Poet demographics and statistics in the US
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Poet gender statistics
62.2% of poets are women and 37.8% of poets are men.
- Female, 62.2%
- Male, 37.8%
Poet gender ratio
Gender  | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 62.2% |
| Male | 37.8% |
Poet gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male Income
$48,219
Female Income
$45,630
Poet gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in poet positions over time. Currently, 62.2% of poets are female.
Poet gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.04% | 63.96% |
| 2011 | 37.21% | 62.79% |
| 2012 | 37.73% | 62.27% |
| 2013 | 39.62% | 60.38% |
| 2014 | 39.11% | 60.89% |
| 2015 | 36.69% | 63.31% |
| 2016 | 33.85% | 66.15% |
| 2017 | 34.57% | 65.43% |
| 2018 | 37.80% | 62.20% |
| 2019 | 34.11% | 65.89% |
| 2020 | 36.07% | 63.93% |
| 2021 | 37.75% | 62.25% |
Poet related jobs gender ratio
We compared poets with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public address announcer and track announcer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Paraprofessional Interpreter | 12% | 88% |
| Deaf Interpreter | 15% | 85% |
| Fashion Journalist | 15% | 85% |
| Poet | 38% | 62% |
| Sports Announcer | 91% | 9% |
| Track Announcer | 92% | 8% |
| Public Address Announcer | 93% | 7% |
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Poet demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among poets is White, which makes up 75.8% of all poets. Comparatively, 7.5% of poets are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of poets are Black or African American.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Poet Race
| Poet Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Poet race and ethnicity over time
See how poet racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Poet race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.26% | 4.99% | 4.17% | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 83.40% | 5.21% | 3.55% | 5.33% |
| 2012 | 81.34% | 5.75% | 4.32% | 5.67% |
| 2013 | 81.39% | 5.04% | 3.97% | 6.20% |
| 2014 | 80.13% | 5.84% | 3.99% | 6.61% |
| 2015 | 80.94% | 5.14% | 4.41% | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 81.00% | 5.56% | 4.25% | 6.21% |
| 2017 | 82.07% | 5.19% | 4.46% | 5.44% |
| 2018 | 80.72% | 4.81% | 4.14% | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 79.62% | 5.77% | 3.98% | 7.08% |
| 2020 | 76.64% | 5.78% | 4.32% | 7.48% |
| 2021 | 75.78% | 5.86% | 4.89% | 7.54% |
Poet wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown poets have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian poets have the lowest average salary at $46,833.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,285 |
| White | $48,619 |
| Black or African American | $48,689 |
| Asian | $46,833 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,710 |
Poet JOBS
Average poet age
See how the average age of poets varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Poet age by race and gender
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 34.5 | 36 |
| White | 44 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 38.5 | 41 |
| Asian | 34 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 34 |
Poet age breakdown
The average age of poets is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the poet population.
Poet age breakdown
| Poet Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Poet educational attainment
The most common degree for poets is bachelor's degree, with 62% of poets earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Poets by degree level
| Poet Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Poet wage gap by degree level
According to the data, poets with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,022 annually. With a Master's degree, poets earn a median annual income of $52,419 compared to $52,285 for poets with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,419 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,285 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,022 |
Poet turnover and employment statistics
Poet unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for poets between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Poet unemployment rate by year
| Year | Poet Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 6.99% |
| 2012 | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 6.55% |
| 2014 | 7.00% |
| 2015 | 5.19% |
| 2016 | 5.17% |
| 2017 | 5.38% |
| 2018 | 5.51% |
| 2019 | 5.71% |
| 2020 | 6.81% |
| 2021 | 7.01% |
Average poet tenure
The average poet stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 poets resumes in Zippia's database.
Poet tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Poet LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of poets 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Public Policy Internship | 12.01% | 55,611 |
| Contract Editor | 12.38% | 12,360 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Poet | 16.36% | - |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Similar poet jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Food Critic | 10.10% | 48,297 |
| Radio Board Operator | 10.34% | 28,352 |
| Public Policy Internship | 12.01% | 55,611 |
| Contract Editor | 12.38% | 12,360 |
| Braille Translator | 14.90% | 721 |
| Train Caller | 16.36% | 2,521 |
Foreign languages spoken by poets
The most common foreign language among poets is Spanish at 26.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 14.7% and Persian is the third-most popular at 8.8%.
- Spanish, 26.5%
- French, 14.7%
- Persian, 8.8%
- Russian, 8.8%
- Arabic, 8.8%
- Other, 32.4%
Poet languages spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 26.5% |
| French | 14.7% |
| Persian | 8.8% |
| Russian | 8.8% |
| Arabic | 8.8% |
| Other | 32.4% |