Magisterial district judge demographics and statistics in the US
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Magisterial district judge gender statistics
43.5% of magisterial district judges are women and 56.5% of magisterial district judges are men.
- Male, 56.5%
- Female, 43.5%
Magisterial district judge gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.5% |
| Female | 43.5% |
Magisterial district judge gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,950
Female income
$49,380
Magisterial district judge gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magisterial district judge positions over time. Currently, 43.5% of magisterial district judges are female.
Magisterial district judge gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.28% | 36.72% |
| 2011 | 62.52% | 37.48% |
| 2012 | 62.34% | 37.66% |
| 2013 | 61.74% | 38.26% |
| 2014 | 61.65% | 38.35% |
| 2015 | 59.06% | 40.94% |
| 2016 | 58.96% | 41.04% |
| 2017 | 59.07% | 40.93% |
| 2018 | 59.46% | 40.54% |
| 2019 | 58.75% | 41.25% |
| 2020 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2021 | 56.47% | 43.53% |
Magisterial district judge related jobs gender ratio
We compared magisterial district judges with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, patent examiner and patent attorney have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran Appeals Reviewer | 17% | 83% |
| Guardian Ad Litem | 18% | 82% |
| Surrogate | 18% | 82% |
| Magisterial District Judge | 56% | 44% |
| Patent Analyst | 72% | 28% |
| Patent Attorney | 79% | 21% |
| Patent Examiner | 81% | 19% |
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Magisterial district judge demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magisterial district judges is White, which makes up 75.5% of all magisterial district judges. Comparatively, 7.8% of magisterial district judges are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of magisterial district judges are Asian.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.8%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Magisterial district judge race
| Magisterial district judge race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Magisterial district judge race and ethnicity over time
See how magisterial district judge racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Magisterial district judge race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.20% | 5.16% | 4.81% | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 81.97% | 5.47% | 4.96% | 5.84% |
| 2012 | 82.04% | 5.09% | 5.13% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 81.80% | 5.18% | 5.17% | 5.76% |
| 2014 | 81.14% | 5.68% | 5.40% | 5.91% |
| 2015 | 81.04% | 5.34% | 5.49% | 6.33% |
| 2016 | 80.47% | 5.40% | 5.65% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 80.50% | 5.37% | 5.62% | 6.39% |
| 2018 | 79.86% | 5.55% | 5.55% | 7.00% |
| 2019 | 79.40% | 5.53% | 5.92% | 7.06% |
| 2020 | 76.88% | 5.44% | 6.24% | 7.21% |
| 2021 | 75.54% | 5.57% | 6.40% | 7.80% |
Magisterial district judge wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magisterial district judges have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american magisterial district judges have the lowest average salary at $49,968.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,600 |
| White | $52,809 |
| Black or African American | $49,968 |
| Asian | $54,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,632 |
Average magisterial district judge age
See how the average age of magisterial district judges varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Magisterial district judge age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 40 |
| Asian | 41 | 40.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 39 |
| White | 48 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 | 50 |
Magisterial district judge age breakdown
The average age of magisterial district judges is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the magisterial district judge population.
Magisterial district judge age breakdown
| Magisterial District Judge Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Magisterial district judge educational attainment
The most common degree for magisterial district judges is bachelor's degree, with 59% of magisterial district judges earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 26% and doctoral degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Doctorate, 26%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Magisterial district judges by degree level
| Magisterial district judge degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Doctorate | 26% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Company size where magisterial district judges work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magisterial district judges work.
Magisterial district judge jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 55% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Magisterial district judge turnover and employment statistics
Magisterial district judge unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magisterial district judges between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Magisterial district judge unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magisterial district judge unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.19% |
| 2011 | 1.85% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.90% |
| 2014 | 1.57% |
| 2015 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 1.17% |
| 2018 | 1.10% |
| 2019 | 1.16% |
| 2020 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 1.55% |
Average magisterial district judge tenure
The average magisterial district judge stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 272 magisterial district judges resumes in Zippia's database.
Magisterial district judge tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 54% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 5% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Magisterial district judge LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magisterial district judges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Internship | 5.54% | 47,595 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Magisterial District Judge | 10.48% | - |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Similar magisterial district judge jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Internship | 5.54% | 47,595 |
| Legal Administrator | 6.63% | 56,419 |
| Title Specialist | 8.14% | 19,349 |
| Court Reporter | 9.12% | 2,329 |
| Legislative Aide | 14.16% | 40,281 |
Foreign languages spoken by magisterial district judges
The most common foreign language among magisterial district judges is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 8.3% and German is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- German, 8.3%
- Dutch, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 16.8%
Magisterial district judge languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Chinese | 8.3% |
| German | 8.3% |
| Dutch | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Other | 16.8% |