Uniform patrol police officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Uniform patrol police officer gender statistics
7.3% of uniform patrol police officers are women and 92.7% of uniform patrol police officers are men.
- Male, 92.7%
- Female, 7.3%
Uniform patrol police officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.7% |
| Female | 7.3% |
Uniform patrol police officer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$40,567
Female income
$38,221
Uniform patrol police officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in uniform patrol police officer positions over time. Currently, 7.3% of uniform patrol police officers are female.
Uniform patrol police officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.19% | 6.81% |
| 2011 | 93.17% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 93.08% | 6.92% |
| 2013 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2014 | 93.32% | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2016 | 93.68% | 6.32% |
| 2017 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2018 | 92.94% | 7.06% |
| 2019 | 92.66% | 7.34% |
| 2020 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2021 | 92.73% | 7.27% |
Uniform patrol police officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared uniform patrol police officers 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% |
| Uniform Patrol Police Officer | 93% | 7% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Uniform patrol police officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among uniform patrol police officers is White, which makes up 61.0% of all uniform patrol police officers. Comparatively, 15.8% of uniform patrol police officers are Black or African American and 14.7% of uniform patrol police officers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 61.0%
- Black or African American, 15.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Uniform patrol police officer race
| Uniform patrol police officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Uniform patrol police officer race and ethnicity over time
See how uniform patrol police officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Uniform patrol police officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.82% | 16.11% | 2.24% | 12.10% |
| 2011 | 66.99% | 16.16% | 2.49% | 11.45% |
| 2012 | 66.68% | 16.22% | 2.04% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 67.18% | 15.60% | 2.20% | 11.66% |
| 2014 | 66.57% | 15.67% | 2.39% | 11.92% |
| 2015 | 65.94% | 16.01% | 2.59% | 12.52% |
| 2016 | 65.79% | 16.12% | 2.26% | 12.89% |
| 2017 | 65.38% | 16.18% | 2.29% | 12.81% |
| 2018 | 64.49% | 15.46% | 2.78% | 13.76% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 15.02% | 2.59% | 13.32% |
| 2020 | 62.87% | 16.26% | 2.82% | 13.29% |
| 2021 | 60.98% | 15.82% | 2.94% | 14.66% |
Uniform patrol police officer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian uniform patrol police officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american uniform patrol police officers have the lowest average salary at $38,617.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,748 |
| White | $40,221 |
| Black or African American | $38,617 |
| Asian | $42,264 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,108 |
Average uniform patrol police officer age
See how the average age of uniform patrol police officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Uniform patrol police officer 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 |
Uniform patrol police officer age breakdown
The average age of uniform patrol police officers is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the uniform patrol police officer population.
Uniform patrol police officer age breakdown
| Uniform Patrol Police Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Uniform patrol police officer educational attainment
The most common degree for uniform patrol police officers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of uniform patrol police officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Associate, 28%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Uniform patrol police officers by degree level
| Uniform patrol police officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Associate | 28% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Uniform patrol police officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, uniform patrol police officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,166 annually. With a Doctorate degree, uniform patrol police officers earn a median annual income of $44,305 compared to $42,689 for uniform patrol police officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,166 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,689 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,305 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,498 |
Uniform patrol police officer turnover and employment statistics
Uniform patrol police officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for uniform patrol police officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Uniform patrol police officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Uniform patrol police officer 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 uniform patrol police officer tenure
The average uniform patrol police officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 58 uniform patrol police officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Uniform patrol police officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Uniform patrol police officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of uniform patrol police officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal | 5.55% | 320 |
| Uniform Patrol Police Officer | 7.15% | - |
| Head Investigator | 8.65% | 12,963 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Similar uniform patrol police officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Corporal | 5.55% | 320 |
| Head Investigator | 8.65% | 12,963 |
| Court Bailiff | 11.11% | 762 |
Foreign languages spoken by uniform patrol police officers
- Hungarian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Uniform patrol police officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hungarian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
