Second hand demographics and statistics in the US
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Second hand gender statistics
46.8% of second hands are women and 53.2% of second hands are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Second hand gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Second hand gender pay gap
Women earn 87¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$42,335
Female income
$37,007
Second hand gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in second hand positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of second hands are female.
Second hand gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 51.56% | 48.44% |
| 2011 | 47.78% | 52.22% |
| 2012 | 46.10% | 53.90% |
| 2013 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2014 | 46.47% | 53.53% |
| 2015 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2016 | 49.14% | 50.86% |
| 2017 | 43.78% | 56.22% |
| 2018 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2019 | 46.44% | 53.56% |
| 2020 | 51.42% | 48.58% |
| 2021 | 53.23% | 46.77% |
Second hand related jobs gender ratio
We compared second hands with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dye tub operator and cloth doffer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Laundress | 3% | 97% |
| Custom Seamstress | 3% | 97% |
| Seamstress | 6% | 94% |
| Second Hand | 53% | 47% |
| Dry Finisher | 94% | 6% |
| Cloth Doffer | 95% | 5% |
| Dye Tub Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Second hand demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among second hands is White, which makes up 62.5% of all second hands. Comparatively, 15.6% of second hands are Asian and 9.6% of second hands are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.5%
- Asian, 15.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Second hand race
| Second hand race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Asian | 15.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Second hand race and ethnicity over time
See how second hand racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Second hand race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.38% | 8.71% | 11.29% | 11.68% |
| 2011 | 60.43% | 11.34% | 9.88% | 16.71% |
| 2012 | 62.73% | 9.17% | 12.30% | 14.06% |
| 2013 | 62.72% | 9.50% | 9.61% | 15.66% |
| 2014 | 61.81% | 9.29% | 9.89% | 15.32% |
| 2015 | 59.54% | 10.36% | 12.05% | 15.43% |
| 2016 | 60.69% | 6.41% | 11.85% | 17.59% |
| 2017 | 59.16% | 10.75% | 13.30% | 13.67% |
| 2018 | 56.91% | 11.25% | 11.49% | 16.08% |
| 2019 | 71.53% | 6.86% | 9.86% | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 58.55% | 11.12% | 9.25% | 15.11% |
| 2021 | 62.51% | 5.87% | 15.58% | 9.59% |
Second hand wage gap by race
According to our data, asian second hands have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino second hands have the lowest average salary at $35,296.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $42,431 |
| White | $43,275 |
| Black or African American | $39,384 |
| Asian | $53,274 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $35,296 |
Second hand age breakdown
The average age of second hands is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the second hand population.
Second hand age breakdown
| Second Hand Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 17% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Second hand educational attainment
The most common degree for second hands is bachelor's degree, with 40% of second hands earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Second hands by degree level
| Second hand degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Second hand wage gap by degree level
According to the data, second hands with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $56,518 annually. With a Associate degree, second hands earn a median annual income of $47,574 compared to $36,841 for second hands with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,841 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,518 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,574 |
Second hand employment statistics
Most second hands work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where second hands work
Below, you can see the size of companies where second hands work.
Second hand jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 6% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Second hand jobs by company type
Employees with the second hand job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most second hands prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Second hand jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 76% |
| Government | 2% |
Second hand jobs by industry
The most common industries for second hands are professional, manufacturing and education.
Second hand industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Education | 13% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Second hand turnover and employment statistics
Second hand unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for second hands between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Second hand unemployment rate by year
| Year | Second hand unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.11% |
| 2011 | 15.14% |
| 2012 | 10.85% |
| 2013 | 6.91% |
| 2014 | 10.75% |
| 2015 | 6.11% |
| 2016 | 3.09% |
| 2017 | 3.08% |
| 2018 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 3.35% |
| 2020 | 8.14% |
| 2021 | 13.02% |
Average second hand tenure
The average second hand stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 second hands resumes in Zippia's database.
Second hand tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Second hand LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of second hands 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Flat Bed Operator | 5.45% | 30,176 |
| Loom Winder Tender | 7.83% | 442 |
| Second Hand | 10.75% | - |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Similar second hand jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Cleaning Attendant | 5.10% | 54,045 |
| Furniture Upholsterer Apprentice | 5.26% | 6,703 |
| Flat Bed Operator | 5.45% | 30,176 |
| Loom Winder Tender | 7.83% | 442 |
| Hand Alterations Seamstress | 12.01% | 4,872 |
Foreign languages spoken by second hands
The most common foreign language among second hands is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dakota at 22.2% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Dakota, 22.2%
- Chinese, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Cantonese, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Second hand languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Dakota | 22.2% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Cantonese | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |