Police superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
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Police superintendent gender statistics
6.3% of police superintendents are women and 93.8% of police superintendents are men.
- Male, 93.8%
- Female, 6.2%
Police superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.8% |
| Female | 6.2% |
Police superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$73,970
Female income
$65,741
Police superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in police superintendent positions over time. Currently, 6.3% of police superintendents are female.
Police superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.34% | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2012 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2013 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2014 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2015 | 93.52% | 6.48% |
| 2016 | 93.89% | 6.11% |
| 2017 | 93.76% | 6.24% |
| 2018 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2019 | 94.40% | 5.60% |
| 2020 | 92.95% | 7.05% |
| 2021 | 93.75% | 6.25% |
Police superintendent related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Police Superintendent | 94% | 6% |
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Police superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among police superintendents is White, which makes up 74.3% of all police superintendents. Comparatively, 10.4% of police superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 8.4% of police superintendents are Black or African American.
- White, 74.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 8.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
Police superintendent race
| Police superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
Police superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how police superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Police superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.08% | 7.50% | 1.08% | 7.97% |
| 2011 | 78.80% | 9.17% | 0.81% | 8.66% |
| 2012 | 79.74% | 8.50% | 1.47% | 7.43% |
| 2013 | 78.26% | 10.40% | 1.51% | 7.10% |
| 2014 | 77.75% | 10.22% | 1.30% | 8.84% |
| 2015 | 78.42% | 9.94% | 1.24% | 7.69% |
| 2016 | 77.01% | 11.50% | 0.94% | 8.46% |
| 2017 | 77.82% | 8.84% | 1.71% | 8.84% |
| 2018 | 77.83% | 8.94% | 1.09% | 9.59% |
| 2019 | 76.87% | 7.06% | 1.66% | 10.59% |
| 2020 | 75.13% | 7.41% | 1.93% | 10.56% |
| 2021 | 74.27% | 8.44% | 1.67% | 10.44% |
Police superintendent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino police superintendents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown police superintendents have the lowest average salary at $65,623.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,623 |
| White | $68,969 |
| Black or African American | $66,094 |
| Asian | $84,313 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,807 |
Average police superintendent age
See how the average age of police superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Police superintendent 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 superintendent age breakdown
The average age of police superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the police superintendent population.
Police superintendent age breakdown
| Police Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Police superintendent educational attainment
The most common degree for police superintendents is bachelor's degree, with 52% of police superintendents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 33% and master's degree degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Master's, 33%
- Associate, 14%
Police superintendents by degree level
| Police superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Master's | 33% |
| Associate | 14% |
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Police superintendent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, police superintendents with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $93,962 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, police superintendents earn a median annual income of $83,144 compared to $59,833 for police superintendents with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $93,962 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,235 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,144 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,833 |
Police superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Police superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for police superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Police superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Police superintendent 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 superintendent tenure
The average police superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 39 police superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Police superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 13% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 46% |
Police superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of police superintendents 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 Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Police Superintendent | 10.94% | - |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |
Similar police superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | 95,369 |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Prison Guard Supervisor | 18.30% | 16,884 |