Comic demographics and statistics in the US
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Comic gender statistics
36.5% of comics are women and 63.5% of comics are men.
- Male, 63.5%
- Female, 36.5%
Comic gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.5% |
| Female | 36.5% |
Comic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$81,470
Female Income
$74,086
Comic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in comic positions over time. Currently, 36.5% of comics are female.
Comic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.45% | 30.55% |
| 2011 | 67.25% | 32.75% |
| 2012 | 70.22% | 29.78% |
| 2013 | 66.69% | 33.31% |
| 2014 | 63.84% | 36.16% |
| 2015 | 65.97% | 34.03% |
| 2016 | 62.99% | 37.01% |
| 2017 | 65.23% | 34.77% |
| 2018 | 64.94% | 35.06% |
| 2019 | 63.46% | 36.54% |
| 2020 | 63.55% | 36.45% |
| 2021 | 63.50% | 36.50% |
Comic related jobs gender ratio
We compared comics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, exhibit builder and senior industrial designer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Decorating Consultant | 9% | 91% |
| Floral Designer | 11% | 89% |
| Floral Manager | 11% | 89% |
| Comic | 63% | 37% |
| Craftsman | 88% | 12% |
| Senior Industrial Designer | 91% | 9% |
| Exhibit Builder | 93% | 7% |
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Comic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among comics is White, which makes up 67.5% of all comics. Comparatively, 13.9% of comics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of comics are Asian.
- White, 67.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.9%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Comic Race
| Comic Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Comic race and ethnicity over time
See how comic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Comic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.05% | 2.90% | 6.70% | 10.10% |
| 2011 | 76.61% | 3.53% | 6.59% | 9.65% |
| 2012 | 75.28% | 3.41% | 5.82% | 11.18% |
| 2013 | 75.76% | 3.58% | 6.69% | 10.14% |
| 2014 | 74.96% | 3.44% | 6.99% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 74.51% | 3.24% | 6.57% | 10.87% |
| 2016 | 74.15% | 2.68% | 8.08% | 10.65% |
| 2017 | 73.45% | 3.54% | 7.41% | 12.00% |
| 2018 | 73.09% | 3.36% | 8.24% | 11.44% |
| 2019 | 73.35% | 3.88% | 7.46% | 11.26% |
| 2020 | 70.36% | 3.22% | 7.83% | 12.00% |
| 2021 | 67.47% | 4.29% | 7.52% | 13.95% |
Comic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian comics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american comics have the lowest average salary at $73,113.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $82,562 |
| White | $80,280 |
| Black or African American | $73,113 |
| Asian | $89,021 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,198 |
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Average comic age
See how the average age of comics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Comic age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 34.5 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 34 | |
| Asian | 37 | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38.5 |
Comic age breakdown
The average age of comics is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the comic population.
Comic age breakdown
| Comic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 38% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Comic educational attainment
The most common degree for comics is bachelor's degree, with 67% of comics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Comics by degree level
| Comic Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Comic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, comics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $103,646 annually. With a Master's degree, comics earn a median annual income of $103,281 compared to $79,786 for comics with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,281 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $67,953 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,646 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,786 |
Comic employment statistics
Company size where comics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where comics work.
Comic jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 23% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Comic turnover and employment statistics
Comic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for comics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Comic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Comic Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 8.02% |
| 2012 | 8.31% |
| 2013 | 6.45% |
| 2014 | 5.83% |
| 2015 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 4.83% |
| 2017 | 5.07% |
| 2018 | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 4.56% |
| 2020 | 8.18% |
| 2021 | 8.63% |
Average comic tenure
The average comic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 633 comics resumes in Zippia's database.
Comic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Comic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of comics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Comic | 11.32% | - |
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Forms Designer | 13.05% | 43,794 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Similar comic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Set Designer | 12.35% | 49,102 |
| Forms Designer | 13.05% | 43,794 |
| Floral Designer | 14.26% | 47,504 |
| Show Floor Decorator | 16.91% | 18,742 |
| Clothes Designer | 17.98% | 43,787 |
| Residential Designer | 22.51% | 53,507 |
Foreign languages spoken by comics
The most common foreign language among comics is Spanish at 48.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 7.4% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 7.4%.
- Spanish, 48.1%
- German, 7.4%
- Japanese, 7.4%
- French, 7.4%
- Korean, 7.4%
- Other, 22.3%
Comic languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 48.1% |
| German | 7.4% |
| Japanese | 7.4% |
| French | 7.4% |
| Korean | 7.4% |
| Other | 22.3% |