Mascot demographics and statistics in the US
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Mascot gender statistics
30.9% of mascots are women and 69.1% of mascots are men.
- Male, 69.1%
- Female, 30.9%
Mascot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.1% |
| Female | 30.9% |
Mascot gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,561
Female income
$49,301
Mascot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in mascot positions over time. Currently, 30.9% of mascots are female.
Mascot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.49% | 42.51% |
| 2011 | 66.86% | 33.14% |
| 2012 | 58.38% | 41.62% |
| 2013 | 57.08% | 42.92% |
| 2014 | 54.01% | 45.99% |
| 2015 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2016 | 56.27% | 43.73% |
| 2017 | 55.66% | 44.34% |
| 2018 | 63.45% | 36.55% |
| 2019 | 62.92% | 37.08% |
| 2020 | 69.41% | 30.59% |
| 2021 | 69.11% | 30.89% |
Mascot related jobs gender ratio
We compared mascots with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, 19d cavalry scout and baseball player have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Harpist | 8% | 92% |
| Actress | 8% | 92% |
| Modern Dancer | 8% | 92% |
| Mascot | 69% | 31% |
| Assistant Varsity Football Coach | 98% | 2% |
| Baseball Player | 98% | 2% |
| 19D Cavalry Scout | 99% | 1% |
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Mascot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among mascots is White, which makes up 57.7% of all mascots. Comparatively, 19.8% of mascots are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of mascots are Black or African American.
- White, 57.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Mascot race
| Mascot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Mascot race and ethnicity over time
See how mascot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Mascot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.30% | 13.01% | 5.88% | 15.83% |
| 2011 | 65.66% | 11.66% | 4.56% | 14.66% |
| 2012 | 65.73% | 10.35% | 4.48% | 15.72% |
| 2013 | 67.47% | 8.08% | 4.42% | 15.45% |
| 2014 | 63.49% | 8.98% | 6.20% | 15.87% |
| 2015 | 66.52% | 9.88% | 4.72% | 15.68% |
| 2016 | 65.07% | 11.30% | 5.08% | 14.99% |
| 2017 | 68.56% | 9.22% | 5.97% | 14.31% |
| 2018 | 64.39% | 11.00% | 5.50% | 16.98% |
| 2019 | 62.09% | 10.50% | 7.38% | 17.25% |
| 2020 | 54.57% | 14.07% | 5.50% | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 57.71% | 10.37% | 5.80% | 19.77% |
Mascot wage gap by race
According to our data, asian mascots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown mascots have the lowest average salary at $52,437.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,437 |
| White | $55,708 |
| Black or African American | $54,524 |
| Asian | $56,637 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,602 |
Average mascot age
See how the average age of mascots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Mascot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Mascot age breakdown
The average age of mascots is 40+ years years old, representing 36% of the mascot population.
Mascot age breakdown
| Mascot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 36% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Mascot educational attainment
The most common degree for mascots is bachelor's degree, with 55% of mascots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Mascots by degree level
| Mascot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Mascot employment statistics
Most mascots work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where mascots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where mascots work.
Mascot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Mascot jobs by company type
Employees with the mascot job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most mascots prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Mascot jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 36% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Mascot jobs by industry
The most common industries for mascots are education, hospitality and manufacturing.
Mascot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 34% |
| Hospitality | 27% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Mascot turnover and employment statistics
Mascot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for mascots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Mascot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Mascot unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.42% |
| 2011 | 14.93% |
| 2012 | 13.54% |
| 2013 | 13.53% |
| 2014 | 11.82% |
| 2015 | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 6.91% |
| 2017 | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 8.41% |
| 2019 | 6.73% |
| 2020 | 21.24% |
| 2021 | 22.67% |
Average mascot tenure
The average mascot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,057 mascots resumes in Zippia's database.
Mascot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Mascot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of mascots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| College Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 15,412 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Mascot | 13.74% | - |
| Associate Producer And Editor | 14.31% | 13,675 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Similar mascot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 5.42% | 9,127 |
| Professional Golf Tournament Player | 6.54% | 44,215 |
| College Basketball Coach | 7.62% | 15,412 |
| Rapper | 8.54% | 135 |
| Associate Producer And Editor | 14.31% | 13,675 |
| Choir Singer | 30.45% | 114 |
Foreign languages spoken by mascots
The most common foreign language among mascots is Spanish at 77.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 6.5% and Indonesian is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 77.4%
- Greek, 6.5%
- Indonesian, 3.2%
- Japanese, 3.2%
- French, 3.2%
- Other, 6.5%
Mascot languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.4% |
| Greek | 6.5% |
| Indonesian | 3.2% |
| Japanese | 3.2% |
| French | 3.2% |
| Other | 6.5% |
