Housing assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Housing assistant gender statistics
64.9% of housing assistants are women and 35.1% of housing assistants are men.
- Female, 64.9%
- Male, 35.1%
Housing assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.9% |
| Male | 35.1% |
Housing assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,633
Female income
$40,848
Housing assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in housing assistant positions over time. Currently, 64.9% of housing assistants are female.
Housing assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2011 | 32.82% | 67.18% |
| 2012 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2013 | 38.10% | 61.90% |
| 2014 | 33.02% | 66.98% |
| 2015 | 31.49% | 68.51% |
| 2016 | 35.72% | 64.28% |
| 2017 | 35.98% | 64.02% |
| 2018 | 33.41% | 66.59% |
| 2019 | 35.19% | 64.81% |
| 2020 | 34.82% | 65.18% |
| 2021 | 35.11% | 64.89% |
Housing assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared housing assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Housing Assistant | 35% | 65% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Housing assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among housing assistants is White, which makes up 55.5% of all housing assistants. Comparatively, 18.3% of housing assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of housing assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 55.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.3%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1%
Housing assistant race
| Housing assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.3% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
Housing assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how housing assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Housing assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.13% | 15.81% | 6.12% | 14.32% |
| 2011 | 61.67% | 15.08% | 5.91% | 13.62% |
| 2012 | 59.74% | 13.28% | 5.59% | 15.20% |
| 2013 | 58.04% | 14.63% | 6.41% | 15.11% |
| 2014 | 61.42% | 11.74% | 6.76% | 15.67% |
| 2015 | 60.10% | 13.77% | 5.73% | 15.12% |
| 2016 | 59.80% | 13.54% | 6.44% | 15.47% |
| 2017 | 58.09% | 13.38% | 5.99% | 17.07% |
| 2018 | 58.32% | 11.50% | 6.79% | 18.42% |
| 2019 | 58.34% | 12.62% | 6.54% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 55.32% | 12.10% | 6.27% | 18.83% |
| 2021 | 55.46% | 11.71% | 7.18% | 18.33% |
Housing assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian housing assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american housing assistants have the lowest average salary at $41,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,578 |
| White | $42,652 |
| Black or African American | $41,683 |
| Asian | $46,646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,762 |
Average housing assistant age
See how the average age of housing assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Housing assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41.5 | 46 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 40 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 37 |
| White | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 48.5 |
Housing assistant age breakdown
The average age of housing assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the housing assistant population.
Housing assistant age breakdown
| Housing Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Housing assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for housing assistants is bachelor's degree, with 55% of housing assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 17%
- High School Diploma, 14%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Housing assistants by degree level
| Housing assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 17% |
| High School Diploma | 14% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Housing assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, housing assistants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,496 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, housing assistants earn a median annual income of $44,125 compared to $37,126 for housing assistants with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,496 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,758 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,125 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,126 |
Housing assistant employment statistics
Most housing assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where housing assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where housing assistants work.
Housing assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Housing assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the housing assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most housing assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Housing assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 41% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 15% |
Housing assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for housing assistants are education, government and health care.
Housing assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 32% |
| Government | 11% |
| Health Care | 9% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Housing assistant turnover and employment statistics
Housing assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for housing assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Housing assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Housing assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.13% |
| 2011 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 7.31% |
| 2013 | 6.59% |
| 2014 | 5.50% |
| 2015 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 3.87% |
| 2017 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 2.81% |
| 2020 | 4.13% |
| 2021 | 3.99% |
Average housing assistant tenure
The average housing assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,022 housing assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Housing assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Housing assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of housing assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Student Development Coordinator | 10.75% | 72,405 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Housing Assistant | 11.48% | - |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Similar housing assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 66,217 |
| Student Development Coordinator | 10.75% | 72,405 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Program Counselor | 15.06% | 133,491 |
| Mental Health Consultant | 15.06% | 127,233 |
Foreign languages spoken by housing assistants
The most common foreign language among housing assistants is Spanish at 54.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.5%.
- Spanish, 54.3%
- French, 10.6%
- Chinese, 6.5%
- German, 4.0%
- Mandarin, 4.0%
- Other, 20.6%
Housing assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 54.3% |
| French | 10.6% |
| Chinese | 6.5% |
| German | 4.0% |
| Mandarin | 4.0% |
| Other | 20.6% |
