Investor demographics and statistics in the US
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Investor gender statistics
38.1% of investors are women and 61.9% of investors are men.
- Male, 61.9%
- Female, 38.1%
Investor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.9% |
| Female | 38.1% |
Investor gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,565
Female income
$77,505
Investor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in investor positions over time. Currently, 38.1% of investors are female.
Investor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.08% | 35.92% |
| 2011 | 67.11% | 32.89% |
| 2012 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2013 | 69.19% | 30.81% |
| 2014 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2015 | 62.15% | 37.85% |
| 2016 | 62.66% | 37.34% |
| 2017 | 67.04% | 32.96% |
| 2018 | 64.51% | 35.49% |
| 2019 | 65.13% | 34.87% |
| 2020 | 63.80% | 36.20% |
| 2021 | 61.90% | 38.10% |
Investor related jobs gender ratio
We compared investors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Investor | 62% | 38% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Investor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among investors is White, which makes up 67.1% of all investors. Comparatively, 11.9% of investors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of investors are Black or African American.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Investor race
| Investor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Investor race and ethnicity over time
See how investor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Investor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.24% | 9.41% | 4.28% | 9.02% |
| 2011 | 74.48% | 9.58% | 4.39% | 8.78% |
| 2012 | 74.51% | 8.97% | 3.92% | 9.32% |
| 2013 | 73.31% | 10.19% | 4.38% | 9.29% |
| 2014 | 73.82% | 10.14% | 3.43% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 72.88% | 9.11% | 5.38% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 72.25% | 9.40% | 5.18% | 9.82% |
| 2017 | 73.87% | 9.50% | 4.11% | 10.34% |
| 2018 | 71.50% | 8.50% | 5.12% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 73.25% | 8.66% | 4.60% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 67.74% | 9.50% | 4.55% | 14.42% |
| 2021 | 67.08% | 10.03% | 5.29% | 11.92% |
Investor wage gap by race
According to our data, white investors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino investors have the lowest average salary at $78,817.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $94,990 |
| White | $96,412 |
| Black or African American | $79,046 |
| Asian | $85,193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,817 |
Average investor age
See how the average age of investors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Investor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Investor age breakdown
The average age of investors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the investor population.
Investor age breakdown
| Investor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Investor educational attainment
The most common degree for investors is bachelor's degree, with 72% of investors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 72%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Investors by degree level
| Investor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 72% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Investor wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,674 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,229 |
Investor employment statistics
Most investors work for a private in the finance industry.
Company size where investors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where investors work.
Investor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Investor jobs by company type
Employees with the investor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most investors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Investor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Investor jobs by industry
The most common industries for investors are finance, professional and real estate.
Investor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Finance | 39% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Investor turnover and employment statistics
Investor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for investors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Investor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Investor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average investor tenure
The average investor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,066 investors resumes in Zippia's database.
Investor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Investor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of investors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondent | 10.10% | 2,835 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Investor | 12.01% | - |
| Senior Editor | 12.38% | 12,150 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Similar investor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Correspondent | 10.10% | 2,835 |
| Disk Jockey | 10.34% | 1,960 |
| Senior Editor | 12.38% | 12,150 |
| Sign Language Translator | 14.90% | 21,938 |
| Script Reader | 16.36% | 322 |
| Track Announcer | 16.36% | 736 |
Foreign languages spoken by investors
The most common foreign language among investors is Spanish at 36.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 36.1%
- French, 11.6%
- Mandarin, 6.8%
- Chinese, 6.1%
- Japanese, 5.4%
- Other, 34.0%
Investor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 36.1% |
| French | 11.6% |
| Mandarin | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 6.1% |
| Japanese | 5.4% |
| Other | 34.0% |
