Regional economist demographics and statistics in the US
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Regional economist gender statistics
10.3% of regional economists are women and 89.7% of regional economists are men.
- Male, 89.7%
- Female, 10.3%
Regional economist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.7% |
| Female | 10.3% |
Regional economist gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,604
Female income
$47,283
Regional economist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in regional economist positions over time. Currently, 10.3% of regional economists are female.
Regional economist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2011 | 91.06% | 8.94% |
| 2012 | 90.15% | 9.85% |
| 2013 | 92.56% | 7.44% |
| 2014 | 93.22% | 6.78% |
| 2015 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2016 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
| 2017 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2018 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
| 2019 | 91.60% | 8.40% |
| 2020 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2021 | 89.66% | 10.34% |
Regional economist related jobs gender ratio
We compared regional economists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, regional economist and econometrician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
| Regional Economist | 90% | 10% |
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Regional economist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among regional economists is White, which makes up 70.4% of all regional economists. Comparatively, 11.6% of regional economists are Asian and 7.9% of regional economists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 70.4%
- Asian, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Regional economist race
| Regional economist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Asian | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Regional economist race and ethnicity over time
See how regional economist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Regional economist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 4.21% | 9.71% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 74.47% | 6.08% | 10.64% | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 74.99% | 5.18% | 10.37% | 7.26% |
| 2013 | 73.19% | 6.31% | 10.09% | 6.94% |
| 2014 | 73.79% | 5.17% | 10.69% | 7.59% |
| 2015 | 72.95% | 2.05% | 10.62% | 11.64% |
| 2016 | 73.59% | 4.52% | 12.97% | 6.63% |
| 2017 | 72.46% | 4.23% | 12.12% | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 72.81% | 3.82% | 12.08% | 9.86% |
| 2019 | 69.23% | 3.97% | 14.14% | 10.67% |
| 2020 | 70.47% | 4.03% | 12.37% | 10.35% |
| 2021 | 70.45% | 4.50% | 11.56% | 7.92% |
Regional economist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino regional economists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american regional economists have the lowest average salary at $42,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,998 |
| White | $56,386 |
| Black or African American | $42,724 |
| Asian | $63,196 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,697 |
Average regional economist age
See how the average age of regional economists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Regional economist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41.5 | |
| White | 41 | 43 |
| Black or African American | 43.5 | |
| Asian | 50 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
Regional economist age breakdown
The average age of regional economists is 40+ years years old, representing 61% of the regional economist population.
Regional economist age breakdown
| Regional Economist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 61% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Regional economist educational attainment
The most common degree for regional economists is bachelor's degree, with 62% of regional economists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 28% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 28%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Associate, 3%
Regional economists by degree level
| Regional economist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 28% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Associate | 3% |
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Regional economist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,516 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,578 |
Regional economist employment statistics
Company size where regional economists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where regional economists work.
Regional economist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Regional economist jobs by company type
Employees with the regional economist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most regional economists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Regional economist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 27% |
Regional economist turnover and employment statistics
Regional economist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for regional economists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Regional economist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Regional economist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 2.06% |
| 2012 | 4.20% |
| 2013 | 0.75% |
| 2014 | 1.59% |
| 2015 | 1.98% |
| 2016 | 2.13% |
| 2017 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 2.50% |
| 2019 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 1.25% |
Average regional economist tenure
The average regional economist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 33 regional economists resumes in Zippia's database.
Regional economist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 38% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Regional economist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of regional economists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Economist | 7.51% | - |
| Demographer | 10.82% | 602 |
| Sports Psychologist | 11.87% | 12,683 |
| Urban Planner | 13.00% | 13,883 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |
Similar regional economist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Demographer | 10.82% | 602 |
| Sports Psychologist | 11.87% | 12,683 |
| Urban Planner | 13.00% | 13,883 |
| Director, Selection, Classification, Compensation | 19.82% | 9,971 |
Foreign languages spoken by regional economists
The most common foreign language among regional economists is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
Regional economist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |