Landlord demographics and statistics in the US
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Landlord gender statistics
44.3% of landlords are women and 55.7% of landlords are men.
- Male, 55.7%
- Female, 44.3%
Landlord gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.7% |
| Female | 44.3% |
Landlord gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,076
Female income
$42,943
Landlord gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in landlord positions over time. Currently, 44.3% of landlords are female.
Landlord gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2011 | 58.23% | 41.77% |
| 2012 | 61.47% | 38.53% |
| 2013 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2014 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2015 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2016 | 60.63% | 39.37% |
| 2017 | 60.99% | 39.01% |
| 2018 | 60.58% | 39.42% |
| 2019 | 58.67% | 41.33% |
| 2020 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2021 | 55.69% | 44.31% |
Landlord related jobs gender ratio
We compared landlords with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Landlord | 56% | 44% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Landlord demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among landlords is White, which makes up 64.5% of all landlords. Comparatively, 16.6% of landlords are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of landlords are Black or African American.
- White, 64.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Landlord race
| Landlord race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Landlord race and ethnicity over time
See how landlord racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Landlord race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.39% | 9.24% | 4.47% | 13.56% |
| 2011 | 70.45% | 9.25% | 4.04% | 13.85% |
| 2012 | 70.51% | 9.28% | 4.22% | 13.50% |
| 2013 | 69.75% | 9.19% | 4.46% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 68.81% | 9.36% | 4.52% | 14.52% |
| 2015 | 68.64% | 9.88% | 4.94% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 68.33% | 8.91% | 5.03% | 14.69% |
| 2017 | 67.80% | 9.67% | 5.22% | 14.56% |
| 2018 | 67.80% | 8.71% | 5.09% | 15.53% |
| 2019 | 67.59% | 8.65% | 4.88% | 16.31% |
| 2020 | 65.17% | 9.22% | 4.96% | 15.94% |
| 2021 | 64.50% | 8.85% | 5.34% | 16.56% |
Landlord wage gap by race
According to our data, asian landlords have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino landlords have the lowest average salary at $45,821.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,444 |
| White | $46,929 |
| Black or African American | $47,170 |
| Asian | $48,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,821 |
Average landlord age
See how the average age of landlords varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Landlord age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48.5 |
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 45 |
| White | 49 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Landlord age breakdown
The average age of landlords is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the landlord population.
Landlord age breakdown
| Landlord Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Landlord educational attainment
The most common degree for landlords is bachelor's degree, with 50% of landlords earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 50%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Landlords by degree level
| Landlord degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 50% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Landlord wage gap by degree level
According to the data, landlords with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,563 annually. With a Master's degree, landlords earn a median annual income of $57,789 compared to $50,039 for landlords with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,789 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $40,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,039 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,563 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,609 |
Landlord employment statistics
Most landlords work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where landlords work
Below, you can see the size of companies where landlords work.
Landlord jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Landlord jobs by company type
Employees with the landlord job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most landlords prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Landlord jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 16% |
Landlord jobs by industry
The most common industries for landlords are government, professional and finance.
Landlord industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Real Estate | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
Landlord turnover and employment statistics
Landlord unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for landlords between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Landlord unemployment rate by year
| Year | Landlord unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 3.50% |
Average landlord tenure
The average landlord stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 961 landlords resumes in Zippia's database.
Landlord tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 42% |
Landlord LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of landlords 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Landlord | 11.54% | - |
| Pharmacist Manager | 11.66% | 61,178 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
| Continuing Education Director | 16.20% | 15,362 |
Similar landlord jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Area Superintendent | 4.08% | 31,923 |
| Sports Betting Manager | 8.19% | 2,486 |
| Mail Superintendent | 9.30% | 28,668 |
| Pharmacist Manager | 11.66% | 61,178 |
| Community Service Director | 14.16% | 21,590 |
| Continuing Education Director | 16.20% | 15,362 |
Foreign languages spoken by landlords
The most common foreign language among landlords is Spanish at 73.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 4.3% and Finnish is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 73.9%
- Chinese, 4.3%
- Finnish, 4.3%
- German, 4.3%
- French, 4.3%
- Other, 8.9%
Landlord languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.9% |
| Chinese | 4.3% |
| Finnish | 4.3% |
| German | 4.3% |
| French | 4.3% |
| Other | 8.9% |
