Town marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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Town marshal gender statistics
3.8% of town marshals are women and 96.2% of town marshals are men.
- Male, 96.2%
- Female, 3.8%
Town marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.2% |
| Female | 3.8% |
Town marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,904
Female income
$38,696
Town marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in town marshal positions over time. Currently, 3.8% of town marshals are female.
Town marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.41% | 3.59% |
| 2011 | 96.40% | 3.60% |
| 2012 | 96.35% | 3.65% |
| 2013 | 96.51% | 3.49% |
| 2014 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2015 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 96.67% | 3.33% |
| 2017 | 96.60% | 3.40% |
| 2018 | 96.27% | 3.73% |
| 2019 | 96.12% | 3.88% |
| 2020 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2021 | 96.15% | 3.85% |
Town marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared town marshals 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% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Town marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among town marshals is White, which makes up 71.6% of all town marshals. Comparatively, 12.9% of town marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of town marshals are Black or African American.
- White, 71.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Town marshal race
| Town marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Town marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how town marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Town marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.47% | 7.34% | 2.57% | 10.38% |
| 2011 | 77.64% | 7.39% | 2.82% | 9.73% |
| 2012 | 77.33% | 7.45% | 2.37% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 77.83% | 6.83% | 2.53% | 9.94% |
| 2014 | 77.22% | 6.90% | 2.72% | 10.20% |
| 2015 | 76.59% | 7.24% | 2.92% | 10.80% |
| 2016 | 76.45% | 7.35% | 2.58% | 11.17% |
| 2017 | 76.03% | 7.42% | 2.62% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 75.15% | 6.69% | 3.11% | 12.04% |
| 2019 | 76.56% | 6.25% | 2.92% | 11.60% |
| 2020 | 73.52% | 7.49% | 3.15% | 11.57% |
| 2021 | 71.63% | 7.05% | 3.27% | 12.94% |
Town marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian town marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american town marshals have the lowest average salary at $39,069.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,135 |
| White | $40,579 |
| Black or African American | $39,069 |
| Asian | $42,495 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,349 |
Average town marshal age
See how the average age of town marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Town marshal 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 |
Town marshal age breakdown
The average age of town marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the town marshal population.
Town marshal age breakdown
| Town Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Town marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for town marshals is associate degree, with 35% of town marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 24% and high school diploma degree at 12%.
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Master's, 12%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Town marshals by degree level
| Town marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Town marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, town marshals with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,207 annually. With a Doctorate degree, town marshals earn a median annual income of $44,404 compared to $42,894 for town marshals with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,207 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,894 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,404 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,839 |
Town marshal turnover and employment statistics
Town marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for town marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Town marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Town marshal 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 town marshal tenure
The average town marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 56 town marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
Town marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Town marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of town marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Master | 5.55% | 8,400 |
| Town Marshal | 7.15% | - |
| Drug Inspector | 8.65% | 17,283 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Similar town marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Cottage Master | 5.55% | 8,400 |
| Drug Inspector | 8.65% | 17,283 |
| Court Deputy | 11.11% | 2,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by town marshals
- Spanish, 100.0%
Town marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |