Sheriff's sergeant demographics and statistics in the US
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Sheriff's sergeant gender statistics
9.7% of sheriff's sergeants are women and 90.3% of sheriff's sergeants are men.
- Male, 90.3%
- Female, 9.7%
Sheriff's sergeant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 90.3% |
| Female | 9.7% |
Sheriff's sergeant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,859
Female income
$72,298
Sheriff's sergeant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sheriff's sergeant positions over time. Currently, 9.7% of sheriff's sergeants are female.
Sheriff's sergeant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2011 | 90.90% | 9.10% |
| 2012 | 90.79% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2014 | 91.10% | 8.90% |
| 2015 | 91.37% | 8.63% |
| 2016 | 91.56% | 8.44% |
| 2017 | 91.38% | 8.62% |
| 2018 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 90.23% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 91.48% | 8.52% |
| 2021 | 90.32% | 9.68% |
Sheriff's sergeant related jobs gender ratio
We compared sheriff's sergeants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, deputy sheriff-k9 handler and fugitive investigator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Matron | 8% | 92% |
| Deputy Treasurer | 19% | 81% |
| Unemployment Examiner | 29% | 71% |
| Sheriff's Sergeant | 90% | 10% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Sheriff's sergeant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sheriff's sergeants is White, which makes up 58.9% of all sheriff's sergeants. Comparatively, 21.2% of sheriff's sergeants are Hispanic or Latino and 11.5% of sheriff's sergeants are Black or African American.
- White, 58.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.2%
- Black or African American, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Sheriff's sergeant race
| Sheriff's sergeant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Sheriff's sergeant race and ethnicity over time
See how sheriff's sergeant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sheriff's sergeant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.72% | 11.80% | 2.19% | 18.62% |
| 2011 | 64.89% | 11.86% | 2.43% | 17.98% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 11.91% | 1.99% | 18.05% |
| 2013 | 65.09% | 11.29% | 2.14% | 18.18% |
| 2014 | 64.47% | 11.37% | 2.33% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 63.85% | 11.70% | 2.54% | 19.04% |
| 2016 | 63.70% | 11.81% | 2.20% | 19.41% |
| 2017 | 63.28% | 11.88% | 2.23% | 19.33% |
| 2018 | 62.40% | 11.16% | 2.72% | 20.29% |
| 2019 | 63.82% | 10.71% | 2.53% | 19.85% |
| 2020 | 60.78% | 11.96% | 2.76% | 19.81% |
| 2021 | 58.89% | 11.52% | 2.88% | 21.18% |
Sheriff's sergeant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sheriff's sergeants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american sheriff's sergeants have the lowest average salary at $73,387.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,547 |
| White | $77,873 |
| Black or African American | $73,387 |
| Asian | $83,728 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,261 |
Average sheriff's sergeant age
See how the average age of sheriff's sergeants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Sheriff's sergeant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 43 |
| Unknown | 38 | 37 |
| Asian | 38 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 36 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Sheriff's sergeant age breakdown
The average age of sheriff's sergeants is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the sheriff's sergeant population.
Sheriff's sergeant age breakdown
| Sheriff's Sergeant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Sheriff's sergeant educational attainment
The most common degree for sheriff's sergeants is bachelor's degree, with 63% of sheriff's sergeants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 3%
Sheriff's sergeants by degree level
| Sheriff's sergeant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
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Sheriff's sergeant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sheriff's sergeants with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,271 annually. With a Doctorate degree, sheriff's sergeants earn a median annual income of $89,861 compared to $84,962 for sheriff's sergeants with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,271 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $69,323 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,962 |
| Doctorate Degree | $89,861 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $78,682 |
Sheriff's sergeant employment statistics
Company size where sheriff's sergeants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sheriff's sergeants work.
Sheriff's sergeant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 25% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Sheriff's sergeant turnover and employment statistics
Sheriff's sergeant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sheriff's sergeants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sheriff's sergeant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sheriff's sergeant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.07% |
| 2011 | 2.19% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.72% |
| 2014 | 1.41% |
| 2015 | 1.11% |
| 2016 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average sheriff's sergeant tenure
The average sheriff's sergeant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 70 sheriff's sergeants resumes in Zippia's database.
Sheriff's sergeant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 12% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 47% |
Sheriff's sergeant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sheriff's sergeants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| House Officer | 5.55% | 80,334 |
| Sheriff's Sergeant | 7.15% | - |
| Detective | 8.65% | 56,521 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar sheriff's sergeant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| House Officer | 5.55% | 80,334 |
| Detective | 8.65% | 56,521 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by sheriff's sergeants
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 33.3%
Sheriff's sergeant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 33.3% |