Key person demographics and statistics in the US
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Key person gender statistics
51.3% of key people are women and 48.7% of key people are men.
- Female, 51.3%
- Male, 48.7%
Key person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% |
| Male | 48.7% |
Key person gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,008
Female income
$37,610
Key person related jobs gender ratio
We compared key people with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, caddy master and pit boss have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Manager/Esthetician | 7% | 93% |
| Salon Coordinator | 12% | 88% |
| Spa Coordinator | 12% | 88% |
| Key Person | 49% | 51% |
| Pit Supervisor | 68% | 32% |
| Pit Boss | 76% | 24% |
| Caddy Master | 94% | 6% |
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Key person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among key people is White, which makes up 61.4% of all key people. Comparatively, 11.8% of key people are Black or African American and 10.0% of key people are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.4%
- Black or African American, 11.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.0%
- Asian, 8.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.2%
Key person race
| Key person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.0% |
| Asian | 8.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.2% |
Key person wage gap by race
According to our data, asian key people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown key people have the lowest average salary at $38,517.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,517 |
| White | $39,966 |
| Black or African American | $39,924 |
| Asian | $41,193 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,489 |
Average key person age
See how the average age of key people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Key person age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 43 |
Key person age breakdown
The average age of key people is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the key person population.
Key person age breakdown
| Key Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Key person educational attainment
The most common degree for key people is bachelor's degree, with 34% of key people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 32% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 32%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Key people by degree level
| Key person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 32% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
Key person jobs you might like
Key person employment statistics
Most key people work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where key people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where key people work.
Key person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Key person jobs by company type
Employees with the key person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most key people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Key person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 22% |
| Private | 71% |
| Government | 3% |
Key person jobs by industry
The most common industries for key people are retail, hospitality and professional.
Key person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 20% |
| Hospitality | 16% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Key person turnover and employment statistics
Average key person tenure
The average key person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 484 key people resumes in Zippia's database.
Key person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Key person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of key people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Key Person | 6.72% | - |
| Beauty Shop Manager | 9.00% | 20,248 |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar key person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poker Dealer | 3.67% | 1,046 |
| Beauty Shop Manager | 9.00% | 20,248 |
| Kennel Worker | 10.47% | 20,162 |
| Residence Director | 11.45% | 6,007 |
| Note Taker | 14.79% | 1,167 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by key people
The most common foreign language among key people is Spanish at 80.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.0% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Portuguese, 10.0%
- Japanese, 10.0%
Key person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Portuguese | 10.0% |
| Japanese | 10.0% |
