Political analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Political analyst gender statistics
33.0% of political analysts are women and 67.0% of political analysts are men.
- Male, 67.0%
- Female, 33.0%
Political analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.0% |
| Female | 33.0% |
Political analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,986
Female income
$96,392
Political analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political analyst positions over time. Currently, 33.0% of political analysts are female.
Political analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.99% | 42.01% |
| 2011 | 60.28% | 39.72% |
| 2012 | 56.60% | 43.40% |
| 2013 | 55.94% | 44.06% |
| 2014 | 58.43% | 41.57% |
| 2015 | 66.49% | 33.51% |
| 2016 | 62.85% | 37.15% |
| 2017 | 59.31% | 40.69% |
| 2018 | 60.53% | 39.47% |
| 2019 | 62.51% | 37.49% |
| 2020 | 67.45% | 32.55% |
| 2021 | 66.96% | 33.04% |
Political analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared political analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Political Analyst | 67% | 33% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Political analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political analysts is White, which makes up 63.5% of all political analysts. Comparatively, 13.9% of political analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of political analysts are Asian.
- White, 63.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 6.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Political analyst race
| Political analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Political analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how political analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.01% | 11.26% | 6.48% | 9.58% |
| 2011 | 70.90% | 8.39% | 6.50% | 9.04% |
| 2012 | 68.67% | 7.57% | 6.91% | 11.26% |
| 2013 | 67.28% | 9.12% | 6.67% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 62.75% | 10.43% | 8.06% | 12.21% |
| 2015 | 70.70% | 8.56% | 8.19% | 9.17% |
| 2016 | 68.68% | 8.56% | 7.38% | 10.78% |
| 2017 | 64.37% | 7.02% | 7.28% | 15.43% |
| 2018 | 70.87% | 7.75% | 7.13% | 10.70% |
| 2019 | 68.35% | 7.08% | 8.32% | 11.67% |
| 2020 | 62.54% | 7.88% | 9.16% | 11.99% |
| 2021 | 63.53% | 6.80% | 7.83% | 13.92% |
Political analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american political analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino political analysts have the lowest average salary at $92,906.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $98,758 |
| White | $97,061 |
| Black or African American | $98,910 |
| Asian | $97,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $92,906 |
Average political analyst age
See how the average age of political analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 46 | 37.5 |
| White | 40.5 | 39 |
| Asian | 40 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
Political analyst age breakdown
The average age of political analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the political analyst population.
Political analyst age breakdown
| Political Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Political analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for political analysts is bachelor's degree, with 57% of political analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 57%
- Master's, 26%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Political analysts by degree level
| Political analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 57% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Political analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, political analysts with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $105,299 annually. With a Master's degree, political analysts earn a median annual income of $102,749 compared to $94,271 for political analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,749 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $94,271 |
| Doctorate Degree | $105,299 |
Political analyst employment statistics
Most political analysts work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where political analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political analysts work.
Political analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Political analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the political analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political analysts prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Political analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 12% |
Political analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for political analysts are technology, professional and education.
Political analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 17% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Finance | 11% |
| Media | 11% |
| Non Profits | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Political analyst turnover and employment statistics
Political analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 5.58% |
| 2013 | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 6.50% |
| 2015 | 6.49% |
| 2016 | 3.93% |
| 2017 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 3.43% |
| 2019 | 2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.85% |
| 2021 | 5.34% |
Average political analyst tenure
The average political analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 267 political analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Political analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Political analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Internship | 7.51% | 92,622 |
| Political Analyst | 10.82% | - |
| Staff Psychologist | 11.87% | 85,221 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Similar political analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Internship | 7.51% | 92,622 |
| Staff Psychologist | 11.87% | 85,221 |
| Neighborhood Planner | 13.00% | 13,668 |
| Testing Projects Administrator | 19.82% | 52,262 |
Foreign languages spoken by political analysts
The most common foreign language among political analysts is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 12.3% and Italian is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- French, 12.3%
- Italian, 7.0%
- Chinese, 5.3%
- Arabic, 5.3%
- Other, 36.8%
Political analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| French | 12.3% |
| Italian | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 5.3% |
| Arabic | 5.3% |
| Other | 36.8% |
