Real estate investor demographics and statistics in the US
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Real estate investor gender statistics
31.6% of real estate investors are women and 68.4% of real estate investors are men.
- Male, 68.4%
- Female, 31.6%
Real estate investor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.4% |
| Female | 31.6% |
Real estate investor gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$88,536
Female income
$81,499
Real estate investor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in real estate investor positions over time. Currently, 31.6% of real estate investors are female.
Real estate investor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.07% | 27.93% |
| 2011 | 70.60% | 29.40% |
| 2012 | 73.32% | 26.68% |
| 2013 | 71.29% | 28.71% |
| 2014 | 72.24% | 27.76% |
| 2015 | 73.47% | 26.53% |
| 2016 | 72.62% | 27.38% |
| 2017 | 72.92% | 27.08% |
| 2018 | 72.58% | 27.42% |
| 2019 | 70.97% | 29.03% |
| 2020 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2021 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
Real estate investor related jobs gender ratio
We compared real estate investors 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% |
| Real Estate Investor | 68% | 32% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Real estate investor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among real estate investors is White, which makes up 63.8% of all real estate investors. Comparatively, 17.6% of real estate investors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.6% of real estate investors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.6%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Real estate investor race
| Real estate investor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Real estate investor race and ethnicity over time
See how real estate investor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Real estate investor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.70% | 8.95% | 4.39% | 14.64% |
| 2011 | 69.77% | 8.96% | 3.95% | 14.94% |
| 2012 | 69.83% | 8.99% | 4.13% | 14.58% |
| 2013 | 69.07% | 8.90% | 4.38% | 15.30% |
| 2014 | 68.13% | 9.08% | 4.43% | 15.61% |
| 2015 | 67.95% | 9.59% | 4.85% | 15.04% |
| 2016 | 67.64% | 8.62% | 4.94% | 15.78% |
| 2017 | 67.12% | 9.38% | 5.14% | 15.65% |
| 2018 | 67.12% | 8.43% | 5.00% | 16.62% |
| 2019 | 66.90% | 8.36% | 4.79% | 17.39% |
| 2020 | 64.49% | 8.93% | 4.87% | 17.02% |
| 2021 | 63.82% | 8.56% | 5.26% | 17.64% |
Real estate investor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian real estate investors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino real estate investors have the lowest average salary at $86,407.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,161 |
| White | $88,287 |
| Black or African American | $88,697 |
| Asian | $90,172 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,407 |
Average real estate investor age
See how the average age of real estate investors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Real estate investor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 48.5 |
| Unknown | 41.5 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 42 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 45 |
| White | 49 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Real estate investor age breakdown
The average age of real estate investors is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the real estate investor population.
Real estate investor age breakdown
| Real Estate Investor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 7% |
Real estate investor educational attainment
The most common degree for real estate investors is bachelor's degree, with 64% of real estate investors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Real estate investors by degree level
| Real estate investor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Real estate investor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, real estate investors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,795 annually. With a Master's degree, real estate investors earn a median annual income of $106,510 compared to $93,544 for real estate investors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,510 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,010 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,544 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,795 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $80,928 |
Real estate investor employment statistics
Most real estate investors work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where real estate investors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where real estate investors work.
Real estate investor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 28% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Real estate investor jobs by company type
Employees with the real estate investor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most real estate investors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Real estate investor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 19% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 4% |
Real estate investor jobs by industry
The most common industries for real estate investors are professional, real estate and finance.
Real estate investor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Real Estate | 15% |
| Finance | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Real estate investor turnover and employment statistics
Real estate investor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for real estate investors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Real estate investor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Real estate investor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.03% |
| 2011 | 5.88% |
| 2012 | 4.45% |
| 2013 | 4.53% |
| 2014 | 3.30% |
| 2015 | 2.70% |
| 2016 | 2.61% |
| 2017 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 3.63% |
| 2021 | 3.50% |
Average real estate investor tenure
The average real estate investor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,562 real estate investors resumes in Zippia's database.
Real estate investor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 32% |
Real estate investor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of real estate investors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,479 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Real Estate Investor | 11.54% | - |
| Rehab Director | 11.66% | 31,936 |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Educational Administrator | 16.20% | 52,917 |
Similar real estate investor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Superintendent | 4.08% | 13,479 |
| Gaming Manager On Duty | 8.19% | 2,682 |
| Funeral Service Practitioner/Embalmer | 9.30% | 21,355 |
| Rehab Director | 11.66% | 31,936 |
| Youth Group Leader | 14.16% | 39,898 |
| Educational Administrator | 16.20% | 52,917 |
Foreign languages spoken by real estate investors
The most common foreign language among real estate investors is Spanish at 43.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.1% and German is the third-most popular at 9.4%.
- Spanish, 43.5%
- French, 14.1%
- German, 9.4%
- Italian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 4.7%
- Other, 21.2%
Real estate investor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.5% |
| French | 14.1% |
| German | 9.4% |
| Italian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 4.7% |
| Other | 21.2% |
