Precinct police captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Precinct police captain gender statistics
30.4% of precinct police captains are women and 69.6% of precinct police captains are men.
- Male, 69.6%
- Female, 30.4%
Precinct police captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 69.6% |
| Female | 30.4% |
Precinct police captain gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$106,366
Female income
$91,649
Precinct police captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in precinct police captain positions over time. Currently, 30.4% of precinct police captains are female.
Precinct police captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.18% | 31.82% |
| 2011 | 67.54% | 32.46% |
| 2012 | 72.97% | 27.03% |
| 2013 | 71.41% | 28.59% |
| 2014 | 67.67% | 32.33% |
| 2015 | 68.82% | 31.18% |
| 2016 | 70.15% | 29.85% |
| 2017 | 69.69% | 30.31% |
| 2018 | 69.38% | 30.62% |
| 2019 | 72.06% | 27.94% |
| 2020 | 66.85% | 33.15% |
| 2021 | 69.64% | 30.36% |
Precinct police captain related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Precinct Police Captain | 70% | 30% |
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Female
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Precinct police captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among precinct police captains is White, which makes up 66.2% of all precinct police captains. Comparatively, 14.0% of precinct police captains are Black or African American and 12.8% of precinct police captains are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.2%
- Black or African American, 14.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.8%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Precinct police captain race
| Precinct police captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.2% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.8% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Precinct police captain race and ethnicity over time
See how precinct police captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Precinct police captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.99% | 13.08% | 1.17% | 10.30% |
| 2011 | 70.71% | 14.75% | 0.90% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 71.65% | 14.07% | 1.56% | 9.76% |
| 2013 | 70.17% | 15.98% | 1.60% | 9.42% |
| 2014 | 69.66% | 15.79% | 1.40% | 11.16% |
| 2015 | 70.33% | 15.51% | 1.33% | 10.01% |
| 2016 | 68.92% | 17.07% | 1.03% | 10.78% |
| 2017 | 69.73% | 14.42% | 1.80% | 11.17% |
| 2018 | 69.75% | 14.52% | 1.18% | 11.92% |
| 2019 | 68.78% | 12.64% | 1.75% | 12.91% |
| 2020 | 67.04% | 12.99% | 2.02% | 12.88% |
| 2021 | 66.18% | 14.01% | 1.76% | 12.76% |
Precinct police captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino precinct police captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown precinct police captains have the lowest average salary at $91,442.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,442 |
| White | $97,368 |
| Black or African American | $92,272 |
| Asian | $125,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $132,074 |
Average precinct police captain age
See how the average age of precinct police captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Precinct police captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | |
| White | 47 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 41.5 |
| Asian | 42 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 53.5 |
Precinct police captain age breakdown
The average age of precinct police captains is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the precinct police captain population.
Precinct police captain age breakdown
| Precinct Police Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 78% |
| 30-40 years | 21% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Precinct police captain educational attainment
The most common degree for precinct police captains is bachelor's degree, with 56% of precinct police captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 10%
- Doctorate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Precinct police captains by degree level
| Precinct police captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Doctorate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Precinct police captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, precinct police captains with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $143,869 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, precinct police captains earn a median annual income of $123,283 compared to $81,378 for precinct police captains with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $143,869 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,885 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $123,283 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $81,378 |
Precinct police captain turnover and employment statistics
Precinct police captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for precinct police captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Precinct police captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Precinct police captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 1.64% |
| 2013 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 1.46% |
| 2015 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 1.04% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 0.86% |
| 2019 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 0.90% |
Average precinct police captain tenure
The average precinct police captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 63 precinct police captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Precinct police captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 58% |
| 1-2 years | 14% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Precinct police captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of precinct police captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Fire Chief | 6.87% | 17,724 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Precinct Police Captain | 10.94% | - |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Similar precinct police captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Fire Chief | 6.87% | 17,724 |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by precinct police captains
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
Precinct police captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |