Infantry demographics and statistics in the US
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Infantry gender statistics
2.4% of infantries are women and 97.6% of infantries are men.
- Male, 97.6%
- Female, 2.4%
Infantry gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 97.6% |
| Female | 2.4% |
Infantry gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,983
Female income
$43,799
Infantry gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in infantry positions over time. Currently, 2.4% of infantries are female.
Infantry gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.38% | 2.62% |
| 2011 | 97.68% | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 97.37% | 2.63% |
| 2013 | 97.87% | 2.13% |
| 2014 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 97.46% | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 97.43% | 2.57% |
| 2018 | 97.79% | 2.21% |
| 2019 | 98.12% | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
Infantry related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry | 98% | 2% |
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Infantry demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among infantries is White, which makes up 52.8% of all infantries. Comparatively, 20.1% of infantries are Hispanic or Latino and 13.7% of infantries are Black or African American.
- White, 52.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.1%
- Black or African American, 13.7%
- Asian, 7.2%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Infantry race
| Infantry race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| Asian | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Infantry race and ethnicity over time
See how infantry racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Infantry race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.40% | 11.68% | 5.00% | 15.51% |
| 2011 | 66.08% | 12.57% | 5.27% | 13.51% |
| 2012 | 61.81% | 12.51% | 4.75% | 16.43% |
| 2013 | 62.01% | 11.80% | 5.74% | 16.28% |
| 2014 | 62.73% | 11.02% | 5.47% | 16.49% |
| 2015 | 58.27% | 14.35% | 5.46% | 16.71% |
| 2016 | 60.96% | 13.89% | 5.18% | 15.88% |
| 2017 | 60.32% | 10.60% | 5.15% | 19.64% |
| 2018 | 57.65% | 12.58% | 5.46% | 19.27% |
| 2019 | 59.39% | 12.65% | 5.56% | 17.76% |
| 2020 | 56.12% | 13.12% | 5.61% | 20.69% |
| 2021 | 52.84% | 13.68% | 7.20% | 20.15% |
Infantry wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,617 |
| White | $46,824 |
| Black or African American | $46,811 |
| Asian | $42,403 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,500 |
Average infantry age
See how the average age of infantries varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Infantry age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Infantry age breakdown
The average age of infantries is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the infantry population.
Infantry age breakdown
| Infantry Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Infantry educational attainment
The most common degree for infantries is high school diploma, with 49% of infantries earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Infantries by degree level
| Infantry degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Infantry wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,529 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,395 |
Infantry employment statistics
Most infantries work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where infantries work
Below, you can see the size of companies where infantries work.
Infantry jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Infantry jobs by company type
Employees with the infantry job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most infantries prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Infantry jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 44% |
Infantry jobs by industry
The most common industries for infantries are government, professional and education.
Infantry industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 41% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Education | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Insurance | 4% |
Infantry turnover and employment statistics
Infantry unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for infantries between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Infantry unemployment rate by year
| Year | Infantry unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average infantry tenure
The average infantry stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,971 infantries resumes in Zippia's database.
Infantry tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 38% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by infantries
The most common foreign language among infantries is Spanish at 53.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 7.8% and German is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
- Spanish, 53.2%
- Korean, 7.8%
- German, 3.9%
- French, 3.9%
- Mandarin, 3.9%
- Other, 27.3%
Infantry languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 53.2% |
| Korean | 7.8% |
| German | 3.9% |
| French | 3.9% |
| Mandarin | 3.9% |
| Other | 27.3% |
