Political internship demographics and statistics in the US
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Political internship demographics by:
Political internship gender statistics
50.5% of political interns are women and 49.5% of political interns are men.
- Female, 50.5%
- Male, 49.5%
Political internship gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% |
Political internship gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,493
Female income
$41,182
Political internship gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political internship positions over time. Currently, 50.5% of political interns are female.
Political internship gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2011 | 55.22% | 44.78% |
| 2012 | 52.82% | 47.18% |
| 2013 | 57.58% | 42.42% |
| 2014 | 53.08% | 46.92% |
| 2015 | 49.80% | 50.20% |
| 2016 | 50.35% | 49.65% |
| 2017 | 55.14% | 44.86% |
| 2018 | 52.35% | 47.65% |
| 2019 | 53.03% | 46.97% |
| 2020 | 51.58% | 48.42% |
| 2021 | 49.54% | 50.46% |
Political internship related jobs gender ratio
We compared political interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Political Internship | 50% | 50% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Political internship demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political interns is White, which makes up 66.2% of all political interns. Comparatively, 12.3% of political interns are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of political interns are Black or African American.
- White, 66.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Asian, 5.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Political internship race
| Political internship race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Political internship race and ethnicity over time
See how political internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political internship race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.39% | 9.80% | 4.34% | 9.37% |
| 2011 | 73.63% | 9.97% | 4.46% | 9.13% |
| 2012 | 73.66% | 9.36% | 3.98% | 9.68% |
| 2013 | 72.46% | 10.58% | 4.45% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 72.97% | 10.53% | 3.49% | 9.87% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 9.50% | 5.45% | 10.64% |
| 2016 | 71.40% | 9.80% | 5.24% | 10.18% |
| 2017 | 73.02% | 9.89% | 4.18% | 10.70% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 8.89% | 5.18% | 11.46% |
| 2019 | 72.40% | 9.05% | 4.66% | 10.85% |
| 2020 | 66.88% | 9.89% | 4.62% | 14.78% |
| 2021 | 66.23% | 10.42% | 5.36% | 12.28% |
Political internship wage gap by race
According to our data, white political interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino political interns have the lowest average salary at $41,525.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,534 |
| White | $45,869 |
| Black or African American | $41,584 |
| Asian | $43,151 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,525 |
Average political internship age
See how the average age of political interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Political internship age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 35.5 |
| White | 43 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 49.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 36 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 |
Political internship age breakdown
The average age of political interns is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the political internship population.
Political internship age breakdown
| Political Internship Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Political internship educational attainment
The most common degree for political interns is bachelor's degree, with 77% of political interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 10% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 10%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Political interns by degree level
| Political internship degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Political internship wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $48,218 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,392 |
Political internship employment statistics
Most political interns work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where political interns work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political interns work.
Political internship jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Political internship jobs by company type
Employees with the political internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political interns prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Political internship jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 47% |
| Government | 20% |
Political internship jobs by industry
The most common industries for political interns are non profits, education and media.
Political internship industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 27% |
| Education | 14% |
| Media | 11% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Political internship turnover and employment statistics
Political internship unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political internship unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political internship unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.84% |
| 2011 | 5.89% |
| 2012 | 4.61% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 3.98% |
| 2015 | 3.27% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 2.01% |
| 2019 | 3.01% |
| 2020 | 3.59% |
| 2021 | 3.67% |
Average political internship tenure
The average political internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,959 political interns resumes in Zippia's database.
Political internship tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 86% |
| 1-2 years | 7% |
| 3-4 years | 2% |
| 5-7 years | 3% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Political internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political interns 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Political Internship | 12.01% | - |
| Continuity Editor | 12.38% | 4,893 |
| Arabic Translator | 14.90% | 746 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Similar political internship jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Radio News Writer | 10.10% | 13,788 |
| On-Air Announcer | 10.34% | 1,304 |
| Continuity Editor | 12.38% | 4,893 |
| Arabic Translator | 14.90% | 746 |
| Freelance Journalist | 16.36% | 10,775 |
| Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 1,991 |
Foreign languages spoken by political interns
The most common foreign language among political interns is Spanish at 32.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 22.1% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 6.4%.
- Spanish, 32.3%
- French, 22.1%
- Arabic, 6.4%
- German, 5.7%
- Russian, 5.2%
- Other, 28.3%
Political internship languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 32.3% |
| French | 22.1% |
| Arabic | 6.4% |
| German | 5.7% |
| Russian | 5.2% |
| Other | 28.3% |
