Special deputy sheriff demographics and statistics in the US
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Special deputy sheriff gender statistics
20.3% of special deputy sheriffs are women and 79.7% of special deputy sheriffs are men.
- Male, 79.7%
- Female, 20.3%
Special deputy sheriff gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.7% |
| Female | 20.3% |
Special deputy sheriff gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,780
Female income
$45,922
Special deputy sheriff gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in special deputy sheriff positions over time. Currently, 20.3% of special deputy sheriffs are female.
Special deputy sheriff gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.86% | 19.14% |
| 2011 | 80.83% | 19.17% |
| 2012 | 80.61% | 19.39% |
| 2013 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2014 | 81.19% | 18.81% |
| 2015 | 81.71% | 18.29% |
| 2016 | 82.06% | 17.94% |
| 2017 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2018 | 80.26% | 19.74% |
| 2019 | 79.58% | 20.42% |
| 2020 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2021 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
Special deputy sheriff related jobs gender ratio
We compared special deputy sheriffs 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% |
| Special Deputy Sheriff | 80% | 20% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Special deputy sheriff demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among special deputy sheriffs is White, which makes up 66.8% of all special deputy sheriffs. Comparatively, 14.2% of special deputy sheriffs are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of special deputy sheriffs are Black or African American.
- White, 66.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.5%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Special deputy sheriff race
| Special deputy sheriff race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Special deputy sheriff race and ethnicity over time
See how special deputy sheriff racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Special deputy sheriff race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.60% | 10.78% | 2.60% | 11.63% |
| 2011 | 72.78% | 10.83% | 2.84% | 10.98% |
| 2012 | 72.47% | 10.89% | 2.40% | 11.05% |
| 2013 | 72.97% | 10.26% | 2.55% | 11.19% |
| 2014 | 72.35% | 10.34% | 2.74% | 11.45% |
| 2015 | 71.73% | 10.67% | 2.95% | 12.05% |
| 2016 | 71.58% | 10.79% | 2.61% | 12.42% |
| 2017 | 71.17% | 10.85% | 2.64% | 12.34% |
| 2018 | 70.28% | 10.13% | 3.13% | 13.30% |
| 2019 | 71.70% | 9.69% | 2.94% | 12.86% |
| 2020 | 68.66% | 10.93% | 3.17% | 12.82% |
| 2021 | 66.77% | 10.49% | 3.29% | 14.19% |
Special deputy sheriff wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,423 |
| White | $49,201 |
| Black or African American | $46,564 |
| Asian | $52,628 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,355 |
Average special deputy sheriff age
See how the average age of special deputy sheriffs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Special deputy sheriff 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 |
Special deputy sheriff age breakdown
The average age of special deputy sheriffs is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the special deputy sheriff population.
Special deputy sheriff age breakdown
| Special Deputy Sheriff Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Special deputy sheriff educational attainment
The most common degree for special deputy sheriffs is bachelor's degree, with 44% of special deputy sheriffs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Special deputy sheriffs by degree level
| Special deputy sheriff degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Special deputy sheriff wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,598 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,164 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,348 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,199 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,676 |
Special deputy sheriff employment statistics
Most special deputy sheriffs work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where special deputy sheriffs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where special deputy sheriffs work.
Special deputy sheriff jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 26% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 42% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Special deputy sheriff jobs by company type
Employees with the special deputy sheriff job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most special deputy sheriffs prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Special deputy sheriff jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 1% |
| Private | 33% |
| Government | 57% |
Special deputy sheriff jobs by industry
The most common industries for special deputy sheriffs are government, education and health care.
Special deputy sheriff industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 56% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Special deputy sheriff turnover and employment statistics
Special deputy sheriff unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for special deputy sheriffs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Special deputy sheriff unemployment rate by year
| Year | Special deputy sheriff 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 special deputy sheriff tenure
The average special deputy sheriff stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 404 special deputy sheriffs resumes in Zippia's database.
Special deputy sheriff tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Special deputy sheriff LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of special deputy sheriffs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Special Deputy Sheriff | 7.15% | - |
| Special Crimes Investigator | 8.65% | 14,787 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar special deputy sheriff jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Custodial Officer | 5.55% | 101,579 |
| Special Crimes Investigator | 8.65% | 14,787 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by special deputy sheriffs
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Special deputy sheriff languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |