Political reporter demographics and statistics in the US
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Political reporter gender statistics
43.2% of political reporters are women and 56.8% of political reporters are men.
- Male, 56.8%
- Female, 43.2%
Political reporter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 56.8% |
| Female | 43.2% |
Political reporter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,992
Female income
$55,650
Political reporter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political reporter positions over time. Currently, 43.2% of political reporters are female.
Political reporter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58.45% | 41.55% |
| 2011 | 58.03% | 41.97% |
| 2012 | 58.00% | 42.00% |
| 2013 | 60.93% | 39.07% |
| 2014 | 63.33% | 36.67% |
| 2015 | 57.63% | 42.37% |
| 2016 | 59.54% | 40.46% |
| 2017 | 56.39% | 43.61% |
| 2018 | 60.90% | 39.10% |
| 2019 | 57.47% | 42.53% |
| 2020 | 61.34% | 38.66% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 43.16% |
Political reporter related jobs gender ratio
We compared political reporters 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 Reporter | 57% | 43% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Political reporter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political reporters is White, which makes up 67.2% of all political reporters. Comparatively, 12.4% of political reporters are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of political reporters are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Political reporter race
| Political reporter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Political reporter race and ethnicity over time
See how political reporter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political reporter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.34% | 7.20% | 5.93% | 10.42% |
| 2011 | 76.74% | 5.36% | 5.64% | 9.27% |
| 2012 | 74.31% | 7.13% | 6.57% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 73.33% | 6.91% | 6.19% | 11.62% |
| 2014 | 72.76% | 6.34% | 6.53% | 11.28% |
| 2015 | 71.61% | 7.87% | 5.69% | 11.68% |
| 2016 | 74.63% | 4.62% | 6.42% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 72.34% | 5.86% | 6.41% | 12.41% |
| 2018 | 70.35% | 7.39% | 6.69% | 13.43% |
| 2019 | 71.25% | 5.30% | 8.32% | 11.85% |
| 2020 | 71.90% | 6.40% | 7.13% | 11.48% |
| 2021 | 67.25% | 6.29% | 9.42% | 12.39% |
Political reporter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino political reporters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american political reporters have the lowest average salary at $51,191.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,377 |
| White | $56,508 |
| Black or African American | $51,191 |
| Asian | $60,013 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,437 |
Average political reporter age
See how the average age of political reporters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political reporter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 50 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 29 | 27.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 36 |
Political reporter age breakdown
The average age of political reporters is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the political reporter population.
Political reporter age breakdown
| Political Reporter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 32% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Political reporter educational attainment
The most common degree for political reporters is bachelor's degree, with 81% of political reporters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 81%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 2%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Political reporters by degree level
| Political reporter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 81% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Political reporter wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,386 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,537 |
Political reporter employment statistics
Most political reporters work for a private in the media industry.
Company size where political reporters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political reporters work.
Political reporter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Political reporter jobs by company type
Employees with the political reporter job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political reporters prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Political reporter jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 8% |
Political reporter jobs by industry
The most common industries for political reporters are media, government and professional.
Political reporter industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Media | 71% |
| Government | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Political reporter turnover and employment statistics
Political reporter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political reporters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political reporter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political reporter unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.18% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 5.99% |
| 2013 | 3.17% |
| 2014 | 4.18% |
| 2015 | 4.87% |
| 2016 | 2.80% |
| 2017 | 2.13% |
| 2018 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 4.35% |
| 2020 | 5.70% |
| 2021 | 3.87% |
Average political reporter tenure
The average political reporter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 257 political reporters resumes in Zippia's database.
Political reporter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Political reporter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political reporters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Political Reporter | 10.10% | - |
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Digital Media Internship | 12.01% | 72,449 |
| Executive Editor | 12.38% | 75,810 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Similar political reporter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sportscaster | 10.34% | 37 |
| Digital Media Internship | 12.01% | 72,449 |
| Executive Editor | 12.38% | 75,810 |
| Historical Interpreter | 14.90% | 3,552 |
| Advertising Writer | 16.36% | 13,726 |
| Mobile Disc Jockey | 16.36% | 5,576 |
Foreign languages spoken by political reporters
The most common foreign language among political reporters is Spanish at 30.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.1% and French is the third-most popular at 12.1%.
- Spanish, 30.3%
- Portuguese, 12.1%
- French, 12.1%
- Arabic, 9.1%
- German, 6.1%
- Other, 30.3%
Political reporter languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 30.3% |
| Portuguese | 12.1% |
| French | 12.1% |
| Arabic | 9.1% |
| German | 6.1% |
| Other | 30.3% |