Newspaper carrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper carrier demographics by:
Newspaper carrier gender statistics
48.9% of newspaper carriers are women and 51.1% of newspaper carriers are men.
- Male, 51.1%
- Female, 48.9%
Newspaper carrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 51.1% |
| Female | 48.9% |
Newspaper carrier gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$28,534
Female income
$27,108
Newspaper carrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper carrier positions over time. Currently, 48.9% of newspaper carriers are female.
Newspaper carrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 53.68% | 46.32% |
| 2011 | 51.51% | 48.49% |
| 2012 | 52.43% | 47.57% |
| 2013 | 49.45% | 50.55% |
| 2014 | 47.74% | 52.26% |
| 2015 | 48.07% | 51.93% |
| 2016 | 47.61% | 52.39% |
| 2017 | 42.81% | 57.19% |
| 2018 | 44.00% | 56.00% |
| 2019 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2020 | 45.72% | 54.28% |
| 2021 | 51.14% | 48.86% |
Newspaper carrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper carriers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior field applications engineer and senior systems sales engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Consultant | 7% | 93% |
| Escrow Closer | 10% | 90% |
| Promotional Model | 11% | 89% |
| Newspaper Carrier | 51% | 49% |
| Senior Pre-Sales Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Senior Systems Sales Engineer | 95% | 5% |
| Senior Field Applications Engineer | 96% | 4% |
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Newspaper carrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper carriers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all newspaper carriers. Comparatively, 16.0% of newspaper carriers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of newspaper carriers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.0%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- Asian, 6.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Newspaper carrier race
| Newspaper carrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Newspaper carrier race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper carrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper carrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.02% | 9.60% | 3.93% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 66.52% | 11.72% | 4.10% | 14.77% |
| 2012 | 65.37% | 11.66% | 3.70% | 16.08% |
| 2013 | 65.46% | 11.74% | 3.90% | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 68.01% | 10.94% | 4.13% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 68.18% | 10.15% | 3.87% | 14.14% |
| 2016 | 68.85% | 10.95% | 3.92% | 13.64% |
| 2017 | 68.86% | 9.62% | 4.61% | 14.04% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 8.10% | 4.87% | 12.78% |
| 2019 | 70.10% | 7.37% | 4.69% | 14.68% |
| 2020 | 70.42% | 7.17% | 5.64% | 11.45% |
| 2021 | 61.93% | 8.86% | 6.12% | 16.03% |
Newspaper carrier wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american newspaper carriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White newspaper carriers have the lowest average salary at $26,472.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,284 |
| White | $26,472 |
| Black or African American | $33,637 |
| Asian | $28,009 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,798 |
Average newspaper carrier age
See how the average age of newspaper carriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newspaper carrier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 44 |
Newspaper carrier age breakdown
The average age of newspaper carriers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the newspaper carrier population.
Newspaper carrier age breakdown
| Newspaper Carrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Newspaper carrier educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper carriers is high school diploma, with 37% of newspaper carriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Associate, 24%
- Bachelor's, 21%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Newspaper carriers by degree level
| Newspaper carrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Associate | 24% |
| Bachelor's | 21% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Newspaper carrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, newspaper carriers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $35,049 annually. With a Associate degree, newspaper carriers earn a median annual income of $27,589 compared to $24,778 for newspaper carriers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,778 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,049 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $27,589 |
Newspaper carrier employment statistics
Most newspaper carriers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where newspaper carriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper carriers work.
Newspaper carrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Newspaper carrier jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper carrier job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper carriers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Newspaper carrier jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 91% |
| Government | 4% |
Newspaper carrier jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper carriers are media, government and professional.
Newspaper carrier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Newspaper carrier turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper carrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper carriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper carrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper carrier unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 12.61% |
| 2012 | 13.70% |
| 2013 | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 9.99% |
| 2015 | 7.24% |
| 2016 | 7.74% |
| 2017 | 8.30% |
| 2018 | 6.29% |
| 2019 | 5.74% |
| 2020 | 7.68% |
| 2021 | 9.56% |
Average newspaper carrier tenure
The average newspaper carrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,670 newspaper carriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper carrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Newspaper carrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper carriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 148,373 |
| Photographer's Model | 6.75% | 1,970 |
| Newspaper Carrier | 7.95% | - |
| Store Shopper | 8.25% | 418,727 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Broker | 12.76% | 2,770 |
Similar newspaper carrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Marketing Engineer | 6.51% | 148,373 |
| Photographer's Model | 6.75% | 1,970 |
| Store Shopper | 8.25% | 418,727 |
| Lead Setter | 11.06% | 3,395 |
| Broker | 12.76% | 2,770 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper carriers
The most common foreign language among newspaper carriers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 14.6% and French is the third-most popular at 8.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 14.6%
- French, 8.5%
- Russian, 6.1%
- Portuguese, 4.9%
- Other, 15.9%
Newspaper carrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 14.6% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Russian | 6.1% |
| Portuguese | 4.9% |
| Other | 15.9% |
