Constable demographics and statistics in the US
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Constable gender statistics
19.4% of constables are women and 80.6% of constables are men.
- Male, 80.6%
- Female, 19.4%
Constable gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.6% |
| Female | 19.4% |
Constable gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$39,889
Female Income
$36,994
Constable gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in constable positions over time. Currently, 19.4% of constables are female.
Constable gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
| 2011 | 81.64% | 18.36% |
| 2012 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2013 | 82.13% | 17.87% |
| 2014 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2015 | 82.49% | 17.51% |
| 2016 | 82.83% | 17.17% |
| 2017 | 82.50% | 17.50% |
| 2018 | 81.09% | 18.91% |
| 2019 | 80.43% | 19.57% |
| 2020 | 82.69% | 17.31% |
| 2021 | 80.59% | 19.41% |
Constable related jobs gender ratio
We compared constables 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% |
| Constable | 81% | 19% |
| Town Marshal | 96% | 4% |
| Fugitive Investigator | 97% | 3% |
| Deputy Sheriff-K9 Handler | 98% | 2% |
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Constable demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among constables is White, which makes up 60.9% of all constables. Comparatively, 21.7% of constables are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of constables are Black or African American.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 21.7%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Constable Race
| Constable Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Constable race and ethnicity over time
See how constable racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Constable race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.70% | 9.61% | 2.20% | 19.15% |
| 2011 | 66.87% | 9.66% | 2.45% | 18.50% |
| 2012 | 66.56% | 9.72% | 2.00% | 18.57% |
| 2013 | 67.06% | 9.10% | 2.16% | 18.70% |
| 2014 | 66.44% | 9.17% | 2.35% | 18.96% |
| 2015 | 65.82% | 9.51% | 2.55% | 19.57% |
| 2016 | 65.67% | 9.62% | 2.22% | 19.93% |
| 2017 | 65.26% | 9.68% | 2.25% | 19.86% |
| 2018 | 64.37% | 8.96% | 2.74% | 20.81% |
| 2019 | 65.79% | 8.52% | 2.55% | 20.37% |
| 2020 | 62.75% | 9.76% | 2.78% | 20.33% |
| 2021 | 60.86% | 9.32% | 2.90% | 21.70% |
Constable wage gap by race
According to our data, asian constables have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american constables have the lowest average salary at $37,479.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,874 |
| White | $39,459 |
| Black or African American | $37,479 |
| Asian | $42,010 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,814 |
Constable JOBS
Average constable age
See how the average age of constables varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Constable 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 |
Constable age breakdown
The average age of constables is 40+ years years old, representing 50% of the constable population.
Constable age breakdown
| Constable Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 50% |
| 30-40 years | 34% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Constable educational attainment
The most common degree for constables is bachelor's degree, with 36% of constables earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 21%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Associate, 21%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Constables by degree level
| Constable Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Associate | 21% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Constable wage gap by degree level
According to the data, constables with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,692 annually. With a Doctorate degree, constables earn a median annual income of $44,593 compared to $42,546 for constables with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $45,692 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,659 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $42,546 |
| Doctorate Degree | $44,593 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,803 |
Constable employment statistics
Most constables work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where constables work
Below, you can see the size of companies where constables work.
Constable jobs by employer size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 35% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Constable jobs by company type
Employees with the constable job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most constables prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Constable jobs by sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 38% |
Constable jobs by industry
The most common industries for constables are government, finance and non profits.
Constable industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Finance | 10% |
| Non Profits | 10% |
| Health Care | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Media | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Constable turnover and employment statistics
Constable unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for constables between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Constable unemployment rate by year
| Year | Constable 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 constable tenure
The average constable stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 552 constables resumes in Zippia's database.
Constable tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Constable LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of constables 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 Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Constable | 7.15% | - |
| Signals Analyst | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Similar constable jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Police Matron | 5.55% | 2,175 |
| Signals Analyst | 8.65% | 9,995 |
| City Bailiff | 11.11% | 5,122 |
Foreign languages spoken by constables
The most common foreign language among constables is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Thai is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Thai, 12.5%
Constable languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Thai | 12.5% |