
50 - 100 employees | 4% |
100 - 500 employees | 20% |
500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
> 10,000 employees | 48% |
Hiker jobs by industry
The most common industries for hikers are transportation, automotive and manufacturing.
Hiker industry statistics
Industry | Percentages |
---|---|
Transportation | 25% |
Automotive | 18% |
Fortune 500 | 11% |
Manufacturing | 11% |
Retail | 7% |
Internet | 7% |
Professional | 7% |
Hospitality | 7% |
Non Profits | 4% |
Education | 4% |
Hiker turnover and employment statistics
Hiker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hikers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Hiker unemployment rate by year
Year | Hiker Unemployment Rate |
---|---|
2010 | 13.84% |
2011 | 15.19% |
2012 | 13.31% |
2013 | 11.88% |
2014 | 9.42% |
2015 | 8.90% |
2016 | 8.48% |
2017 | 10.83% |
2018 | 7.87% |
2019 | 6.31% |
2020 | 14.45% |
2021 | 12.20% |
Average hiker tenure
The average hiker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 355 hikers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hiker tenure statistics
Number of years | Percentages |
---|---|
Less than 1 year | 52% |
1-2 years | 18% |
3-4 years | 7% |
5-7 years | 15% |
8-10 years | 4% |
11+ years | 4% |
Hiker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hikers 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 |
---|---|---|
Hiker | 2.50% | - |
Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
Tunnel Inspector | 11.12% | 16,597 |
Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Similar hiker jobs LGBT demographics
Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
---|---|---|
Rickshaw Driver | 5.73% | 213 |
Grease Rack Worker | 5.79% | 21,144 |
Lock Tender | 8.00% | 284 |
Tunnel Inspector | 11.12% | 16,597 |
Passenger Attendant | 12.88% | 44,859 |
Foreign languages spoken by hikers
The most common foreign language among hikers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Hiker languages spoken
Foreign Language | Percentages |
---|---|
Spanish | 66.7% |
German | 16.7% |
French | 16.7% |