Political researcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Political researcher gender statistics
40.2% of political researchers are women and 59.8% of political researchers are men.
- Male, 59.8%
- Female, 40.2%
Political researcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.8% |
| Female | 40.2% |
Political researcher gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,469
Female income
$51,933
Political researcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in political researcher positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of political researchers are female.
Political researcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.32% | 49.68% |
| 2011 | 52.69% | 47.31% |
| 2012 | 48.90% | 51.10% |
| 2013 | 48.23% | 51.77% |
| 2014 | 50.78% | 49.22% |
| 2015 | 59.28% | 40.72% |
| 2016 | 55.39% | 44.61% |
| 2017 | 51.69% | 48.31% |
| 2018 | 52.95% | 47.05% |
| 2019 | 55.03% | 44.97% |
| 2020 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2021 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
Political researcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared political researchers 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 Researcher | 60% | 40% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Political researcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among political researchers is White, which makes up 63.8% of all political researchers. Comparatively, 14.0% of political researchers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of political researchers are Asian.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Asian, 7.9%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Unknown, 6.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Political researcher race
| Political researcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Asian | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Unknown | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Political researcher race and ethnicity over time
See how political researcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Political researcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.23% | 11.32% | 6.51% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 71.12% | 8.44% | 6.53% | 9.11% |
| 2012 | 68.89% | 7.62% | 6.94% | 11.33% |
| 2013 | 67.51% | 9.17% | 6.70% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 62.98% | 10.48% | 8.09% | 12.28% |
| 2015 | 70.92% | 8.62% | 8.22% | 9.24% |
| 2016 | 68.91% | 8.62% | 7.42% | 10.85% |
| 2017 | 64.59% | 7.08% | 7.31% | 15.50% |
| 2018 | 71.10% | 7.80% | 7.16% | 10.77% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 7.14% | 8.35% | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 62.77% | 7.93% | 9.19% | 12.06% |
| 2021 | 63.76% | 6.85% | 7.86% | 13.99% |
Political researcher wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,083 |
| White | $52,537 |
| Black or African American | $54,222 |
| Asian | $52,861 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,830 |
Average political researcher age
See how the average age of political researchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Political researcher 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 researcher age breakdown
The average age of political researchers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the political researcher population.
Political researcher age breakdown
| Political Researcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Political researcher educational attainment
The most common degree for political researchers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of political researchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Political researchers by degree level
| Political researcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Political researcher wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,788 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,036 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,207 |
Political researcher employment statistics
Most political researchers work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where political researchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where political researchers work.
Political researcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Political researcher jobs by company type
Employees with the political researcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most political researchers prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Political researcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 57% |
| Private | 36% |
| Government | 7% |
Political researcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for political researchers are education, non profits and professional.
Political researcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 47% |
| Non Profits | 15% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Real Estate | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Political researcher turnover and employment statistics
Political researcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for political researchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Political researcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Political researcher 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 researcher tenure
The average political researcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 104 political researchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Political researcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 0% |
Political researcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of political researchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economist Research Assistant | 7.51% | 47,005 |
| Political Researcher | 10.82% | - |
| Clinical Fellow | 11.87% | 59,094 |
| Transportation Planner | 13.00% | 21,425 |
| Pediatric Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 13,345 |
Similar political researcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Economist Research Assistant | 7.51% | 47,005 |
| Clinical Fellow | 11.87% | 59,094 |
| Transportation Planner | 13.00% | 21,425 |
| Pediatric Neuropsychologist | 19.82% | 13,345 |
Foreign languages spoken by political researchers
The most common foreign language among political researchers is Spanish at 47.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 23.5% and Korean is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 47.1%
- French, 23.5%
- Korean, 11.8%
- Greek, 5.9%
- Russian, 5.9%
- Other, 5.8%
Political researcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.1% |
| French | 23.5% |
| Korean | 11.8% |
| Greek | 5.9% |
| Russian | 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |