Prefect demographics and statistics in the US
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Prefect gender statistics
38.2% of prefects are women and 61.8% of prefects are men.
- Male, 61.8%
- Female, 38.2%
Prefect gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.8% |
| Female | 38.2% |
Prefect gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,935
Female income
$31,859
Prefect gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in prefect positions over time. Currently, 38.2% of prefects are female.
Prefect gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.75% | 33.25% |
| 2011 | 65.78% | 34.22% |
| 2012 | 64.23% | 35.77% |
| 2013 | 65.39% | 34.61% |
| 2014 | 65.42% | 34.58% |
| 2015 | 63.40% | 36.60% |
| 2016 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2017 | 62.42% | 37.58% |
| 2018 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2019 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2020 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2021 | 61.78% | 38.22% |
Prefect related jobs gender ratio
We compared prefects with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, catholic priest and imam have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Preschool | 5% | 95% |
| Deaconess | 8% | 92% |
| Christian Science Nurse | 15% | 85% |
| Prefect | 62% | 38% |
| Music Pastor | 93% | 7% |
| Imam | 94% | 6% |
| Catholic Priest | 97% | 3% |
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Prefect demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among prefects is White, which makes up 68.4% of all prefects. Comparatively, 11.7% of prefects are Black or African American and 8.9% of prefects are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.4%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Prefect race
| Prefect race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Prefect race and ethnicity over time
See how prefect racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Prefect race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.44% | 10.19% | 5.21% | 6.64% |
| 2011 | 73.52% | 10.45% | 6.44% | 7.57% |
| 2012 | 74.78% | 10.47% | 5.75% | 6.94% |
| 2013 | 74.42% | 10.88% | 5.83% | 7.22% |
| 2014 | 73.36% | 10.26% | 6.09% | 8.02% |
| 2015 | 73.96% | 10.83% | 5.76% | 7.53% |
| 2016 | 72.57% | 10.88% | 6.92% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 72.29% | 9.95% | 6.73% | 8.70% |
| 2018 | 74.07% | 9.67% | 6.10% | 8.08% |
| 2019 | 73.07% | 10.54% | 6.06% | 8.37% |
| 2020 | 70.50% | 10.43% | 7.35% | 7.92% |
| 2021 | 68.39% | 11.67% | 6.58% | 8.93% |
Prefect wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown prefects have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian prefects have the lowest average salary at $31,137.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,336 |
| White | $33,612 |
| Black or African American | $33,854 |
| Asian | $31,137 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,857 |
Average prefect age
See how the average age of prefects varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Prefect age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 56 | 59.5 |
| Unknown | 45.5 | 57.5 |
| Asian | 54 | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 49 |
| White | 52 | 53 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 64.5 |
Prefect age breakdown
The average age of prefects is 40+ years years old, representing 77% of the prefect population.
Prefect age breakdown
| Prefect Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 77% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Prefect educational attainment
The most common degree for prefects is bachelor's degree, with 59% of prefects earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 11%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Prefects by degree level
| Prefect degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Prefect wage gap by degree level
According to the data, prefects with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $35,388 annually. With a Master's degree, prefects earn a median annual income of $34,908 compared to $32,750 for prefects with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,908 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,750 |
| Doctorate Degree | $35,388 |
Prefect turnover and employment statistics
Prefect unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for prefects between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Prefect unemployment rate by year
| Year | Prefect unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 1.38% |
| 2013 | 1.26% |
| 2014 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 0.94% |
| 2016 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 0.69% |
| 2018 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 0.99% |
| 2021 | 1.03% |
Average prefect tenure
The average prefect stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 185 prefects resumes in Zippia's database.
Prefect tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 59% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
Prefect LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of prefects 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Coordinator | 8.30% | 34,679 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Outreach Worker | 13.09% | 65,822 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Prefect | 15.69% | - |
| Choir Director | 16.29% | 4,799 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Similar prefect jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Coordinator | 8.30% | 34,679 |
| Christian Science Reader | 10.45% | 4,996 |
| Outreach Worker | 13.09% | 65,822 |
| Teacher Counselor | 13.47% | 83,305 |
| Choir Director | 16.29% | 4,799 |
| Clinical Social Worker | 19.71% | 124,816 |
Foreign languages spoken by prefects
The most common foreign language among prefects is Spanish at 14.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
- Hindi, 14.3%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 35.7%
Prefect languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |
| Hindi | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 35.7% |