The average employee age for hostesses is 22 years. The hostess workforce reached a whopping 2,080,148 in 2020!
Among hostesses, we discovered that 80.4% of them are women, while 15.5% are men. The most common race/ethnicity among hostesses is White, which makes up 62.3% of all hostesses. Comparatively, there are 16.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 11.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity. Hostesses are also more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies. Taking it a step further, hostesses are more likely to find a job in the hospitality industry.
From where do we know all information about hostess demographics? We analyzed 220,616 hostesses resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Hostess Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as hostesses. Keep reading to find out what the results for hostesses were.
Hostess Gender Ratio
Among hostesses, 80.4% of them are women compared to 15.5% which are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 15.5%
- Unknown, 4.1%
Hostess Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among hostesses is White, which makes up 62.3% of all hostesses. Comparatively, there are 16.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 11.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Hostesss
The chart below shows that 65.3% of hostesses speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.7% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 65.3%
- French, 9.7%
- German, 3.1%
- Italian, 2.9%
- Portuguese, 2.5%
- Other, 16.5%
Hostess Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among hostesses.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Hostess Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the hostess position over time.
Hostess Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of hostesses changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of hostesses based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Hostess
By looking over 220,616 hostesses resumes, we figured out that the average hostess enjoys staying at their job for Less than 1 year for a percentage of 48%.
Hostess Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of hostess employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of hostesses is 20-30 years old, which represents 42% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Hostesss with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, bus boy and banquet houseman have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lunchroom Worker | 7% | 93% |
| Lead Hostess | 9% | 86% |
| Bar Hostess | 10% | 86% |
| Hostess | 15% | 80% |
| Dish Machine Operator | 85% | 13% |
| Banquet Houseman | 88% | 7% |
| Bus Boy | 90% | 7% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Hostesss with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to hostesses.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Dish Up Person | 7.11% |
| Line Attendant | 7.39% |
| Hostess | 8.08% |
| Lead Cook | 8.79% |
| Server And Certified Trainer | 9.75% |
| Snack Bar Attendant | 11.55% |
| Chef Instructor | 14.60% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Hostess?
Hostess Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Hispanic or Latino men and Hispanic or Latino women make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Hostess Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $22,855 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $24,068 |
| Master's Degree | $25,027 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $25,163 |
Hostess Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
