Lander demographics and statistics in the US
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Lander gender statistics
19.6% of landers are women and 80.4% of landers are men.
- Male, 80.4%
- Female, 19.6%
Lander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.4% |
| Female | 19.6% |
Lander gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,698
Female income
$47,979
Lander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lander positions over time. Currently, 19.6% of landers are female.
Lander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.12% | 16.88% |
| 2011 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2012 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2013 | 89.31% | 10.69% |
| 2014 | 85.54% | 14.46% |
| 2015 | 84.36% | 15.64% |
| 2016 | 82.98% | 17.02% |
| 2017 | 88.08% | 11.92% |
| 2018 | 86.14% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 82.28% | 17.72% |
| 2020 | 89.48% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
Lander related jobs gender ratio
We compared landers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Lander | 80% | 20% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Lander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among landers is White, which makes up 59.8% of all landers. Comparatively, 19.0% of landers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.7% of landers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.0%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Asian, 4.0%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Lander race
| Lander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Lander race and ethnicity over time
See how lander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.39% | 16.57% | 2.46% | 16.85% |
| 2011 | 62.10% | 16.34% | 3.41% | 15.03% |
| 2012 | 64.04% | 13.32% | 3.33% | 17.70% |
| 2013 | 63.29% | 14.48% | 2.25% | 17.47% |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 15.21% | 2.69% | 18.95% |
| 2015 | 60.22% | 15.27% | 3.28% | 19.30% |
| 2016 | 58.80% | 15.63% | 3.46% | 18.10% |
| 2017 | 59.73% | 16.97% | 3.75% | 16.81% |
| 2018 | 65.40% | 13.75% | 2.58% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 65.47% | 10.53% | 3.02% | 18.29% |
| 2020 | 64.05% | 13.69% | 3.36% | 13.80% |
| 2021 | 59.81% | 11.75% | 3.99% | 18.98% |
Lander wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,796 |
| White | $55,806 |
| Black or African American | $46,168 |
| Asian | $50,102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,164 |
Average lander age
See how the average age of landers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Lander age breakdown
The average age of landers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the lander population.
Lander age breakdown
| Lander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Lander educational attainment
- High School Diploma, 43%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 9%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Landers by degree level
| Lander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 43% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 9% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Lander employment statistics
Company size where landers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where landers work.
Lander jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Lander turnover and employment statistics
Lander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for landers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lander unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average lander tenure
The average lander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 101 landers resumes in Zippia's database.
Lander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Lander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of landers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Lander | 2.60% | - |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Rejector | 4.67% | 189 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Rouge Miller | 10.43% | 100 |
Similar lander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Gantry Crane Operator | 1.94% | 30,035 |
| Front End Loader Operator | 3.85% | 84,188 |
| Garbage Truck Helper | 4.13% | 48,266 |
| Rejector | 4.67% | 189 |
| Kiln Packer | 6.68% | 16,120 |
| Rouge Miller | 10.43% | 100 |
Foreign languages spoken by landers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Lander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |