National guard member demographics and statistics in the US
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National guard member gender statistics
52.9% of national guard members are women and 47.1% of national guard members are men.
- Female, 52.9%
- Male, 47.1%
National guard member gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% |
| Male | 47.1% |
National guard member gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,896
Female income
$76,393
National guard member gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in national guard member positions over time. Currently, 52.9% of national guard members are female.
National guard member gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.27% | 54.73% |
| 2011 | 48.42% | 51.58% |
| 2012 | 45.22% | 54.78% |
| 2013 | 50.60% | 49.40% |
| 2014 | 50.44% | 49.56% |
| 2015 | 46.11% | 53.89% |
| 2016 | 45.67% | 54.33% |
| 2017 | 45.80% | 54.20% |
| 2018 | 49.71% | 50.29% |
| 2019 | 53.72% | 46.28% |
| 2020 | 62.32% | 37.68% |
| 2021 | 47.09% | 52.91% |
National guard member related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| National Guard Member | 47% | 53% |
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National guard member demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among national guard members is White, which makes up 53.0% of all national guard members. Comparatively, 17.9% of national guard members are Hispanic or Latino and 14.2% of national guard members are Black or African American.
- White, 53.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Black or African American, 14.2%
- Asian, 8.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
National guard member race
| National guard member race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 53.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 14.2% |
| Asian | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
National guard member race and ethnicity over time
See how national guard member racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
National guard member race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.54% | 12.15% | 5.79% | 13.24% |
| 2011 | 66.22% | 13.04% | 6.05% | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 61.95% | 12.98% | 5.54% | 14.16% |
| 2013 | 62.15% | 12.27% | 6.52% | 14.01% |
| 2014 | 62.86% | 11.49% | 6.26% | 14.21% |
| 2015 | 58.40% | 14.82% | 6.25% | 14.44% |
| 2016 | 61.10% | 14.36% | 5.96% | 13.60% |
| 2017 | 60.46% | 11.07% | 5.94% | 17.37% |
| 2018 | 57.79% | 13.05% | 6.25% | 17.00% |
| 2019 | 59.53% | 13.12% | 6.34% | 15.48% |
| 2020 | 56.26% | 13.59% | 6.40% | 18.42% |
| 2021 | 52.97% | 14.15% | 7.98% | 17.88% |
National guard member wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown national guard members have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian national guard members have the lowest average salary at $72,349.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,021 |
| White | $85,456 |
| Black or African American | $85,415 |
| Asian | $72,349 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,439 |
Average national guard member age
See how the average age of national guard members varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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National guard member age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
National guard member age breakdown
The average age of national guard members is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the national guard member population.
National guard member age breakdown
| National Guard Member Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
National guard member educational attainment
The most common degree for national guard members is bachelor's degree, with 71% of national guard members earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 3%
National guard members by degree level
| National guard member degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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National guard member wage gap by degree level
According to the data, national guard members with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $81,524 annually. With a Associate degree, national guard members earn a median annual income of $69,483 compared to $55,283 for national guard members with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,283 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,524 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,483 |
National guard member employment statistics
Most national guard members work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where national guard members work
Below, you can see the size of companies where national guard members work.
National guard member jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
National guard member jobs by company type
Employees with the national guard member job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most national guard members prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
National guard member jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 33% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 16% |
National guard member jobs by industry
The most common industries for national guard members are education, non profits and government.
National guard member industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Non Profits | 19% |
| Government | 11% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
National guard member turnover and employment statistics
National guard member unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for national guard members between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
National guard member unemployment rate by year
| Year | National guard member unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average national guard member tenure
The average national guard member stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,374 national guard members resumes in Zippia's database.
National guard member tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Foreign languages spoken by national guard members
The most common foreign language among national guard members is Spanish at 52.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.8% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 52.7%
- French, 12.8%
- Chinese, 3.7%
- German, 3.3%
- Hindi, 3.3%
- Other, 24.2%
National guard member languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.7% |
| French | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 3.7% |
| German | 3.3% |
| Hindi | 3.3% |
| Other | 24.2% |