From where do we know all information about stand up comedian demographics? We analyzed 265 stand up comedians resumes to find out what the average demographics are for the job position. Just to be clear, by demographics we mean the study of population-based factors like age, race, and sex. On top of scouring through resumes, we also took note of job proposals from employers and Census Bureau data. And guess what? We found some pretty interesting information.
Stand Up Comedian Diversity
From race to gender and even age, we found the average demographic information on those who work as stand up comedians. Keep reading to find out what the results for stand up comedians were.
Stand Up Comedian Gender Ratio
Among stand up comedians, 11.8% of them are women compared to 85.2% which are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 11.8%
- Unknown, 3.0%
Stand Up Comedian Ethnic Breakdown
The most common ethnicity among stand up comedians is White, which makes up 62.3% of all stand up comedians. Comparatively, there are 15.4% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 10.2% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 62.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.5%
- Black or African American, 10.2%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Foreign Languages Spoken By Stand Up Comedians
The chart below shows that 41.7% of stand up comedians speak Spanish. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 16.7% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Chinese, 8.3%
- Shona, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Other, 16.7%
Stand Up Comedian Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2008-2018 among stand up comedians.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Stand Up Comedian Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the stand up comedian position over time.
Stand Up Comedian Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of stand up comedians changed.
- Unemployment rate
Age Based On Ethnicity And Gender
We determined the average age of stand up comedians based on ethnicity and gender.
Number Of Years On The Job For Stand Up Comedian
By looking over 265 stand up comedians resumes, we figured out that the average stand up comedian enjoys staying at their job for 11+ years for a percentage of 43%.
Stand Up Comedian Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of stand up comedian employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of stand up comedians is 40+ years old, which represents 35% of the population.
Comparing The Gender Ratio of Stand Up Comedians with Other Job Titles
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, stuntman and professional baseball player have the biggest difference in gender.
Job Title   | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Dancer | 9% | 85% |
| Actress | 10% | 85% |
| Softball Player | 13% | 85% |
| Stand Up Comedian | 85% | 12% |
| Baseball Scout | 93% | 2% |
| Professional Baseball Player | 94% | 3% |
| Stuntman | 94% | 1% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Stand Up Comedians with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to stand up comedians.
Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Strength And Conditioning Coach | 11.50% |
| Stand Up Comedian | 16.44% |
| Modern Dancer | 20.85% |
| Chaperon | 21.74% |
| Owner & Designer | 27.16% |
| Broadcast Operations Director | 35.05% |
| Amusement Park Entertainer | 37.57% |
How Much Do Women Make Compared To Man As Stand Up Comedian?
Stand Up Comedian Income By Gender And Race/Ethnicity
We found interesting that White men and Black or African American men make more money compared to others.
- Male
- Female
Stand Up Comedian Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
Education | Income |
|---|---|
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,912 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,706 |
| Master's Degree | $52,453 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,754 |
Stand Up Comedian Income By Race/Ethnicity And Education
This chart shows the impact that education has on the income level of different ethnicities.
- Asian
- Black or African American
- Hispanic or Latino
- White