Newspaper correspondent demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper correspondent gender statistics
62.8% of newspaper correspondents are women and 37.2% of newspaper correspondents are men.
- Female, 62.8%
- Male, 37.2%
Newspaper correspondent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.8% |
| Male | 37.2% |
Newspaper correspondent gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,605
Female income
$80,385
Newspaper correspondent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper correspondent positions over time. Currently, 62.8% of newspaper correspondents are female.
Newspaper correspondent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2011 | 38.35% | 61.65% |
| 2012 | 38.32% | 61.68% |
| 2013 | 41.24% | 58.76% |
| 2014 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2015 | 37.97% | 62.03% |
| 2016 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2017 | 36.79% | 63.21% |
| 2018 | 41.21% | 58.79% |
| 2019 | 37.81% | 62.19% |
| 2020 | 41.66% | 58.34% |
| 2021 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
Newspaper correspondent related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper correspondents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Newspaper Correspondent | 37% | 63% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Newspaper correspondent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper correspondents is White, which makes up 73.8% of all newspaper correspondents. Comparatively, 8.9% of newspaper correspondents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of newspaper correspondents are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Asian, 8.1%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Newspaper correspondent race
| Newspaper correspondent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Newspaper correspondent race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper correspondent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper correspondent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.91% | 5.81% | 4.56% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 83.32% | 3.97% | 4.27% | 5.80% |
| 2012 | 80.89% | 5.73% | 5.20% | 6.37% |
| 2013 | 79.91% | 5.51% | 4.82% | 8.15% |
| 2014 | 79.34% | 4.95% | 5.16% | 7.80% |
| 2015 | 78.19% | 6.48% | 4.32% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | 81.20% | 3.22% | 5.05% | 6.55% |
| 2017 | 78.91% | 4.47% | 5.04% | 8.93% |
| 2018 | 76.92% | 6.00% | 5.32% | 9.95% |
| 2019 | 77.83% | 3.90% | 6.95% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 78.47% | 5.01% | 5.76% | 8.01% |
| 2021 | 73.83% | 4.89% | 8.05% | 8.92% |
Newspaper correspondent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,586 |
| White | $81,803 |
| Black or African American | $73,062 |
| Asian | $87,631 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $90,013 |
Average newspaper correspondent age
See how the average age of newspaper correspondents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newspaper correspondent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Newspaper correspondent age breakdown
The average age of newspaper correspondents is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the newspaper correspondent population.
Newspaper correspondent age breakdown
| Newspaper Correspondent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Newspaper correspondent educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper correspondents is bachelor's degree, with 80% of newspaper correspondents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 7% and high school diploma degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 3%
- Associate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Newspaper correspondents by degree level
| Newspaper correspondent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 3% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Newspaper correspondent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,660 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,858 |
Newspaper correspondent employment statistics
Company size where newspaper correspondents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper correspondents work.
Newspaper correspondent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 21% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Newspaper correspondent turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper correspondent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper correspondents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper correspondent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper correspondent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average newspaper correspondent tenure
The average newspaper correspondent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 newspaper correspondents resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper correspondent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Newspaper correspondent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper correspondents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Correspondent | 10.10% | - |
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Editorial Specialist | 12.38% | 1,858 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar newspaper correspondent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Show Host | 10.34% | 10,048 |
| Publicity Consultant | 12.01% | 5,338 |
| Editorial Specialist | 12.38% | 1,858 |
| Translator | 14.90% | 1,206 |
| Comic Book Writer | 16.36% | 11,008 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper correspondents
The most common foreign language among newspaper correspondents is French at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 28.6% and Catalan is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- French, 42.9%
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Catalan, 14.3%
- Italian, 14.3%
Newspaper correspondent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 42.9% |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Catalan | 14.3% |
| Italian | 14.3% |