River demographics and statistics in the US
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River gender statistics
46.0% of rivers are women and 54.0% of rivers are men.
- Male, 54.0%
- Female, 46.0%
River gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.0% |
| Female | 46.0% |
River gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,364
Female income
$40,708
River gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in river positions over time. Currently, 46.0% of rivers are female.
River gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2011 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2012 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2013 | 63.47% | 36.53% |
| 2014 | 62.26% | 37.74% |
| 2015 | 57.48% | 42.52% |
| 2016 | 63.31% | 36.69% |
| 2017 | 63.76% | 36.24% |
| 2018 | 59.76% | 40.24% |
| 2019 | 61.21% | 38.79% |
| 2020 | 66.24% | 33.76% |
| 2021 | 53.97% | 46.03% |
River related jobs gender ratio
We compared rivers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, hunting guide and fishing guide have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Art Museum Docent | 21% | 79% |
| Tour Coordinator | 30% | 70% |
| Art Museum Aide | 30% | 70% |
| River | 54% | 46% |
| Driver/Guide | 77% | 23% |
| Fishing Guide | 92% | 8% |
| Hunting Guide | 94% | 6% |
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River demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rivers is White, which makes up 67.2% of all rivers. Comparatively, 10.4% of rivers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of rivers are Asian.
- White, 67.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
River race
| River race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
River race and ethnicity over time
See how river racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
River race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.56% | 5.37% | 6.07% | 9.50% |
| 2011 | 72.80% | 8.30% | 5.99% | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 71.41% | 9.35% | 5.77% | 9.25% |
| 2013 | 70.29% | 9.40% | 6.84% | 10.02% |
| 2014 | 70.14% | 7.77% | 6.11% | 10.28% |
| 2015 | 70.57% | 6.39% | 8.20% | 10.30% |
| 2016 | 67.63% | 8.23% | 9.18% | 11.16% |
| 2017 | 71.50% | 6.77% | 8.44% | 9.17% |
| 2018 | 71.57% | 6.51% | 6.85% | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 70.91% | 7.52% | 8.45% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 65.47% | 7.81% | 7.09% | 12.36% |
| 2021 | 67.21% | 6.51% | 9.85% | 10.42% |
River wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rivers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rivers have the lowest average salary at $40,405.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,988 |
| White | $45,353 |
| Black or African American | $40,405 |
| Asian | $58,207 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,642 |
River age breakdown
The average age of rivers is 20-30 years years old, representing 45% of the river population.
River age breakdown
| River Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 31% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 45% |
River educational attainment
The most common degree for rivers is bachelor's degree, with 43% of rivers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 14%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Rivers by degree level
| River degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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River wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rivers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $59,617 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rivers earn a median annual income of $56,578 compared to $43,511 for rivers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,511 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,578 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,617 |
River employment statistics
Company size where rivers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rivers work.
River jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
River jobs by industry
The most common industries for rivers are education, manufacturing and internet.
River industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 19% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Internet | 13% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Government | 6% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Agriculture | 6% |
River turnover and employment statistics
River unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rivers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
River unemployment rate by year
| Year | River unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.66% |
| 2011 | 10.21% |
| 2012 | 8.21% |
| 2013 | 8.92% |
| 2014 | 8.97% |
| 2015 | 5.96% |
| 2016 | 5.63% |
| 2017 | 5.79% |
| 2018 | 4.93% |
| 2019 | 5.72% |
| 2020 | 12.65% |
| 2021 | 10.96% |
Average river tenure
The average river stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 550 rivers resumes in Zippia's database.
River tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
River LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rivers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| River | 9.47% | - |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Similar river jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Game Operator | 3.67% | 31,688 |
| Dog Walker/Pet Sitter | 10.47% | 70,256 |
| Service Dog Trainer | 10.68% | 24,864 |
| Resident Advisor | 11.45% | 44,792 |
| Lobby Attendant | 14.79% | 45,695 |
| Funeral Director | 15.24% | 5,746 |
Foreign languages spoken by rivers
The most common foreign language among rivers is Spanish at 76.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 9.5% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 76.2%
- French, 9.5%
- Hmong, 4.8%
- Portuguese, 4.8%
- Italian, 4.8%
River languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 76.2% |
| French | 9.5% |
| Hmong | 4.8% |
| Portuguese | 4.8% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
