Township supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Township supervisor gender statistics
33.8% of township supervisors are women and 66.2% of township supervisors are men.
- Male, 66.2%
- Female, 33.8%
Township supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.2% |
| Female | 33.8% |
Township supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,707
Female income
$38,414
Township supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in township supervisor positions over time. Currently, 33.8% of township supervisors are female.
Township supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.94% | 28.06% |
| 2011 | 71.16% | 28.84% |
| 2012 | 72.99% | 27.01% |
| 2013 | 73.13% | 26.87% |
| 2014 | 72.60% | 27.40% |
| 2015 | 72.76% | 27.24% |
| 2016 | 74.05% | 25.95% |
| 2017 | 72.71% | 27.29% |
| 2018 | 71.31% | 28.69% |
| 2019 | 67.07% | 32.93% |
| 2020 | 65.19% | 34.81% |
| 2021 | 66.19% | 33.81% |
Township supervisor related jobs gender ratio
We compared township supervisors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, chief order dispatcher and chief service observer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Office Manager/Receptionist | 7% | 93% |
| Billing Office Manager | 8% | 92% |
| Office Manager/Office Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Township Supervisor | 66% | 34% |
| Chief Load Dispatcher | 90% | 10% |
| Chief Service Observer | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Order Dispatcher | 93% | 8% |
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Township supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among township supervisors is White, which makes up 64.8% of all township supervisors. Comparatively, 14.2% of township supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.2% of township supervisors are Black or African American.
- White, 64.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.2%
- Asian, 6.3%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Township supervisor race
| Township supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 64.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 6.3% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Township supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how township supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Township supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.76% | 10.33% | 5.50% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 69.96% | 11.08% | 5.41% | 11.05% |
| 2012 | 68.98% | 11.39% | 5.62% | 11.40% |
| 2013 | 69.63% | 10.86% | 5.87% | 11.26% |
| 2014 | 69.47% | 10.67% | 5.41% | 11.89% |
| 2015 | 68.65% | 10.74% | 5.90% | 12.06% |
| 2016 | 67.76% | 11.00% | 6.02% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 67.93% | 10.15% | 6.36% | 12.67% |
| 2018 | 68.56% | 9.65% | 6.48% | 12.41% |
| 2019 | 69.08% | 8.98% | 5.96% | 13.19% |
| 2020 | 66.70% | 9.20% | 6.12% | 12.81% |
| 2021 | 64.85% | 9.18% | 6.25% | 14.16% |
Township supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, asian township supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american township supervisors have the lowest average salary at $42,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,955 |
| White | $43,669 |
| Black or African American | $42,412 |
| Asian | $44,433 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,095 |
Average township supervisor age
See how the average age of township supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Township supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 48 | 49 |
| Unknown | 43 | 47 |
| Asian | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50.5 | 47.5 |
Township supervisor age breakdown
The average age of township supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the township supervisor population.
Township supervisor age breakdown
| Township Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Township supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for township supervisors is bachelor's degree, with 44% of township supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 26%
- Master's, 13%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Township supervisors by degree level
| Township supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 26% |
| Master's | 13% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Township supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, township supervisors with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $58,787 annually. With a Master's degree, township supervisors earn a median annual income of $53,673 compared to $45,591 for township supervisors with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $53,673 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,706 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $45,591 |
| Doctorate Degree | $58,787 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,433 |
Township supervisor employment statistics
Most township supervisors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where township supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where township supervisors work.
Township supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Township supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the township supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most township supervisors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Township supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 24% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 21% |
Township supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for township supervisors are education, government and retail.
Township supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Government | 20% |
| Retail | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Township supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Township supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for township supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Township supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Township supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.58% |
| 2011 | 6.53% |
| 2012 | 5.43% |
| 2013 | 4.46% |
| 2014 | 3.39% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 1.88% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 3.70% |
Average township supervisor tenure
The average township supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 237 township supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Township supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 19% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Township supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of township supervisors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Audit Clerk | 6.76% | 97,427 |
| Executive Administrator | 7.79% | 141,235 |
| Township Supervisor | 8.06% | - |
| Senior Account Specialist | 8.49% | 103,476 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
Similar township supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Dispatcher | 6.75% | 6,964 |
| Audit Clerk | 6.76% | 97,427 |
| Executive Administrator | 7.79% | 141,235 |
| Senior Account Specialist | 8.49% | 103,476 |
| Postal Clerk | 8.68% | 93,101 |
| Mortgage Processor | 9.31% | 9,057 |
Foreign languages spoken by township supervisors
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Carrier, 20.0%
Township supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Carrier | 20.0% |