Police commanding officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Police commanding officer gender statistics
7.0% of police commanding officers are women and 93.0% of police commanding officers are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Police commanding officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Police commanding officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$86,885
Female income
$81,289
Police commanding officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police commanding officer positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of police commanding officers are female.
Police commanding officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.52% | 7.48% |
| 2011 | 92.32% | 7.68% |
| 2012 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2013 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2014 | 92.36% | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2016 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2017 | 93.00% | 7.00% |
| 2018 | 92.90% | 7.10% |
| 2019 | 93.71% | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2021 | 92.98% | 7.02% |
Police commanding officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Police Commanding Officer | 93% | 7% |
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Police commanding officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police commanding officers is White, which makes up 66.8% of all police commanding officers. Comparatively, 16.3% of police commanding officers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of police commanding officers are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.3%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Police commanding officer race
| Police commanding officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Police commanding officer race and ethnicity over time
See how police commanding officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police commanding officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.65% | 8.79% | 1.21% | 13.85% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 10.46% | 0.94% | 14.54% |
| 2012 | 72.30% | 9.78% | 1.60% | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 70.83% | 11.69% | 1.63% | 12.98% |
| 2014 | 70.32% | 11.50% | 1.43% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 70.98% | 11.22% | 1.37% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 69.57% | 12.78% | 1.07% | 14.34% |
| 2017 | 70.38% | 10.13% | 1.84% | 14.72% |
| 2018 | 70.40% | 10.22% | 1.22% | 15.47% |
| 2019 | 69.44% | 8.35% | 1.79% | 16.47% |
| 2020 | 67.69% | 8.70% | 2.06% | 16.44% |
| 2021 | 66.84% | 9.72% | 1.80% | 16.32% |
Police commanding officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino police commanding officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown police commanding officers have the lowest average salary at $81,207.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,207 |
| White | $83,519 |
| Black or African American | $81,536 |
| Asian | $93,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,714 |
Average police commanding officer age
See how the average age of police commanding officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Police commanding officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Police commanding officer age breakdown
The average age of police commanding officers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the police commanding officer population.
Police commanding officer age breakdown
| Police Commanding Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Police commanding officer educational attainment
The most common degree for police commanding officers is bachelor's degree, with 47% of police commanding officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 18%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Police commanding officers by degree level
| Police commanding officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 18% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Police commanding officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police commanding officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,445 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, police commanding officers earn a median annual income of $92,811 compared to $77,082 for police commanding officers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,445 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $72,924 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $92,811 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $77,082 |
Police commanding officer employment statistics
Company size where police commanding officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police commanding officers work.
Police commanding officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Police commanding officer jobs by company type
Employees with the police commanding officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most police commanding officers prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Police commanding officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 53% |
Police commanding officer turnover and employment statistics
Police commanding officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police commanding officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police commanding officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police commanding officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average police commanding officer tenure
The average police commanding officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 88 police commanding officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Police commanding officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 33% |
Police commanding officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police commanding officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,398 |
| Assistant Director Of Security | 6.90% | 59,928 |
| Police Commanding Officer | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Similar police commanding officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Fighter | 6.87% | 3,398 |
| Assistant Director Of Security | 6.90% | 59,928 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Foreign languages spoken by police commanding officers
The most common foreign language among police commanding officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Cheyenne at 25.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Cheyenne, 25.0%
- Italian, 25.0%
Police commanding officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Cheyenne | 25.0% |
| Italian | 25.0% |