Police commissioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Police commissioner gender statistics
14.8% of police commissioners are women and 85.2% of police commissioners are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Police commissioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Police commissioner gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,461
Female income
$45,473
Police commissioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police commissioner positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of police commissioners are female.
Police commissioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2011 | 89.03% | 10.97% |
| 2012 | 88.66% | 11.34% |
| 2013 | 87.96% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 87.52% | 12.48% |
| 2016 | 87.19% | 12.81% |
| 2017 | 87.39% | 12.61% |
| 2018 | 87.30% | 12.70% |
| 2019 | 85.86% | 14.14% |
| 2020 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2021 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
Police commissioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared police commissioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Police Commissioner | 85% | 15% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Police commissioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police commissioners is White, which makes up 76.6% of all police commissioners. Comparatively, 7.7% of police commissioners are Hispanic or Latino and 7.6% of police commissioners are Asian.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Police commissioner race
| Police commissioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Police commissioner race and ethnicity over time
See how police commissioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police commissioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.09% | 3.32% | 5.70% | 6.12% |
| 2011 | 83.28% | 3.71% | 5.32% | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 82.52% | 3.64% | 5.87% | 6.19% |
| 2013 | 82.78% | 3.45% | 5.97% | 5.93% |
| 2014 | 82.81% | 3.58% | 5.61% | 6.26% |
| 2015 | 82.76% | 3.44% | 5.59% | 6.25% |
| 2016 | 82.41% | 3.35% | 6.16% | 6.08% |
| 2017 | 81.06% | 3.51% | 6.69% | 6.66% |
| 2018 | 80.56% | 3.35% | 6.90% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 81.68% | 3.06% | 6.63% | 6.74% |
| 2020 | 78.30% | 3.54% | 7.10% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 76.56% | 3.71% | 7.55% | 7.65% |
Police commissioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white police commissioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american police commissioners have the lowest average salary at $52,311.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,011 |
| White | $58,404 |
| Black or African American | $52,311 |
| Asian | $57,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,170 |
Average police commissioner age
See how the average age of police commissioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Police commissioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Police commissioner age breakdown
The average age of police commissioners is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the police commissioner population.
Police commissioner age breakdown
| Police Commissioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Police commissioner educational attainment
The most common degree for police commissioners is bachelor's degree, with 69% of police commissioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Police commissioners by degree level
| Police commissioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Police commissioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police commissioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,410 annually. With a Doctorate degree, police commissioners earn a median annual income of $77,391 compared to $66,785 for police commissioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $77,410 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,785 |
| Doctorate Degree | $77,391 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,140 |
Police commissioner employment statistics
Company size where police commissioners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where police commissioners work.
Police commissioner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Police commissioner turnover and employment statistics
Police commissioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police commissioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police commissioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police commissioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average police commissioner tenure
The average police commissioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 police commissioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Police commissioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Police commissioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police commissioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 7.93% | 48,271 |
| Supply Chain Manager | 8.41% | 37,773 |
| Business Development Sales Manager | 9.38% | 181,115 |
| President And Founder | 9.63% | 30,920 |
| Police Commissioner | 11.54% | - |
| Senior Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 46,602 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar police commissioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Vice President | 7.93% | 48,271 |
| Supply Chain Manager | 8.41% | 37,773 |
| Business Development Sales Manager | 9.38% | 181,115 |
| President And Founder | 9.63% | 30,920 |
| Senior Human Resources Manager | 13.02% | 46,602 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Foreign languages spoken by police commissioners
- Spanish, 100.0%
Police commissioner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |