Property clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Property clerk gender statistics
64.4% of property clerks are women and 35.6% of property clerks are men.
- Female, 64.4%
- Male, 35.6%
Property clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 64.4% |
| Male | 35.6% |
Property clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,523
Female income
$38,274
Property clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in property clerk positions over time. Currently, 64.4% of property clerks are female.
Property clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.16% | 65.84% |
| 2011 | 33.22% | 66.78% |
| 2012 | 32.77% | 67.23% |
| 2013 | 33.35% | 66.65% |
| 2014 | 35.18% | 64.82% |
| 2015 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2016 | 35.10% | 64.90% |
| 2017 | 36.51% | 63.49% |
| 2018 | 36.57% | 63.43% |
| 2019 | 33.54% | 66.46% |
| 2020 | 36.48% | 63.52% |
| 2021 | 35.60% | 64.40% |
Property clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared property clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Property Clerk | 36% | 64% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Property clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among property clerks is White, which makes up 54.3% of all property clerks. Comparatively, 21.2% of property clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of property clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 54.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 10.8%
- Asian, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Property clerk race
| Property clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.8% |
| Asian | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Property clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how property clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Property clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.86% | 12.36% | 6.21% | 17.38% |
| 2011 | 59.46% | 12.83% | 5.75% | 18.21% |
| 2012 | 59.05% | 12.34% | 6.03% | 19.00% |
| 2013 | 59.14% | 12.03% | 5.96% | 18.96% |
| 2014 | 58.84% | 12.21% | 6.49% | 18.74% |
| 2015 | 58.90% | 11.52% | 6.41% | 19.38% |
| 2016 | 58.15% | 12.19% | 6.65% | 19.16% |
| 2017 | 58.86% | 11.06% | 6.53% | 19.70% |
| 2018 | 59.18% | 10.68% | 6.86% | 19.43% |
| 2019 | 56.73% | 11.44% | 7.22% | 20.81% |
| 2020 | 54.76% | 10.86% | 7.18% | 21.41% |
| 2021 | 54.28% | 10.82% | 7.69% | 21.18% |
Property clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian property clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown property clerks have the lowest average salary at $39,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,309 |
| White | $39,535 |
| Black or African American | $39,550 |
| Asian | $39,682 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,542 |
Average property clerk age
See how the average age of property clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Property clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Property clerk age breakdown
The average age of property clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the property clerk population.
Property clerk age breakdown
| Property Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Property clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for property clerks is bachelor's degree, with 35% of property clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 25% and high school diploma degree at 25%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 25%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Property clerks by degree level
| Property clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 25% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Property clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, property clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $40,809 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, property clerks earn a median annual income of $40,192 compared to $39,157 for property clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $40,809 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,192 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,157 |
Property clerk employment statistics
Most property clerks work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where property clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where property clerks work.
Property clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Property clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the property clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most property clerks prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Property clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 34% |
Property clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for property clerks are government, professional and education.
Property clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 30% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Property clerk turnover and employment statistics
Property clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for property clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Property clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Property clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average property clerk tenure
The average property clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 591 property clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Property clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Property clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of property clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Property Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Liability Analyst | 6.98% | 3,263 |
| Trust Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 81,028 |
| Policy Change Clerk | 11.18% | 69,550 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Similar property clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Processing Clerk | 4.67% | 156,581 |
| Liability Analyst | 6.98% | 3,263 |
| Trust Mail Clerk | 7.17% | 81,028 |
| Policy Change Clerk | 11.18% | 69,550 |
| Crime Data Specialist | 11.19% | 68,456 |
| Collator Operator | 14.20% | 41,060 |
Foreign languages spoken by property clerks
The most common foreign language among property clerks is Spanish at 44.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and German is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 44.4%
- French, 14.8%
- German, 11.1%
- Chinese, 7.4%
- Korean, 7.4%
- Other, 14.9%
Property clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 44.4% |
| French | 14.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 7.4% |
| Korean | 7.4% |
| Other | 14.9% |
