Military police demographics and statistics in the US
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Military police gender statistics
20.2% of military polices are women and 79.8% of military polices are men.
- Male, 79.8%
- Female, 20.2%
Military police gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.8% |
| Female | 20.2% |
Military police gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,731
Female income
$40,712
Military police gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in military police positions over time. Currently, 20.2% of military polices are female.
Military police gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.92% | 19.08% |
| 2011 | 80.88% | 19.12% |
| 2012 | 80.66% | 19.34% |
| 2013 | 81.39% | 18.61% |
| 2014 | 81.24% | 18.76% |
| 2015 | 81.76% | 18.24% |
| 2016 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2017 | 81.77% | 18.23% |
| 2018 | 80.32% | 19.68% |
| 2019 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2020 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2021 | 79.80% | 20.20% |
Military police related jobs gender ratio
We compared military polices with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Military Police | 80% | 20% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Military police demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among military polices is White, which makes up 60.7% of all military polices. Comparatively, 18.5% of military polices are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of military polices are Black or African American.
- White, 60.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.5%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Military police race
| Military police race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Military police race and ethnicity over time
See how military police racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Military police race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.49% | 12.22% | 2.81% | 15.94% |
| 2011 | 66.66% | 12.28% | 3.05% | 15.29% |
| 2012 | 66.35% | 12.33% | 2.61% | 15.36% |
| 2013 | 66.85% | 11.71% | 2.76% | 15.50% |
| 2014 | 66.24% | 11.78% | 2.95% | 15.76% |
| 2015 | 65.61% | 12.12% | 3.16% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 65.47% | 12.23% | 2.82% | 16.73% |
| 2017 | 65.05% | 12.30% | 2.85% | 16.65% |
| 2018 | 64.17% | 11.58% | 3.35% | 17.61% |
| 2019 | 65.58% | 11.13% | 3.15% | 17.16% |
| 2020 | 62.55% | 12.38% | 3.38% | 17.13% |
| 2021 | 60.65% | 11.94% | 3.50% | 18.50% |
Military police wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,313 |
| White | $44,129 |
| Black or African American | $41,380 |
| Asian | $47,724 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,445 |
Average military police age
See how the average age of military polices varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Military police age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Military police age breakdown
The average age of military polices is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the military police population.
Military police age breakdown
| Military Police Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Military police educational attainment
The most common degree for military polices is bachelor's degree, with 34% of military polices earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 31% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 34%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Military polices by degree level
| Military police degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 34% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Military police wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,007 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,884 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,486 |
| Doctorate Degree | $51,418 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,611 |
Military police employment statistics
Company size where military polices work
Below, you can see the size of companies where military polices work.
Military police jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Military police jobs by industry
The most common industries for military polices are government, professional and finance.
Military police industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 32% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Military police turnover and employment statistics
Military police unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for military polices between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Military police unemployment rate by year
| Year | Military police unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average military police tenure
The average military police stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 7,920 military polices resumes in Zippia's database.
Military police tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Military police LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of military polices 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Guard | 5.55% | 16,205 |
| Military Police | 7.15% | - |
| Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent | 8.65% | 26,771 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar military police jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Guard | 5.55% | 16,205 |
| Alcohol Law Enforcement Agent | 8.65% | 26,771 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by military polices
The most common foreign language among military polices is Spanish at 65.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 8.6% and French is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 65.7%
- German, 8.6%
- French, 4.5%
- Korean, 3.5%
- Arabic, 3.0%
- Other, 14.7%
Military police languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.7% |
| German | 8.6% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Korean | 3.5% |
| Arabic | 3.0% |
| Other | 14.7% |
