Knitter demographics and statistics in the US
Knitter demographics research summary. Zippia estimates knitter demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our knitter estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about knitters after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 4,000 knitters currently employed in the United States.
- 73.9% of all knitters are women, while 26.1% are men.
- The average knitter age is 50 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of knitters is White (54.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.3%), Black or African American (14.4%) and Asian (4.4%).
- Knitters are most in-demand in Graham, NC.
- The retail industry is the highest-paying for knitters.
- 8% of all knitters are LGBT.
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Knitter demographics by:
Knitter gender statistics
73.9% of knitters are women and 26.1% of knitters are men.
- Female, 73.9%
- Male, 26.1%
Knitter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 73.9% |
| Male | 26.1% |
Knitter gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,180
Female income
$26,954
Knitter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in knitter positions over time. Currently, 73.9% of knitters are female.
Knitter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.31% | 76.69% |
| 2011 | 29.40% | 70.60% |
| 2012 | 24.67% | 75.33% |
| 2013 | 18.86% | 81.14% |
| 2014 | 17.46% | 82.54% |
| 2015 | 36.37% | 63.63% |
| 2016 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
| 2017 | 22.16% | 77.84% |
| 2018 | 32.41% | 67.59% |
| 2019 | 30.51% | 69.49% |
| 2020 | 30.84% | 69.16% |
| 2021 | 26.06% | 73.94% |
Knitter related jobs gender ratio
We compared knitters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Knitter | 26% | 74% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Knitter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among knitters is White, which makes up 54.2% of all knitters. Comparatively, 22.3% of knitters are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of knitters are Black or African American.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 22.3%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Knitter race
| Knitter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Knitter race and ethnicity over time
See how knitter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Knitter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.41% | 17.16% | 6.51% | 4.73% |
| 2011 | 56.05% | 22.29% | 4.46% | 10.19% |
| 2012 | 52.35% | 18.79% | 6.71% | 16.11% |
| 2013 | 71.64% | 14.93% | 4.48% | 5.97% |
| 2014 | 58.43% | 21.42% | 0.97% | 12.66% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 15.93% | 4.42% | 9.73% |
| 2016 | 58.14% | 13.18% | 4.65% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 58.18% | 15.45% | 4.55% | 13.64% |
| 2018 | 55.82% | 17.47% | 1.71% | 22.26% |
| 2019 | 54.30% | 16.23% | 6.95% | 19.21% |
| 2020 | 58.21% | 11.94% | 2.99% | 23.88% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 14.42% | 4.39% | 22.26% |
Knitter wage gap by race
According to our data, white knitters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino knitters have the lowest average salary at $26,618.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,024 |
| White | $28,436 |
| Black or African American | $26,910 |
| Asian | $26,950 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,618 |
Average knitter age
See how the average age of knitters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Knitter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 58 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 | 49 |
Knitter age breakdown
The average age of knitters is 40+ years years old, representing 81% of the knitter population.
Knitter age breakdown
| Knitter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 81% |
| 30-40 years | 10% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Knitter educational attainment
The most common degree for knitters is high school diploma, with 54% of knitters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 17% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 54%
- Diploma, 17%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Knitters by degree level
| Knitter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 54% |
| Diploma | 17% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Knitter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,654 |
| No Education | $26,601 |
Knitter employment statistics
Company size where knitters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where knitters work.
Knitter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Knitter jobs by industry
The most common industries for knitters are manufacturing, retail and professional.
Knitter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Retail | 24% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Knitter turnover and employment statistics
Knitter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for knitters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Knitter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Knitter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.09% |
| 2011 | 8.55% |
| 2012 | 16.53% |
| 2013 | 8.08% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 5.38% |
| 2016 | 3.74% |
| 2017 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 2.61% |
| 2019 | 2.86% |
| 2020 | 9.55% |
| 2021 | 6.05% |
Average knitter tenure
The average knitter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 589 knitters resumes in Zippia's database.
Knitter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Knitter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of knitters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Auto Top Mechanic | 5.26% | 38,441 |
| Front Facer | 5.45% | 35,584 |
| Knitter | 7.83% | - |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Similar knitter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Laundry Helper | 5.10% | 19,842 |
| Auto Top Mechanic | 5.26% | 38,441 |
| Front Facer | 5.45% | 35,584 |
| Custom Tailor Apprentice | 12.01% | 7,326 |
Foreign languages spoken by knitters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Knitter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
