Smoker demographics and statistics in the US
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Smoker gender statistics
16.7% of smokers are women and 83.3% of smokers are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Smoker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Smoker gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,572
Female income
$26,990
Smoker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in smoker positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of smokers are female.
Smoker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.56% | 27.44% |
| 2011 | 70.91% | 29.09% |
| 2012 | 76.77% | 23.23% |
| 2013 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2014 | 81.56% | 18.44% |
| 2015 | 71.47% | 28.53% |
| 2016 | 69.39% | 30.61% |
| 2017 | 65.56% | 34.44% |
| 2018 | 83.83% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 71.03% | 28.97% |
| 2020 | 64.78% | 35.22% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Smoker related jobs gender ratio
We compared smokers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Smoker | 83% | 17% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Smoker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among smokers is White, which makes up 54.7% of all smokers. Comparatively, 16.8% of smokers are Hispanic or Latino and 13.9% of smokers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Black or African American, 13.9%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Smoker race
| Smoker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Smoker race and ethnicity over time
See how smoker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Smoker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.88% | 16.89% | 2.85% | 12.91% |
| 2011 | 54.73% | 18.86% | 5.82% | 16.86% |
| 2012 | 64.62% | 17.77% | 4.40% | 11.77% |
| 2013 | 56.80% | 14.12% | 8.66% | 15.79% |
| 2014 | 68.51% | 9.87% | 4.74% | 14.97% |
| 2015 | 69.00% | 12.15% | 2.05% | 13.35% |
| 2016 | 55.40% | 10.07% | 6.00% | 25.19% |
| 2017 | 61.31% | 14.69% | 5.44% | 13.34% |
| 2018 | 67.35% | 13.49% | 4.77% | 9.78% |
| 2019 | 67.66% | 10.86% | 4.08% | 14.37% |
| 2020 | 55.15% | 16.07% | 7.40% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 54.72% | 13.87% | 8.49% | 16.79% |
Smoker wage gap by race
According to our data, white smokers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian smokers have the lowest average salary at $28,491.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $29,609 |
| White | $30,795 |
| Black or African American | $28,981 |
| Asian | $28,491 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $30,038 |
Smoker age breakdown
The average age of smokers is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the smoker population.
Smoker age breakdown
| Smoker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 30% |
Smoker educational attainment
The most common degree for smokers is high school diploma, with 48% of smokers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 15%.
- High School Diploma, 48%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 15%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Smokers by degree level
| Smoker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 15% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Smoker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, smokers with a High School Diploma degree earn more than those without, at $29,898 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, smokers earn a median annual income of $29,733 compared to $29,727 for smokers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $29,898 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $29,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $29,727 |
Smoker turnover and employment statistics
Smoker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for smokers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Smoker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Smoker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.91% |
| 2011 | 13.11% |
| 2012 | 8.40% |
| 2013 | 9.57% |
| 2014 | 11.11% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 7.41% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 2.20% |
| 2019 | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 5.38% |
| 2021 | 4.72% |
Average smoker tenure
The average smoker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 83 smokers resumes in Zippia's database.
Smoker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Smoker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of smokers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Trimmer | 2.90% | 1,418 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Puppet Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Second Baker | 6.32% | 6,005 |
| Smoker | 9.30% | - |
Similar smoker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Ham Trimmer | 2.90% | 1,418 |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Puppet Maker | 5.53% | 6,973 |
| Second Baker | 6.32% | 6,005 |
Foreign languages spoken by smokers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Smoker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |