Rental agent demographics and statistics in the US
Rental agent demographics research summary. Zippia estimates rental agent demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our rental agent estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about rental agents after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 34,030 rental agents currently employed in the United States.
- 55.1% of all rental agents are women, while 44.9% are men.
- The average rental agent age is 43 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of rental agents is White (55.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.5%), Black or African American (10.4%) and Unknown (6.9%).
- Rental agents are most in-demand in San Jose, CA.
- The manufacturing industry is the highest-paying for rental agents.
- 4% of all rental agents are LGBT.
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Rental agent demographics by:
Rental agent gender statistics
55.1% of rental agents are women and 44.9% of rental agents are men.
- Female, 55.1%
- Male, 44.9%
Rental agent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% |
| Male | 44.9% |
Rental agent gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,557
Female income
$29,836
Rental agent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rental agent positions over time. Currently, 55.1% of rental agents are female.
Rental agent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 29.39% | 70.61% |
| 2011 | 29.13% | 70.87% |
| 2012 | 33.22% | 66.78% |
| 2013 | 32.61% | 67.39% |
| 2014 | 32.44% | 67.56% |
| 2015 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2016 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2017 | 36.35% | 63.65% |
| 2018 | 41.40% | 58.60% |
| 2019 | 42.39% | 57.61% |
| 2020 | 45.71% | 54.29% |
| 2021 | 44.95% | 55.05% |
Rental agent related jobs gender ratio
We compared rental agents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Rental Agent | 45% | 55% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Rental agent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rental agents is White, which makes up 55.7% of all rental agents. Comparatively, 20.5% of rental agents are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of rental agents are Black or African American.
- White, 55.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.5%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 6.9%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Rental agent race
| Rental agent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 6.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Rental agent race and ethnicity over time
See how rental agent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rental agent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.03% | 11.74% | 5.19% | 18.68% |
| 2011 | 61.60% | 12.29% | 5.29% | 16.88% |
| 2012 | 60.02% | 13.50% | 6.26% | 16.77% |
| 2013 | 58.68% | 11.80% | 7.20% | 18.37% |
| 2014 | 60.98% | 11.22% | 6.18% | 18.25% |
| 2015 | 55.66% | 13.21% | 6.01% | 20.40% |
| 2016 | 57.03% | 11.87% | 7.67% | 19.31% |
| 2017 | 56.83% | 11.93% | 5.83% | 21.69% |
| 2018 | 57.70% | 12.30% | 4.19% | 22.43% |
| 2019 | 58.46% | 11.69% | 5.94% | 20.20% |
| 2020 | 56.22% | 11.32% | 5.31% | 21.97% |
| 2021 | 55.66% | 10.37% | 5.86% | 20.51% |
Rental agent wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino rental agents have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rental agents have the lowest average salary at $31,563.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,626 |
| White | $34,151 |
| Black or African American | $31,563 |
| Asian | $33,244 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,314 |
Average rental agent age
See how the average age of rental agents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rental agent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 41 | 49.5 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 42 |
Rental agent age breakdown
The average age of rental agents is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the rental agent population.
Rental agent age breakdown
| Rental Agent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Rental agent educational attainment
The most common degree for rental agents is bachelor's degree, with 37% of rental agents earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 26% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Rental agents by degree level
| Rental agent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Rental agent wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rental agents with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $34,712 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rental agents earn a median annual income of $33,868 compared to $32,133 for rental agents with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,133 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,868 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,712 |
Rental agent employment statistics
Most rental agents work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where rental agents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rental agents work.
Rental agent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 14% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Rental agent jobs by company type
Employees with the rental agent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rental agents prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rental agent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 3% |
Rental agent jobs by industry
The most common industries for rental agents are retail, automotive and real estate.
Rental agent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 15% |
| Automotive | 13% |
| Real Estate | 11% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Rental agent turnover and employment statistics
Rental agent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rental agents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rental agent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rental agent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.67% |
| 2011 | 13.40% |
| 2012 | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 9.37% |
| 2014 | 7.01% |
| 2015 | 6.74% |
| 2016 | 6.41% |
| 2017 | 5.83% |
| 2018 | 6.17% |
| 2019 | 6.39% |
| 2020 | 7.74% |
| 2021 | 9.06% |
Average rental agent tenure
The average rental agent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,878 rental agents resumes in Zippia's database.
Rental agent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Rental agent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rental agents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Agent | 3.66% | - |
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Plan Checker | 5.05% | 7,041 |
| Tanning Consultant | 7.10% | 12,822 |
Similar rental agent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Parts Sales Associate | 3.76% | 159,569 |
| Plan Checker | 5.05% | 7,041 |
| Tanning Consultant | 7.10% | 12,822 |
Foreign languages spoken by rental agents
The most common foreign language among rental agents is Spanish at 69.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.4% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 3.3%.
- Spanish, 69.2%
- French, 10.4%
- Arabic, 3.3%
- German, 2.4%
- Italian, 2.4%
- Other, 12.3%
Rental agent languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.2% |
| French | 10.4% |
| Arabic | 3.3% |
| German | 2.4% |
| Italian | 2.4% |
| Other | 12.3% |
