Rancher demographics and statistics in the US
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Rancher gender statistics
24.3% of ranchers are women and 75.7% of ranchers are men.
- Male, 75.7%
- Female, 24.3%
Rancher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.7% |
| Female | 24.3% |
Rancher gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,364
Female income
$39,168
Rancher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rancher positions over time. Currently, 24.3% of ranchers are female.
Rancher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.23% | 21.77% |
| 2011 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2012 | 79.00% | 21.00% |
| 2013 | 79.34% | 20.66% |
| 2014 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 2015 | 77.84% | 22.16% |
| 2016 | 77.17% | 22.83% |
| 2017 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2018 | 76.99% | 23.01% |
| 2019 | 77.03% | 22.97% |
| 2020 | 75.08% | 24.92% |
| 2021 | 75.65% | 24.35% |
Rancher related jobs gender ratio
We compared ranchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Rancher | 76% | 24% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Rancher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ranchers is White, which makes up 86.1% of all ranchers. Comparatively, 7.9% of ranchers are Hispanic or Latino and 2.9% of ranchers are Unknown.
- White, 86.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- Asian, 1.5%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Rancher race
| Rancher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 86.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Rancher race and ethnicity over time
See how rancher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rancher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.15% | 0.97% | 0.92% | 5.70% |
| 2011 | 90.81% | 0.94% | 0.91% | 6.08% |
| 2012 | 90.03% | 1.00% | 0.86% | 6.84% |
| 2013 | 90.16% | 0.99% | 1.24% | 6.20% |
| 2014 | 90.57% | 1.05% | 0.86% | 6.21% |
| 2015 | 90.70% | 0.89% | 1.03% | 5.97% |
| 2016 | 89.34% | 0.90% | 1.19% | 7.02% |
| 2017 | 89.46% | 0.85% | 1.15% | 6.86% |
| 2018 | 89.46% | 0.93% | 1.19% | 6.63% |
| 2019 | 89.76% | 0.98% | 1.08% | 6.62% |
| 2020 | 88.78% | 0.92% | 1.14% | 6.19% |
| 2021 | 86.07% | 1.08% | 1.54% | 7.85% |
Rancher wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american ranchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown ranchers have the lowest average salary at $39,173.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,173 |
| White | $41,604 |
| Black or African American | $44,335 |
| Asian | $43,734 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,182 |
Average rancher age
See how the average age of ranchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rancher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | |
| Unknown | 44 | 57 |
| Asian | 47.5 | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 38 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 |
Rancher age breakdown
The average age of ranchers is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the rancher population.
Rancher age breakdown
| Rancher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Rancher educational attainment
The most common degree for ranchers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of ranchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 19%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 19%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Ranchers by degree level
| Rancher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Rancher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ranchers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $50,690 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, ranchers earn a median annual income of $46,489 compared to $42,509 for ranchers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $50,690 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,865 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,489 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,509 |
Rancher employment statistics
Company size where ranchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ranchers work.
Rancher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Rancher jobs by industry
The most common industries for ranchers are manufacturing, health care and professional.
Rancher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Health Care | 14% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Agriculture | 10% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Real Estate | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
Rancher turnover and employment statistics
Rancher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ranchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rancher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rancher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 2.44% |
| 2012 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 2.10% |
| 2014 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 1.66% |
| 2016 | 1.67% |
| 2017 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 1.48% |
| 2021 | 1.57% |
Average rancher tenure
The average rancher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 ranchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rancher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Rancher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ranchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Construction Manager | 4.08% | 36,145 |
| Rancher | 4.14% | - |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Occupational Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 127,866 |
| Red Cross Executive Director | 14.16% | 69,102 |
Similar rancher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Construction Manager | 4.08% | 36,145 |
| Cage Manager | 8.19% | 957 |
| Station Superintendent | 9.30% | 12,134 |
| Commercial Property Services Coordinator | 11.54% | 91,265 |
| Occupational Health Nursing Director | 11.66% | 127,866 |
| Red Cross Executive Director | 14.16% | 69,102 |
Foreign languages spoken by ranchers
- Spanish, 83.3%
- German, 16.7%
Rancher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 83.3% |
| German | 16.7% |