Representative demographics and statistics in the US
Representative demographics research summary. Zippia estimates representative demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our representative estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about representatives after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 815,657 representatives currently employed in the United States.
- 58.2% of all representatives are women, while 41.8% are men.
- The average representative age is 40 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of representatives is White (54.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.9%), Black or African American (11.0%) and Asian (7.5%).
- Representatives are most in-demand in Las Vegas, NV.
- Washington, DC pays an annual average wage of $63,166, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women representatives earned 94% of what men earned.
- Pennsylvania is the best state for representatives to live.
- Representatives are 52% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Representative demographics by:
Representative gender statistics
58.2% of representatives are women and 41.8% of representatives are men.
- Female, 58.2%
- Male, 41.8%
Representative gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% |
| Male | 41.8% |
Representative gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,280
Female income
$37,026
Representative gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in representative positions over time. Currently, 58.2% of representatives are female.
Representative gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 39.90% | 60.10% |
| 2011 | 39.74% | 60.26% |
| 2012 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2013 | 41.90% | 58.10% |
| 2014 | 42.46% | 57.54% |
| 2015 | 42.33% | 57.67% |
| 2016 | 42.95% | 57.05% |
| 2017 | 43.43% | 56.57% |
| 2018 | 41.99% | 58.01% |
| 2019 | 41.51% | 58.49% |
| 2020 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2021 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
Representative related jobs gender ratio
We compared representatives with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, technical service advisor and courtesy associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Loan Secretary | 4% | 96% |
| Dental Receptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Representative | 42% | 58% |
| Lead Ramp Agent | 86% | 14% |
| Courtesy Associate | 88% | 12% |
| Technical Service Advisor | 89% | 11% |
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Representative demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among representatives is White, which makes up 54.4% of all representatives. Comparatively, 20.9% of representatives are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of representatives are Black or African American.
- White, 54.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.9%
- Black or African American, 11.0%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Representative race
| Representative race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.9% |
| Black or African American | 11.0% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Representative race and ethnicity over time
See how representative racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Representative race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.82% | 11.28% | 6.77% | 16.97% |
| 2011 | 61.54% | 11.57% | 6.90% | 16.84% |
| 2012 | 60.74% | 11.45% | 6.71% | 17.69% |
| 2013 | 61.09% | 11.28% | 6.88% | 17.37% |
| 2014 | 60.47% | 11.23% | 7.19% | 17.55% |
| 2015 | 59.85% | 10.97% | 6.98% | 18.67% |
| 2016 | 58.97% | 11.46% | 7.22% | 18.56% |
| 2017 | 59.88% | 10.88% | 7.18% | 18.39% |
| 2018 | 59.70% | 10.46% | 7.35% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 59.30% | 10.65% | 7.16% | 19.28% |
| 2020 | 56.73% | 10.06% | 7.31% | 19.89% |
| 2021 | 54.42% | 11.02% | 7.48% | 20.92% |
Representative wage gap by race
According to our data, asian representatives have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american representatives have the lowest average salary at $38,594.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,684 |
| White | $39,397 |
| Black or African American | $38,594 |
| Asian | $40,548 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,208 |
Average representative age
See how the average age of representatives varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Representative age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 39 |
| Unknown | 34 | 36.5 |
| Asian | 38 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 35 |
| White | 37 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 42 |
Representative age breakdown
The average age of representatives is 40+ years years old, representing 49% of the representative population.
Representative age breakdown
| Representative Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 49% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Representative educational attainment
The most common degree for representatives is bachelor's degree, with 53% of representatives earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 53%
- Associate, 16%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Representatives by degree level
| Representative degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 53% |
| Associate | 16% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Representative wage gap by degree level
According to the data, representatives with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $46,715 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, representatives earn a median annual income of $43,733 compared to $37,524 for representatives with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,715 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,454 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $37,524 |
Representative employment statistics
Most representatives work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where representatives work
Below, you can see the size of companies where representatives work.
Representative jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Representative jobs by company type
Employees with the representative job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most representatives prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Representative jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 41% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 4% |
Representative jobs by industry
The most common industries for representatives are professional, technology and finance.
Representative industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Representative turnover and employment statistics
Representative unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for representatives between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative unemployment rate by year
| Year | Representative unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 11.00% |
| 2012 | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 8.66% |
| 2014 | 7.64% |
| 2015 | 6.32% |
| 2016 | 5.97% |
| 2017 | 5.66% |
| 2018 | 5.04% |
| 2019 | 4.98% |
| 2020 | 6.69% |
| 2021 | 7.20% |
Average representative tenure
The average representative stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 99,322 representatives resumes in Zippia's database.
Representative tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Representative LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of representatives 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Order Detailer | 5.53% | 21,473 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Representative | 7.19% | - |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Library Technical Assistant | 11.16% | 68,948 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Similar representative jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Order Detailer | 5.53% | 21,473 |
| Contact Officer | 6.73% | 56,957 |
| Document Clerk | 8.60% | 99,244 |
| Commercial Loan Reviewer | 8.99% | 36,035 |
| Library Technical Assistant | 11.16% | 68,948 |
| Human Resources Assistant & Recruiter | 15.31% | 68,356 |
Foreign languages spoken by representatives
The most common foreign language among representatives is Spanish at 57.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 3.8%.
- Spanish, 57.8%
- French, 9.5%
- Mandarin, 3.8%
- Chinese, 3.6%
- German, 3.2%
- Other, 22.1%
Representative languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.8% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Mandarin | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 3.6% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Other | 22.1% |
