Urban planner demographics and statistics in the US
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Urban planner gender statistics
33.4% of urban planners are women and 66.6% of urban planners are men.
- Male, 66.6%
- Female, 33.4%
Urban planner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 66.6% |
| Female | 33.4% |
Urban planner gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,365
Female income
$65,151
Urban planner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in urban planner positions over time. Currently, 33.4% of urban planners are female.
Urban planner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.97% | 25.03% |
| 2011 | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 2012 | 66.87% | 33.13% |
| 2013 | 65.41% | 34.59% |
| 2014 | 67.23% | 32.77% |
| 2015 | 68.01% | 31.99% |
| 2016 | 64.50% | 35.50% |
| 2017 | 65.43% | 34.57% |
| 2018 | 62.53% | 37.47% |
| 2019 | 65.66% | 34.34% |
| 2020 | 59.38% | 40.62% |
| 2021 | 66.59% | 33.41% |
Urban planner related jobs gender ratio
We compared urban planners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, econometrician and political advisor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Home Economist | 4% | 96% |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Behavioral Scientist | 15% | 85% |
| Urban Planner | 67% | 33% |
| Agricultural Economist | 75% | 25% |
| Political Advisor | 76% | 24% |
| Econometrician | 77% | 23% |
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Urban planner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among urban planners is White, which makes up 67.4% of all urban planners. Comparatively, 12.3% of urban planners are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of urban planners are Asian.
- White, 67.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 9.3%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Black or African American, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Urban planner race
| Urban planner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Urban planner race and ethnicity over time
See how urban planner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Urban planner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.16% | 7.22% | 6.83% | 7.29% |
| 2011 | 74.36% | 6.61% | 7.78% | 8.63% |
| 2012 | 75.76% | 5.43% | 7.24% | 7.00% |
| 2013 | 79.13% | 6.57% | 6.57% | 5.38% |
| 2014 | 75.22% | 5.51% | 6.58% | 7.70% |
| 2015 | 72.11% | 5.37% | 6.81% | 12.80% |
| 2016 | 78.33% | 4.01% | 4.76% | 8.71% |
| 2017 | 73.85% | 6.24% | 5.21% | 11.40% |
| 2018 | 75.77% | 4.20% | 7.20% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 72.99% | 5.58% | 7.64% | 9.77% |
| 2020 | 68.98% | 5.49% | 10.67% | 9.63% |
| 2021 | 67.44% | 4.64% | 9.26% | 12.33% |
Urban planner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian urban planners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american urban planners have the lowest average salary at $63,855.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,407 |
| White | $66,959 |
| Black or African American | $63,855 |
| Asian | $67,897 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,779 |
Average urban planner age
See how the average age of urban planners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Urban planner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | |
| Asian | 45 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 34 |
Urban planner age breakdown
The average age of urban planners is 40+ years years old, representing 58% of the urban planner population.
Urban planner age breakdown
| Urban Planner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 58% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Urban planner educational attainment
The most common degree for urban planners is bachelor's degree, with 64% of urban planners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 30% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Master's, 30%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Urban planners by degree level
| Urban planner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Master's | 30% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Urban planner wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $63,590 |
Urban planner employment statistics
Most urban planners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where urban planners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where urban planners work.
Urban planner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Urban planner jobs by company type
Employees with the urban planner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most urban planners prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Urban planner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 24% |
Urban planner jobs by industry
The most common industries for urban planners are professional, government and technology.
Urban planner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 28% |
| Government | 21% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Urban planner turnover and employment statistics
Urban planner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for urban planners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Urban planner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Urban planner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.20% |
| 2011 | 2.60% |
| 2012 | 1.98% |
| 2013 | 2.83% |
| 2014 | 1.87% |
| 2015 | 1.26% |
| 2016 | 1.55% |
| 2017 | 1.67% |
| 2018 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 1.99% |
| 2021 | 1.36% |
Average urban planner tenure
The average urban planner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 568 urban planners resumes in Zippia's database.
Urban planner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Urban planner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of urban planners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Economist | 7.51% | 940 |
| Political Consultant | 10.82% | 5,001 |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11.87% | 6,864 |
| Urban Planner | 13.00% | - |
| Personnel Research Scientist | 19.82% | 82,852 |
Similar urban planner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Economist | 7.51% | 940 |
| Political Consultant | 10.82% | 5,001 |
| Educational Diagnostician | 11.87% | 6,864 |
| Personnel Research Scientist | 19.82% | 82,852 |
Foreign languages spoken by urban planners
The most common foreign language among urban planners is Spanish at 45.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.7%.
- Spanish, 45.2%
- French, 16.1%
- Portuguese, 9.7%
- German, 6.5%
- Italian, 4.8%
- Other, 17.7%
Urban planner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.2% |
| French | 16.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.7% |
| German | 6.5% |
| Italian | 4.8% |
| Other | 17.7% |
