New car driver demographics and statistics in the US
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New car driver gender statistics
16.7% of new car drivers are women and 83.3% of new car drivers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
New car driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
New car driver gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,237
Female income
$43,468
New car driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in new car driver positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of new car drivers are female.
New car driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2011 | 83.55% | 16.45% |
| 2012 | 84.80% | 15.20% |
| 2013 | 86.05% | 13.95% |
| 2014 | 84.90% | 15.10% |
| 2015 | 85.46% | 14.54% |
| 2016 | 83.80% | 16.20% |
| 2017 | 83.84% | 16.16% |
| 2018 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2019 | 84.72% | 15.28% |
| 2020 | 84.64% | 15.36% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
New car driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared new car drivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, diesel truck driver and tank wagon driver have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Matron | 11% | 89% |
| Bus Escort | 18% | 82% |
| Bus Monitor | 19% | 81% |
| New Car Driver | 83% | 17% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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New car driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among new car drivers is White, which makes up 55.4% of all new car drivers. Comparatively, 21.6% of new car drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of new car drivers are Asian.
- White, 55.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.6%
- Asian, 9.5%
- Black or African American, 8.3%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
New car driver race
| New car driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.6% |
| Asian | 9.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
New car driver race and ethnicity over time
See how new car driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
New car driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.66% | 10.47% | 3.07% | 15.18% |
| 2011 | 65.79% | 10.76% | 4.89% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 64.79% | 11.24% | 4.67% | 15.85% |
| 2013 | 64.91% | 11.87% | 4.48% | 15.70% |
| 2014 | 63.99% | 11.00% | 6.54% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 64.33% | 11.44% | 5.80% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | 60.84% | 10.98% | 6.61% | 18.04% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 10.35% | 5.13% | 17.84% |
| 2018 | 60.16% | 8.99% | 7.77% | 19.13% |
| 2019 | 59.97% | 8.27% | 7.60% | 20.77% |
| 2020 | 54.26% | 9.93% | 8.34% | 21.83% |
| 2021 | 55.42% | 8.31% | 9.49% | 21.62% |
New car driver wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,224 |
| White | $48,356 |
| Black or African American | $47,813 |
| Asian | $46,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,958 |
Average new car driver age
See how the average age of new car drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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New car driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 42 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Asian | 44 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 43 |
New car driver age breakdown
The average age of new car drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 68% of the new car driver population.
New car driver age breakdown
| New Car Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 68% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 10% |
New car driver educational attainment
The most common degree for new car drivers is bachelor's degree, with 31% of new car drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 14%
- Other Degrees, 9%
New car drivers by degree level
| New car driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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New car driver wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,678 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,378 |
New car driver employment statistics
Company size where new car drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where new car drivers work.
New car driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
New car driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for new car drivers are transportation, professional and retail.
New car driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 28% |
| Professional | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
New car driver turnover and employment statistics
New car driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for new car drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New car driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | New car driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.48% |
| 2011 | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 8.75% |
| 2013 | 8.37% |
| 2014 | 5.16% |
| 2015 | 4.66% |
| 2016 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 4.87% |
| 2018 | 4.33% |
| 2019 | 4.21% |
| 2020 | 11.68% |
| 2021 | 19.13% |
Average new car driver tenure
The average new car driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 91 new car drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
New car driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
New car driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of new car drivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Feeder Driver | 3.95% | 791,253 |
| New Car Driver | 6.17% | - |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Similar new car driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Street Sweeper Operator | 1.73% | 26,241 |
| Feeder Driver | 3.95% | 791,253 |
| Motor Bus Driver | 8.69% | 8,417 |
| School Bus Operator | 8.77% | 49,076 |
Foreign languages spoken by new car drivers
The most common foreign language among new car drivers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Persian, 20.0%
New car driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Persian | 20.0% |