Rural route carrier demographics and statistics in the US
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Rural route carrier demographics by:
Rural route carrier gender statistics
62.2% of rural route carriers are women and 37.8% of rural route carriers are men.
- Female, 62.2%
- Male, 37.8%
Rural route carrier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% |
| Male | 37.8% |
Rural route carrier gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,060
Female income
$37,025
Rural route carrier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rural route carrier positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of rural route carriers are female.
Rural route carrier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.59% | 56.41% |
| 2011 | 43.23% | 56.77% |
| 2012 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2013 | 40.96% | 59.04% |
| 2014 | 38.70% | 61.30% |
| 2015 | 38.51% | 61.49% |
| 2016 | 39.98% | 60.02% |
| 2017 | 39.79% | 60.21% |
| 2018 | 38.66% | 61.34% |
| 2019 | 41.00% | 59.00% |
| 2020 | 38.56% | 61.44% |
| 2021 | 37.77% | 62.23% |
Rural route carrier related jobs gender ratio
We compared rural route carriers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Rural Route Carrier | 38% | 62% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Rural route carrier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rural route carriers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all rural route carriers. Comparatively, 15.0% of rural route carriers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of rural route carriers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.0%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Asian, 6.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Rural route carrier race
| Rural route carrier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Asian | 6.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Rural route carrier race and ethnicity over time
See how rural route carrier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rural route carrier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.61% | 10.93% | 5.90% | 11.62% |
| 2011 | 70.51% | 10.83% | 5.62% | 10.84% |
| 2012 | 70.88% | 10.63% | 5.85% | 10.99% |
| 2013 | 69.91% | 10.03% | 5.85% | 11.93% |
| 2014 | 67.51% | 11.59% | 5.70% | 12.81% |
| 2015 | 69.86% | 10.90% | 5.55% | 11.87% |
| 2016 | 67.25% | 11.51% | 6.37% | 12.44% |
| 2017 | 65.71% | 12.04% | 6.30% | 13.56% |
| 2018 | 67.54% | 11.53% | 5.85% | 12.97% |
| 2019 | 66.85% | 11.16% | 6.29% | 13.37% |
| 2020 | 63.59% | 10.77% | 6.81% | 13.84% |
| 2021 | 62.88% | 11.11% | 6.17% | 14.98% |
Rural route carrier wage gap by race
According to our data, asian rural route carriers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rural route carriers have the lowest average salary at $39,159.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,159 |
| White | $41,795 |
| Black or African American | $39,242 |
| Asian | $45,834 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,647 |
Average rural route carrier age
See how the average age of rural route carriers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rural route carrier age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45.5 | 49 |
| White | 50 | 53 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 46 |
| Asian | 53 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 48 |
Rural route carrier age breakdown
The average age of rural route carriers is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the rural route carrier population.
Rural route carrier age breakdown
| Rural Route Carrier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Rural route carrier educational attainment
The most common degree for rural route carriers is bachelor's degree, with 29% of rural route carriers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 26%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Rural route carriers by degree level
| Rural route carrier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Rural route carrier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rural route carriers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $44,044 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, rural route carriers earn a median annual income of $42,562 compared to $42,048 for rural route carriers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,044 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,562 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,048 |
Rural route carrier employment statistics
Company size where rural route carriers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where rural route carriers work.
Rural route carrier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Rural route carrier turnover and employment statistics
Rural route carrier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rural route carriers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rural route carrier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rural route carrier unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.81% |
| 2011 | 2.02% |
| 2012 | 1.82% |
| 2013 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 1.83% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.59% |
| 2017 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 1.39% |
| 2020 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 2.10% |
Average rural route carrier tenure
The average rural route carrier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 631 rural route carriers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rural route carrier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 32% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Rural route carrier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rural route carriers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Can Marker | 6.40% | 1,707 |
| Mail Messenger | 8.26% | 17,617 |
| Rural Route Carrier | 9.48% | - |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar rural route carrier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Can Marker | 6.40% | 1,707 |
| Mail Messenger | 8.26% | 17,617 |
| Window Clerk | 10.33% | 69,533 |
| Television Production Clerk | 10.63% | 117,611 |
| Flat Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 44,137 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by rural route carriers
The most common foreign language among rural route carriers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 20.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Thai, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Rural route carrier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Thai | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
