Youth advocate demographics and statistics in the US
Youth advocate demographics research summary. Zippia estimates youth advocate demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our youth advocate estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about youth advocates after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 25,039 youth advocates currently employed in the United States.
- 61.4% of all youth advocates are women, while 38.6% are men.
- The average youth advocate age is 42 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of youth advocates is White (63.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Black or African American (13.4%) and Unknown (4.2%).
- Youth advocates are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The automotive industry is the highest-paying for youth advocates.
- Syracuse, NY pays an annual average wage of $42,595, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women youth advocates earned 101% of what men earned.
- 10% of all youth advocates are LGBT.
- New Jersey is the best state for youth advocates to live.
- Youth advocates are 46% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Youth advocate demographics by:
Youth advocate gender statistics
61.4% of youth advocates are women and 38.6% of youth advocates are men.
- Female, 61.4%
- Male, 38.6%
Youth advocate gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.4% |
| Male | 38.6% |
Youth advocate gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,486
Female income
$32,651
Youth advocate gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in youth advocate positions over time. Currently, 61.4% of youth advocates are female.
Youth advocate gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 45.88% | 54.12% |
| 2011 | 44.62% | 55.38% |
| 2012 | 44.54% | 55.46% |
| 2013 | 43.42% | 56.58% |
| 2014 | 44.93% | 55.07% |
| 2015 | 44.56% | 55.44% |
| 2016 | 45.00% | 55.00% |
| 2017 | 44.33% | 55.67% |
| 2018 | 43.21% | 56.79% |
| 2019 | 42.69% | 57.31% |
| 2020 | 39.49% | 60.51% |
| 2021 | 38.61% | 61.39% |
Youth advocate related jobs gender ratio
We compared youth advocates with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Educator | 2% | 98% |
| Certified Lactation Counselor | 3% | 97% |
| Lactation Specialist | 5% | 95% |
| Youth Advocate | 39% | 61% |
| Donation Worker | 70% | 30% |
| Rehabilitation Engineer | 70% | 30% |
| Public Health Worker | 81% | 19% |
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Youth advocate demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among youth advocates is White, which makes up 63.1% of all youth advocates. Comparatively, 15.1% of youth advocates are Hispanic or Latino and 13.4% of youth advocates are Black or African American.
- White, 63.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Black or African American, 13.4%
- Unknown, 4.2%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Youth advocate race
| Youth advocate race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Black or African American | 13.4% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Youth advocate race and ethnicity over time
See how youth advocate racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Youth advocate race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 17.57% | 2.59% | 10.00% |
| 2011 | 65.42% | 18.60% | 3.01% | 10.04% |
| 2012 | 65.75% | 17.96% | 2.81% | 10.36% |
| 2013 | 65.67% | 17.74% | 2.90% | 10.11% |
| 2014 | 65.32% | 17.27% | 3.07% | 11.30% |
| 2015 | 65.17% | 17.67% | 2.89% | 11.38% |
| 2016 | 64.92% | 17.21% | 3.27% | 11.88% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 15.66% | 3.37% | 12.35% |
| 2018 | 64.71% | 18.85% | 2.11% | 11.31% |
| 2019 | 65.91% | 17.78% | 2.01% | 9.63% |
| 2020 | 61.48% | 15.43% | 2.92% | 14.22% |
| 2021 | 63.14% | 13.37% | 2.67% | 15.12% |
Youth advocate wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino youth advocates have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american youth advocates have the lowest average salary at $31,309.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,586 |
| White | $31,689 |
| Black or African American | $31,309 |
| Asian | $33,434 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,475 |
Average youth advocate age
See how the average age of youth advocates varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Youth advocate age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 40 | |
| White | 39.5 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 48 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
Youth advocate age breakdown
The average age of youth advocates is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the youth advocate population.
Youth advocate age breakdown
| Youth Advocate Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Youth advocate educational attainment
The most common degree for youth advocates is bachelor's degree, with 62% of youth advocates earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Youth advocates by degree level
| Youth advocate degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Youth advocate wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,877 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,231 |
Youth advocate employment statistics
Most youth advocates work for a private in the non profits industry.
Company size where youth advocates work
Below, you can see the size of companies where youth advocates work.
Youth advocate jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 27% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 4% |
Youth advocate jobs by company type
Employees with the youth advocate job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most youth advocates prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Youth advocate jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 33% |
Youth advocate jobs by industry
The most common industries for youth advocates are non profits, government and health care.
Youth advocate industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Non Profits | 27% |
| Government | 18% |
| Health Care | 16% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 8% |
| Media | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Youth advocate turnover and employment statistics
Youth advocate unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for youth advocates between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Youth advocate unemployment rate by year
| Year | Youth advocate unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.89% |
| 2011 | 4.68% |
| 2012 | 4.85% |
| 2013 | 3.77% |
| 2014 | 2.89% |
| 2015 | 2.27% |
| 2016 | 2.28% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 1.73% |
| 2021 | 1.89% |
Average youth advocate tenure
The average youth advocate stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,959 youth advocates resumes in Zippia's database.
Youth advocate tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Youth advocate LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of youth advocates 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Youth Advocate | 10.37% | - |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Similar youth advocate jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grief Counselor | 8.96% | 27,537 |
| Chief Juvenile Probation Officer | 9.50% | 63,012 |
| Criminal Justice Social Worker | 11.25% | 85,917 |
| Volunteer Team Leader | 11.48% | 72,280 |
| Clinical Counselor | 15.06% | 146,133 |
| Crisis Worker | 15.06% | 99,201 |
Foreign languages spoken by youth advocates
The most common foreign language among youth advocates is Spanish at 69.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 2.7%.
- Spanish, 69.8%
- French, 10.1%
- Portuguese, 2.7%
- German, 2.0%
- Japanese, 2.0%
- Other, 13.4%
Youth advocate languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 69.8% |
| French | 10.1% |
| Portuguese | 2.7% |
| German | 2.0% |
| Japanese | 2.0% |
| Other | 13.4% |
