Rider demographics and statistics in the US
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Rider gender statistics
39.1% of riders are women and 60.9% of riders are men.
- Male, 60.9%
- Female, 39.1%
Rider gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.9% |
| Female | 39.1% |
Rider gender pay gap
Women earn 80¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,998
Female income
$45,852
Rider gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rider positions over time. Currently, 39.1% of riders are female.
Rider gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
| 2011 | 69.96% | 30.04% |
| 2012 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2013 | 67.80% | 32.20% |
| 2014 | 65.09% | 34.91% |
| 2015 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
| 2016 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2017 | 62.93% | 37.07% |
| 2018 | 60.81% | 39.19% |
| 2019 | 62.60% | 37.40% |
| 2020 | 64.17% | 35.83% |
| 2021 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
Rider related jobs gender ratio
We compared riders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, ditch rider and custom harvester have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Groom | 19% | 81% |
| Stable Hand | 20% | 80% |
| Nursery Worker | 22% | 78% |
| Rider | 61% | 39% |
| Hay Baler | 94% | 6% |
| Custom Harvester | 96% | 4% |
| Ditch Rider | 97% | 3% |
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Rider demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among riders is White, which makes up 63.6% of all riders. Comparatively, 25.8% of riders are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of riders are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.8%
- Black or African American, 4.5%
- Unknown, 3.1%
- Asian, 1.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Rider race
| Rider race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.5% |
| Unknown | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Rider race and ethnicity over time
See how rider racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rider race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.96% | 5.10% | 1.34% | 27.66% |
| 2011 | 64.51% | 5.54% | 1.29% | 26.54% |
| 2012 | 64.12% | 5.61% | 1.30% | 26.56% |
| 2013 | 63.85% | 5.33% | 1.30% | 27.01% |
| 2014 | 65.11% | 4.91% | 1.37% | 26.15% |
| 2015 | 66.92% | 5.00% | 1.51% | 24.13% |
| 2016 | 66.42% | 4.54% | 1.38% | 25.41% |
| 2017 | 68.56% | 4.16% | 1.38% | 23.52% |
| 2018 | 69.37% | 4.56% | 1.33% | 22.23% |
| 2019 | 68.35% | 4.32% | 1.29% | 23.49% |
| 2020 | 70.29% | 4.46% | 1.42% | 19.11% |
| 2021 | 63.60% | 4.50% | 1.83% | 25.80% |
Rider wage gap by race
According to our data, white riders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino riders have the lowest average salary at $53,932.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,169 |
| White | $62,338 |
| Black or African American | $57,224 |
| Asian | $55,668 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,932 |
Average rider age
See how the average age of riders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rider age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 51 | 44.5 |
| Unknown | 36 | 37 |
| Asian | 40.5 | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 40 |
| White | 37 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.5 |
Rider age breakdown
The average age of riders is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the rider population.
Rider age breakdown
| Rider Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Rider educational attainment
The most common degree for riders is bachelor's degree, with 42% of riders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Riders by degree level
| Rider degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Rider wage gap by degree level
According to the data, riders with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $60,085 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, riders earn a median annual income of $59,592 compared to $52,963 for riders with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,963 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,592 |
| No Education | $49,633 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,085 |
Rider employment statistics
Most riders work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where riders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where riders work.
Rider jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Rider jobs by company type
Employees with the rider job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most riders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Rider jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 5% |
Rider jobs by industry
The most common industries for riders are transportation, retail and professional.
Rider industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Non Profits | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Rider turnover and employment statistics
Rider unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for riders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rider unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rider unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.65% |
| 2011 | 13.95% |
| 2012 | 14.17% |
| 2013 | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 10.53% |
| 2015 | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 8.05% |
| 2019 | 6.81% |
| 2020 | 8.39% |
| 2021 | 8.02% |
Average rider tenure
The average rider stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 824 riders resumes in Zippia's database.
Rider tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by riders
The most common foreign language among riders is Spanish at 29.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.8% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 29.6%
- French, 14.8%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Arabic, 7.4%
- Other, 29.7%
Rider languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 29.6% |
| French | 14.8% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Arabic | 7.4% |
| Other | 29.7% |
