Home economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Home economist gender statistics
95.7% of home economists are women and 4.3% of home economists are men.
- Female, 95.7%
- Male, 4.3%
Home economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.7% |
| Male | 4.3% |
Home economist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,598
Female income
$46,537
Home economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in home economist positions over time. Currently, 95.7% of home economists are female.
Home economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.23% | 94.77% |
| 2011 | 4.98% | 95.02% |
| 2012 | 4.50% | 95.50% |
| 2013 | 6.02% | 93.98% |
| 2014 | 6.61% | 93.39% |
| 2015 | 4.25% | 95.75% |
| 2016 | 5.54% | 94.46% |
| 2017 | 7.32% | 92.68% |
| 2018 | 6.16% | 93.84% |
| 2019 | 5.32% | 94.68% |
| 2020 | 5.34% | 94.66% |
| 2021 | 4.27% | 95.73% |
Home economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared home economists 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% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Home economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among home economists is White, which makes up 65.4% of all home economists. Comparatively, 12.0% of home economists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.7% of home economists are Asian.
- White, 65.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Asian, 10.7%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Home economist race
| Home economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Asian | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Home economist race and ethnicity over time
See how home economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Home economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.28% | 6.10% | 8.86% | 12.82% |
| 2011 | 69.37% | 7.98% | 9.79% | 11.07% |
| 2012 | 69.89% | 7.08% | 9.52% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 68.09% | 8.21% | 9.25% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 68.70% | 7.07% | 9.84% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | 67.85% | 3.95% | 9.77% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 68.49% | 6.42% | 12.12% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 67.36% | 6.13% | 11.28% | 14.23% |
| 2018 | 67.72% | 5.71% | 11.23% | 13.94% |
| 2019 | 64.13% | 5.87% | 13.30% | 14.75% |
| 2020 | 65.38% | 5.92% | 11.52% | 14.44% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 6.39% | 10.72% | 12.00% |
Home economist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino home economists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american home economists have the lowest average salary at $42,099.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,922 |
| White | $55,385 |
| Black or African American | $42,099 |
| Asian | $61,994 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,450 |
Average home economist age
See how the average age of home economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Home economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Home economist age breakdown
The average age of home economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the home economist population.
Home economist age breakdown
| Home Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Home economist educational attainment
The most common degree for home economists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of home economists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Home economists by degree level
| Home economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Home economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $54,541 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,527 |
Home economist employment statistics
Most home economists work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where home economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where home economists work.
Home economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Home economist jobs by company type
Employees with the home economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most home economists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Home economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 57% |
| Government | 10% |
Home economist jobs by industry
The most common industries for home economists are manufacturing, retail and health care.
Home economist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Retail | 17% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Government | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Home economist turnover and employment statistics
Home economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for home economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Home economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average home economist tenure
The average home economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 home economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Home economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Home economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of home economists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Survey Operations Director | 10.82% | 64,828 |
| School Psychologist | 11.87% | 25,457 |
| Community Planner | 13.00% | 24,343 |
| Sports Therapist | 19.82% | 19,604 |
Similar home economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Survey Operations Director | 10.82% | 64,828 |
| School Psychologist | 11.87% | 25,457 |
| Community Planner | 13.00% | 24,343 |
| Sports Therapist | 19.82% | 19,604 |
Foreign languages spoken by home economists
The most common foreign language among home economists is Spanish at 75.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.5% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 12.5%
- Italian, 12.5%
Home economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Italian | 12.5% |