From where do we know all information about military demographics? We analyzed 7,005 militaries resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Military Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as militaries. Keep reading to find out what the results for militaries were.
Military Gender Ratio
Among militaries, 28.1% of them are women compared to 66.8% which are men.
- Male, 66.8%
- Female, 28.1%
- Unknown, 5.1%
Military Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among militaries is White, which makes up 55.7% of all militaries. Comparatively, there are 18.8% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 14.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.8%
- Black or African American, 14.9%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Militarys
The chart below shows that 48.8% of militaries speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.1% and German is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 48.8%
- French, 9.1%
- German, 6.3%
- Arabic, 5.9%
- Korean, 4.5%
- Other, 25.4%
Military Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among militaries.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Military Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the military position over time.
Military Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of militaries changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of militaries based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Military
By looking over 7,005 militaries resumes, we figured out that the average military enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 29%.
Military Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of military employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of militaries is 20-30 years old, which represents 77% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Militarys with Other Job Titles
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Military | 67% | 28% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Military?
Military Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that Black or African American men and White men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Military Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,564 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $85,526 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $112,767 |
| Master's Degree | $267,708 |
Military Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White
