Newspaper delivery driver demographics and statistics in the US
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Newspaper delivery driver demographics by:
Newspaper delivery driver gender statistics
37.4% of newspaper delivery drivers are women and 62.6% of newspaper delivery drivers are men.
- Male, 62.6%
- Female, 37.4%
Newspaper delivery driver gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 62.6% |
| Female | 37.4% |
Newspaper delivery driver gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,243
Female income
$25,973
Newspaper delivery driver gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in newspaper delivery driver positions over time. Currently, 37.4% of newspaper delivery drivers are female.
Newspaper delivery driver gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2011 | 69.29% | 30.71% |
| 2012 | 67.36% | 32.64% |
| 2013 | 66.45% | 33.55% |
| 2014 | 65.59% | 34.41% |
| 2015 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2016 | 65.12% | 34.88% |
| 2017 | 64.64% | 35.36% |
| 2018 | 61.86% | 38.14% |
| 2019 | 62.35% | 37.65% |
| 2020 | 62.82% | 37.18% |
| 2021 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
Newspaper delivery driver related jobs gender ratio
We compared newspaper delivery 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% |
| Newspaper Delivery Driver | 63% | 37% |
| Wrecker Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tank Wagon Driver | 99% | 1% |
| Diesel Truck Driver | 100% | 0% |
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Newspaper delivery driver demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among newspaper delivery drivers is White, which makes up 59.1% of all newspaper delivery drivers. Comparatively, 20.4% of newspaper delivery drivers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of newspaper delivery drivers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.4%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Newspaper delivery driver race
| Newspaper delivery driver race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Newspaper delivery driver race and ethnicity over time
See how newspaper delivery driver racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Newspaper delivery driver race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.10% | 10.20% | 2.47% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 67.74% | 10.59% | 2.49% | 16.55% |
| 2012 | 67.02% | 10.73% | 2.64% | 16.89% |
| 2013 | 67.11% | 10.27% | 2.56% | 17.41% |
| 2014 | 66.84% | 10.72% | 2.74% | 17.06% |
| 2015 | 65.92% | 11.05% | 2.78% | 17.52% |
| 2016 | 65.13% | 10.69% | 2.87% | 18.39% |
| 2017 | 64.93% | 10.81% | 2.90% | 18.56% |
| 2018 | 64.43% | 10.86% | 3.20% | 18.57% |
| 2019 | 64.82% | 10.82% | 3.02% | 18.47% |
| 2020 | 62.04% | 10.80% | 3.26% | 18.76% |
| 2021 | 59.09% | 11.49% | 3.60% | 20.37% |
Newspaper delivery driver wage gap by race
According to our data, white newspaper delivery drivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian newspaper delivery drivers have the lowest average salary at $28,999.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,302 |
| White | $29,580 |
| Black or African American | $29,098 |
| Asian | $28,999 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $29,242 |
Average newspaper delivery driver age
See how the average age of newspaper delivery drivers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Newspaper delivery driver age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 44 |
| Unknown | 46 | 39.5 |
| Asian | 46 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 43 |
| White | 51 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49.5 | 47 |
Newspaper delivery driver age breakdown
The average age of newspaper delivery drivers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the newspaper delivery driver population.
Newspaper delivery driver age breakdown
| Newspaper Delivery Driver Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Newspaper delivery driver educational attainment
The most common degree for newspaper delivery drivers is high school diploma, with 47% of newspaper delivery drivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 47%
- Associate, 18%
- Bachelor's, 17%
- Diploma, 12%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Newspaper delivery drivers by degree level
| Newspaper delivery driver degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 47% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Bachelor's | 17% |
| Diploma | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Newspaper delivery driver wage gap by degree level
According to the data, newspaper delivery drivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $30,717 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, newspaper delivery drivers earn a median annual income of $30,355 compared to $30,100 for newspaper delivery drivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $27,525 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,100 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $30,355 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $30,717 |
Newspaper delivery driver employment statistics
Most newspaper delivery drivers work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where newspaper delivery drivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where newspaper delivery drivers work.
Newspaper delivery driver jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 21% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Newspaper delivery driver jobs by company type
Employees with the newspaper delivery driver job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most newspaper delivery drivers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Newspaper delivery driver jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 84% |
| Government | 7% |
Newspaper delivery driver jobs by industry
The most common industries for newspaper delivery drivers are media, government and transportation.
Newspaper delivery driver industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 67% |
| Government | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Newspaper delivery driver turnover and employment statistics
Newspaper delivery driver unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for newspaper delivery drivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Newspaper delivery driver unemployment rate by year
| Year | Newspaper delivery driver unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.33% |
| 2011 | 8.73% |
| 2012 | 7.76% |
| 2013 | 6.88% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.98% |
| 2016 | 4.17% |
| 2017 | 4.08% |
| 2018 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 3.45% |
| 2020 | 5.26% |
| 2021 | 5.44% |
Average newspaper delivery driver tenure
The average newspaper delivery driver stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 413 newspaper delivery drivers resumes in Zippia's database.
Newspaper delivery driver tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Newspaper delivery driver LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of newspaper delivery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Newspaper Delivery Driver | 3.95% | - |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| Special Client Bus Driver | 8.77% | 45,008 |
Similar newspaper delivery driver jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Operator | 1.73% | 26,419 |
| Bicycle Taxi Driver | 6.17% | 122,950 |
| Charter Driver | 8.69% | 44,652 |
| Special Client Bus Driver | 8.77% | 45,008 |
Foreign languages spoken by newspaper delivery drivers
The most common foreign language among newspaper delivery drivers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 16.7% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Carrier, 16.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Newspaper delivery driver languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Carrier | 16.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |
