Policeman demographics and statistics in the US
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Policeman gender statistics
4.9% of policemen are women and 95.1% of policemen are men.
- Male, 95.1%
- Female, 4.9%
Policeman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.1% |
| Female | 4.9% |
Policeman gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,548
Female income
$44,802
Policeman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in policeman positions over time. Currently, 4.9% of policemen are female.
Policeman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.45% | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 95.44% | 4.56% |
| 2012 | 95.38% | 4.62% |
| 2013 | 95.59% | 4.41% |
| 2014 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2015 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2016 | 95.79% | 4.21% |
| 2017 | 95.69% | 4.31% |
| 2018 | 95.28% | 4.72% |
| 2019 | 95.09% | 4.91% |
| 2020 | 95.75% | 4.25% |
| 2021 | 95.14% | 4.86% |
Policeman related jobs gender ratio
We compared policemen with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Policeman | 95% | 5% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Policeman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among policemen is White, which makes up 61.5% of all policemen. Comparatively, 17.5% of policemen are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of policemen are Black or African American.
- White, 61.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 12.0%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- Asian, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Policeman race
| Policeman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Policeman race and ethnicity over time
See how policeman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Policeman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.33% | 12.30% | 2.88% | 14.90% |
| 2011 | 67.50% | 12.36% | 3.13% | 14.25% |
| 2012 | 67.19% | 12.41% | 2.68% | 14.32% |
| 2013 | 67.70% | 11.79% | 2.83% | 14.46% |
| 2014 | 67.08% | 11.87% | 3.02% | 14.72% |
| 2015 | 66.45% | 12.20% | 3.23% | 15.32% |
| 2016 | 66.31% | 12.31% | 2.89% | 15.69% |
| 2017 | 65.89% | 12.38% | 2.93% | 15.61% |
| 2018 | 65.01% | 11.66% | 3.42% | 16.56% |
| 2019 | 66.43% | 11.21% | 3.23% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 63.39% | 12.46% | 3.45% | 16.09% |
| 2021 | 61.50% | 12.02% | 3.58% | 17.46% |
Policeman wage gap by race
According to our data, asian policemen have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american policemen have the lowest average salary at $45,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,870 |
| White | $48,834 |
| Black or African American | $45,589 |
| Asian | $53,099 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,768 |
Average policeman age
See how the average age of policemen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Policeman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Policeman age breakdown
The average age of policemen is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the policeman population.
Policeman age breakdown
| Policeman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Policeman educational attainment
The most common degree for policemen is bachelor's degree, with 39% of policemen earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Policemen by degree level
| Policeman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Policeman wage gap by degree level
According to the data, policemen with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,407 annually. With a Doctorate degree, policemen earn a median annual income of $57,505 compared to $54,006 for policemen with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,407 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,006 |
| Doctorate Degree | $57,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,405 |
Policeman employment statistics
Company size where policemen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where policemen work.
Policeman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Policeman turnover and employment statistics
Policeman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for policemen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Policeman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Policeman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average policeman tenure
The average policeman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,603 policemen resumes in Zippia's database.
Policeman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Policeman LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of policemen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| Policeman | 7.15% | - |
| Intelligence Group Supervisor | 8.65% | 18,668 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Similar policeman jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Corrections Officer | 5.55% | 57,316 |
| Intelligence Group Supervisor | 8.65% | 18,668 |
| Bailiff | 11.11% | 130 |
Foreign languages spoken by policemen
The most common foreign language among policemen is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.9% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- German, 11.9%
- Japanese, 9.5%
- Korean, 4.8%
- Swahili, 2.4%
- Other, 26.2%
Policeman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| German | 11.9% |
| Japanese | 9.5% |
| Korean | 4.8% |
| Swahili | 2.4% |
| Other | 26.2% |
