Town clerk demographics and statistics in the US
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Town clerk gender statistics
87.5% of town clerks are women and 12.5% of town clerks are men.
- Female, 87.5%
- Male, 12.5%
Town clerk gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.5% |
| Male | 12.5% |
Town clerk gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,455
Female income
$47,852
Town clerk gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in town clerk positions over time. Currently, 87.5% of town clerks are female.
Town clerk gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.86% | 88.14% |
| 2011 | 11.42% | 88.58% |
| 2012 | 11.22% | 88.78% |
| 2013 | 11.49% | 88.51% |
| 2014 | 12.34% | 87.66% |
| 2015 | 12.31% | 87.69% |
| 2016 | 12.30% | 87.70% |
| 2017 | 12.98% | 87.02% |
| 2018 | 13.01% | 86.99% |
| 2019 | 11.57% | 88.43% |
| 2020 | 12.96% | 87.04% |
| 2021 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
Town clerk related jobs gender ratio
We compared town clerks with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, blueprint reader and recovery operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Typist | 6% | 94% |
| Medical Typist | 7% | 93% |
| Insurance Biller | 7% | 93% |
| Town Clerk | 13% | 87% |
| High Speed Printer Operator | 85% | 15% |
| Recovery Operator | 88% | 12% |
| Blueprint Reader | 95% | 5% |
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Town clerk demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among town clerks is White, which makes up 65.7% of all town clerks. Comparatively, 13.2% of town clerks are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of town clerks are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 9.7%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Town clerk race
| Town clerk race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Town clerk race and ethnicity over time
See how town clerk racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Town clerk race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.32% | 11.23% | 4.84% | 9.40% |
| 2011 | 70.92% | 11.71% | 4.38% | 10.23% |
| 2012 | 70.52% | 11.21% | 4.66% | 11.02% |
| 2013 | 70.61% | 10.90% | 4.59% | 10.98% |
| 2014 | 70.30% | 11.08% | 5.12% | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 70.37% | 10.39% | 5.04% | 11.40% |
| 2016 | 69.62% | 11.06% | 5.29% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 70.33% | 9.93% | 5.17% | 11.72% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 9.55% | 5.49% | 11.45% |
| 2019 | 68.20% | 10.32% | 5.85% | 12.83% |
| 2020 | 66.23% | 9.74% | 5.82% | 13.43% |
| 2021 | 65.75% | 9.69% | 6.32% | 13.20% |
Town clerk wage gap by race
According to our data, asian town clerks have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown town clerks have the lowest average salary at $50,004.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,004 |
| White | $50,479 |
| Black or African American | $50,511 |
| Asian | $50,789 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,494 |
Average town clerk age
See how the average age of town clerks varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Town clerk age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 44 | 51 |
| Unknown | 39 | 45 |
| Asian | 42 | 49.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 42 |
| White | 45 | 52.5 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Town clerk age breakdown
The average age of town clerks is 40+ years years old, representing 70% of the town clerk population.
Town clerk age breakdown
| Town Clerk Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 70% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Town clerk educational attainment
The most common degree for town clerks is bachelor's degree, with 40% of town clerks earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Town clerks by degree level
| Town clerk degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Town clerk wage gap by degree level
According to the data, town clerks with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $53,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, town clerks earn a median annual income of $51,871 compared to $49,685 for town clerks with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,238 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,871 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,685 |
Town clerk employment statistics
Most town clerks work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where town clerks work
Below, you can see the size of companies where town clerks work.
Town clerk jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Town clerk jobs by company type
Employees with the town clerk job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most town clerks prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Town clerk jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 48% |
Town clerk jobs by industry
The most common industries for town clerks are government, retail and manufacturing.
Town clerk industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 45% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Town clerk turnover and employment statistics
Town clerk unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for town clerks between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Town clerk unemployment rate by year
| Year | Town clerk unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.07% |
| 2011 | 8.89% |
| 2012 | 7.87% |
| 2013 | 6.76% |
| 2014 | 5.54% |
| 2015 | 4.73% |
| 2016 | 4.70% |
| 2017 | 3.88% |
| 2018 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.34% |
| 2021 | 5.84% |
Average town clerk tenure
The average town clerk stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,086 town clerks resumes in Zippia's database.
Town clerk tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Town clerk LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of town clerks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture Specialist | 4.67% | 89,057 |
| Town Clerk | 5.99% | - |
| Copyright Expert | 6.98% | 8,359 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Commercial Lines Assistant | 11.18% | 29,162 |
| Data Analysis Assistant | 11.19% | 71,399 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Similar town clerk jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Data Capture Specialist | 4.67% | 89,057 |
| Copyright Expert | 6.98% | 8,359 |
| Mail Service Coordinator | 7.17% | 41,067 |
| Commercial Lines Assistant | 11.18% | 29,162 |
| Data Analysis Assistant | 11.19% | 71,399 |
| Embossing Machine Operator | 14.20% | 53,657 |
Foreign languages spoken by town clerks
The most common foreign language among town clerks is Spanish at 52.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.3% and German is the third-most popular at 9.5%.
- Spanish, 52.4%
- French, 14.3%
- German, 9.5%
- Carrier, 9.5%
- Hindi, 9.5%
- Other, 4.8%
Town clerk languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 52.4% |
| French | 14.3% |
| German | 9.5% |
| Carrier | 9.5% |
| Hindi | 9.5% |
| Other | 4.8% |
