Housing specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Housing specialist gender statistics
73.0% of housing specialists are women and 27.0% of housing specialists are men.
- Female, 73.0%
- Male, 27.0%
Housing specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.0% |
| Male | 27.0% |
Housing specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,382
Female income
$42,341
Housing specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in housing specialist positions over time. Currently, 73.0% of housing specialists are female.
Housing specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.29% | 70.71% |
| 2011 | 25.03% | 74.97% |
| 2012 | 27.12% | 72.88% |
| 2013 | 29.61% | 70.39% |
| 2014 | 25.20% | 74.80% |
| 2015 | 23.90% | 76.10% |
| 2016 | 27.52% | 72.48% |
| 2017 | 27.75% | 72.25% |
| 2018 | 25.53% | 74.47% |
| 2019 | 27.06% | 72.94% |
| 2020 | 26.75% | 73.25% |
| 2021 | 27.00% | 73.00% |
Housing specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared housing specialists 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 Specialist | 27% | 73% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Housing specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among housing specialists is White, which makes up 55.1% of all housing specialists. Comparatively, 19.5% of housing specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of housing specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 55.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.5%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Housing specialist race
| Housing specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Housing specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how housing specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Housing specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.76% | 16.06% | 5.99% | 15.45% |
| 2011 | 61.30% | 15.33% | 5.78% | 14.76% |
| 2012 | 59.37% | 13.53% | 5.46% | 16.34% |
| 2013 | 57.67% | 14.89% | 6.28% | 16.25% |
| 2014 | 61.05% | 11.99% | 6.63% | 16.81% |
| 2015 | 59.73% | 14.02% | 5.59% | 16.26% |
| 2016 | 59.43% | 13.79% | 6.31% | 16.61% |
| 2017 | 57.71% | 13.64% | 5.86% | 18.20% |
| 2018 | 57.95% | 11.75% | 6.66% | 19.56% |
| 2019 | 57.97% | 12.87% | 6.41% | 18.90% |
| 2020 | 54.95% | 12.36% | 6.14% | 19.97% |
| 2021 | 55.09% | 11.97% | 7.05% | 19.47% |
Housing specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian housing specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american housing specialists have the lowest average salary at $42,957.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,342 |
| White | $43,667 |
| Black or African American | $42,957 |
| Asian | $46,550 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,476 |
Average housing specialist age
See how the average age of housing specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Housing specialist 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 specialist age breakdown
The average age of housing specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the housing specialist population.
Housing specialist age breakdown
| Housing Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Housing specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for housing specialists is bachelor's degree, with 57% of housing specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Housing specialists by degree level
| Housing specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Housing specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, housing specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $49,262 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, housing specialists earn a median annual income of $44,739 compared to $39,549 for housing specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $49,262 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,268 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,739 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,549 |
Housing specialist employment statistics
Most housing specialists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where housing specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where housing specialists work.
Housing specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Housing specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the housing specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most housing specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Housing specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 38% |
Housing specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for housing specialists are health care, government and non profits.
Housing specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Health Care | 22% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Housing specialist turnover and employment statistics
Housing specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for housing specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Housing specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Housing specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average housing specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,337 housing specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Housing specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Housing specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of housing specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Enrollment Advisor | 10.75% | 54,232 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Housing Specialist | 11.48% | - |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Similar housing specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Anger Control Counselor | 8.96% | 58,069 |
| Parole Director | 9.50% | 4,577 |
| Enrollment Advisor | 10.75% | 54,232 |
| Race Relations Adviser | 11.25% | 22,090 |
| Phone Counselor | 15.06% | 75,943 |
| Correctional Counselor/Case Manager | 15.06% | 49,605 |
Foreign languages spoken by housing specialists
The most common foreign language among housing specialists is Spanish at 81.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 81.9%
- French, 5.3%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Italian, 2.1%
- Chinese, 1.1%
- Other, 6.4%
Housing specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.9% |
| French | 5.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Italian | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Other | 6.4% |
