Political organizer demographics and statistics in the US
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Political organizer gender statistics
45.7% of political organizers are women and 54.3% of political organizers are men.
- Male, 54.3%
- Female, 45.7%
Political organizer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.3% |
| Female | 45.7% |
Political organizer gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,954
Female income
$52,921
Political organizer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political organizer positions over time. Currently, 45.7% of political organizers are female.
Political organizer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.79% | 39.21% |
| 2011 | 56.45% | 43.55% |
| 2012 | 58.40% | 41.60% |
| 2013 | 60.64% | 39.36% |
| 2014 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2015 | 54.22% | 45.78% |
| 2016 | 57.52% | 42.48% |
| 2017 | 62.75% | 37.25% |
| 2018 | 61.19% | 38.81% |
| 2019 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2020 | 54.60% | 45.40% |
| 2021 | 54.35% | 45.65% |
Political organizer related jobs gender ratio
We compared political organizers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Political Organizer | 54% | 46% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Political organizer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political organizers is White, which makes up 57.5% of all political organizers. Comparatively, 18.2% of political organizers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of political organizers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.2%
- Black or African American, 8.8%
- Asian, 7.1%
- Unknown, 6.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
Political organizer race
| Political organizer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 6.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
Political organizer race and ethnicity over time
See how political organizer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political organizer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.06% | 10.27% | 5.56% | 13.40% |
| 2011 | 64.48% | 11.54% | 5.94% | 13.53% |
| 2012 | 62.03% | 10.98% | 6.20% | 14.72% |
| 2013 | 62.63% | 9.38% | 5.88% | 16.37% |
| 2014 | 60.89% | 10.86% | 6.52% | 16.33% |
| 2015 | 62.99% | 10.11% | 7.29% | 15.03% |
| 2016 | 61.62% | 8.79% | 7.48% | 16.47% |
| 2017 | 61.65% | 9.84% | 6.30% | 17.68% |
| 2018 | 64.80% | 9.94% | 5.75% | 14.04% |
| 2019 | 62.75% | 7.58% | 6.99% | 17.24% |
| 2020 | 59.25% | 6.23% | 7.61% | 18.49% |
| 2021 | 57.46% | 8.83% | 7.10% | 18.24% |
Political organizer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian political organizers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american political organizers have the lowest average salary at $51,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,160 |
| White | $53,847 |
| Black or African American | $51,083 |
| Asian | $55,418 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,369 |
Average political organizer age
See how the average age of political organizers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political organizer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40.5 | |
| White | 42.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 50.5 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 37 |
Political organizer age breakdown
The average age of political organizers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the political organizer population.
Political organizer age breakdown
| Political Organizer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 27% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Political organizer educational attainment
The most common degree for political organizers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of political organizers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 10% and associate degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Associate, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Political organizers by degree level
| Political organizer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Political organizer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, political organizers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,308 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, political organizers earn a median annual income of $53,884 compared to $48,678 for political organizers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,308 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,753 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,884 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,678 |
Political organizer employment statistics
Most political organizers work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where political organizers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political organizers work.
Political organizer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 39% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 5% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Political organizer jobs by company type
Employees with the political organizer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political organizers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Political organizer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 14% |
Political organizer jobs by industry
The most common industries for political organizers are non profits, health care and professional.
Political organizer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 44% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Education | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
Political organizer turnover and employment statistics
Political organizer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political organizers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political organizer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political organizer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.67% |
| 2011 | 5.73% |
| 2012 | 7.54% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 5.84% |
| 2015 | 5.71% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.23% |
| 2018 | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.40% |
Average political organizer tenure
The average political organizer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 300 political organizers resumes in Zippia's database.
Political organizer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 48% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Political organizer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political organizers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Service Provider | 11.48% | 25,552 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
| Political Organizer | 20.79% | - |
Similar political organizer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| HIV Counselor | 8.96% | 34,058 |
| Adult Parole Officer | 9.50% | 56,898 |
| Welfare Adviser | 11.25% | 11,336 |
| Service Provider | 11.48% | 25,552 |
| Psychotherapist-Counselor | 15.06% | 28,899 |
| Mental Health Practitioner | 15.06% | 140,365 |
Foreign languages spoken by political organizers
The most common foreign language among political organizers is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Hebrew, 4.2%
- Hmong, 4.2%
- Other, 4.1%
Political organizer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Hebrew | 4.2% |
| Hmong | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.1% |