Ice cream truck driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Ice cream truck driver demographics by:
Ice cream truck driver gender statistics
35.2% of ice cream truck drivers are women and 64.8% of ice cream truck drivers are men.
- Male, 64.8%
- Female, 35.2%
Ice cream truck driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.8% |
| Female | 35.2% |
Ice cream truck driver gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,545
Female income
$30,650
Ice cream truck driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ice cream truck driver positions over time. Currently, 35.2% of ice cream truck drivers are female.
Ice cream truck driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.93% | 28.07% |
| 2011 | 71.28% | 28.72% |
| 2012 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2013 | 68.54% | 31.46% |
| 2014 | 67.71% | 32.29% |
| 2015 | 68.00% | 32.00% |
| 2016 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2017 | 66.78% | 33.22% |
| 2018 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2019 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2020 | 65.01% | 34.99% |
| 2021 | 64.80% | 35.20% |
Ice cream truck driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared ice cream truck drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| Ice Cream Truck Driver | 65% | 35% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Ice cream truck driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ice cream truck drivers is White, which makes up 61.4% of all ice cream truck drivers. Comparatively, 17.6% of ice cream truck drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.8% of ice cream truck drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Ice cream truck driver race
| Ice cream truck driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Ice cream truck driver race and ethnicity over time
See how ice cream truck driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ice cream truck driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.39% | 10.54% | 2.58% | 13.87% |
| 2011 | 70.02% | 10.92% | 2.60% | 13.75% |
| 2012 | 69.31% | 11.07% | 2.75% | 14.09% |
| 2013 | 69.40% | 10.60% | 2.66% | 14.61% |
| 2014 | 69.12% | 11.05% | 2.84% | 14.26% |
| 2015 | 68.21% | 11.38% | 2.89% | 14.73% |
| 2016 | 67.42% | 11.02% | 2.98% | 15.60% |
| 2017 | 67.21% | 11.14% | 3.00% | 15.77% |
| 2018 | 66.72% | 11.19% | 3.30% | 15.78% |
| 2019 | 67.10% | 11.16% | 3.13% | 15.67% |
| 2020 | 64.32% | 11.14% | 3.36% | 15.96% |
| 2021 | 61.37% | 11.83% | 3.70% | 17.57% |
Ice cream truck driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white ice cream truck drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian ice cream truck drivers have the lowest average salary at $33,329.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,602 |
| White | $33,829 |
| Black or African American | $33,421 |
| Asian | $33,329 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,546 |
Average ice cream truck driver age
See how the average age of ice cream truck drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ice cream truck driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Ice cream truck driver age breakdown
The average age of ice cream truck drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the ice cream truck driver population.
Ice cream truck driver age breakdown
| Ice Cream Truck Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Ice cream truck driver educational attainment
The most common degree for ice cream truck drivers is high school diploma, with 37% of ice cream truck drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 13%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Ice cream truck drivers by degree level
| Ice cream truck driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Ice cream truck driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ice cream truck drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,959 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ice cream truck drivers earn a median annual income of $34,654 compared to $34,411 for ice cream truck drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,023 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,411 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,959 |
Ice cream truck driver employment statistics
Most ice cream truck drivers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where ice cream truck drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ice cream truck drivers work.
Ice cream truck driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Ice cream truck driver jobs by company type
Employees with the ice cream truck driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most ice cream truck drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Ice cream truck driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 6% |
Ice cream truck driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for ice cream truck drivers are retail, technology and manufacturing.
Ice cream truck driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 17% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Start-up | 9% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Government | 6% |
| Internet | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
Ice cream truck driver turnover and employment statistics
Ice cream truck driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ice cream truck drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ice cream truck driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ice cream truck driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average ice cream truck driver tenure
The average ice cream truck driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 326 ice cream truck drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Ice cream truck driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 52% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Ice cream truck driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ice cream truck drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Ice Cream Truck Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Similar ice cream truck driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Operator | 1.73% | 27,666 |
| Car Driver | 6.17% | 165,325 |
| Motor Coach Driver | 8.69% | 90,672 |
| School Bus Aide | 8.77% | 62,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by ice cream truck drivers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ice cream truck driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |