Halifax, Vermont Income by Gender

Halifax, Vermont gender pay gap statistics

In Halifax town, the population consists of 466 males (62.63%) and 278 females (37.37%), a breakdown further detailed in Halifax town population by gender.

With a gender ratio of 167.6:100 i.e. 167.6 men to 100 women (1.676), Halifax town hosts more men than women. This demographic distribution sets the backdrop for our exploration into gender-based income disparities within the area.

Historically, addressing gender-based pay differences has been a pressing concern, prompting substantial efforts not only from government initiatives but also from advocacy groups, businesses, and social movements. To explore this further within the context of Halifax town, our analysis will focus on examining the income data to understand the reality of gender-based pay differences.

Here are the key findings from our analysis:

• All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Halifax town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $27,811 for males and $18,493 for females.

  These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Halifax town. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 66 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 34%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town of Halifax town.

• Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Halifax town, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $57,199, while females earned $34,454, leading to a 40% gender pay gap among full-time workers. This illustrates that women earn 60 cents for each dollar earned by men in full-time roles. This level of income gap emphasizes the urgency to address and rectify this ongoing disparity, where women, despite working full-time, face a more significant wage discrepancy compared to men in the same employment roles.

  Remarkably, across all roles, including non-full-time employment, women displayed a similar gender pay gap percentage. This indicates a consistent gender pay gap scenario across various employment types in Halifax town, showcasing a consistent income pattern irrespective of employment status.

To visualize the evolving trend, here is a line chart depicting the changes in gender-specific annual median incomes over time in Halifax town, encompassing both full-time and all workers aged 15 years and older.

Halifax, Vermont gender and employment-based income distribution analysis (Ages 15+)

To gain insights into gender-based income distribution within the Halifax town population, we conducted an analysis across 20 distinct brackets for males and females aged 15 years and over, covering both full-time year-round workers and other employment designations.

Within Halifax town, among individuals aged 15 years and older with income, there were 369 men and 217 women in the workforce. Among them, 93 men were engaged in full-time, year-round employment, while 80 women were in full-time, year-round roles.

Analyzing the percentage of full-time, year-round workers to the total workforce reveals that among men, the proportion of full-time employment was 25.20%, whereas among women, the ratio was 36.87%. This indicates that a higher percentage of women were engaged in full-time, year-round roles compared to men.

To provide a more comprehensive understanding of income distribution, we have grouped the original income brackets into five broader categories for analysis purposes: Under $24,999, $25,000 to $49,999, $50,000 to $74,999, $75,000 to $99,999, and above $100,000. This grouping allows for a more focused assessment of income disparities across distinct income ranges, offering clearer insights into gender-based income distributions within the Halifax town population.

The analysis unveiled the following key findings:

• Annual income under $24,999: Of the male population working full-time, 12.90% fell within the income range of under $24,999, while 38.75% of the female population working full-time was represented in the same income bracket. Additionally, among individuals in other non-full-time employment categories, 61.23% of males and 81.02% of females were found within this income range.

  In total, among the population aged 15 years and older with income, across all employment categories, the analysis revealed that 49.05% of the entire male population and 65.44% of the entire female population fell within the income bracket of under $24,999.

  A higher percentage of females compared to males falling within the under $24,999 income bucket suggests a potential disparity, indicating a greater concentration of women in this lower income range.

• Annual income between $25,000 and $49,999: 36.56% of males in full-time employment were within the $25,000 to $49,999 income range, while 41.25% of females in full-time roles were represented in this income bracket. Moreover, among other employment categories, 21.01% of males and 15.33% of females fell into this income range.

  Considering the population aged 15 years and older with income across all employments, 24.93% of the total male population and 24.88% of the total female population were encompassed within this income bracket.

  The higher representation of males compared to females in the $25,000 to $49,999 income bracket indicates a potential inequality, emphasizing a greater prevalence of men within this lower-middle income range.

• Annual income between $50,000 and $74,999: 20.43% of men in full-time employment fell within the $50,000 to $74,999 income bracket, while 17.50% of women in full-time positions were also within this income range. Furthermore, among individuals in other non-full-time employment categories, 13.04% of men and 1.46% of women were situated within this specific income bracket.

  Overall, considering the entire population aged 15 years and older with income across all job types, 14.91% of the total male population and 7.37% of the total female population were found within the $50,000 to $74,999 income bracket.

  The higher proportion of males compared to females in the $50,000 to $74,999 income bracket suggests a potential inequality, emphasizing a greater prevalence of men within this middle-income range.

• Annual income between $75,000 and $99,999: 15.05% of men in full-time roles occupied the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket, while none of women in full-time positions shared this income range. Additionally, among individuals in other non-full-time employment categories, none of men and none of women were situated within this specific income bracket.

  In total, among the entire population aged 15 years and older with income across all job types, 3.79% of the total male population and none of the total female population fell within the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket.

  The elevated ratio of males to females in the $75,000 to $99,999 income bracket hints at a potential inequality, underscoring a stronger predominance of men within this upper-middle income range.

• Annual income above $100,000: 15.05% of men in full-time roles earned incomes exceeding $100,000, while 2.50% of women in full-time positions earned within this income bracket. Additionally, among those in alternative non-full-time employment, 4.71% of men and 2.19% of women earned within this income bracket.

  In total, across the entire population aged 15 years and older with income across all job types, 7.32% of the total male population and 2.30% of the total female population earned incomes above $100,000.

  The increased proportion of males compared to females in the above $100,000 income bracket suggests a potential inequality, emphasizing a greater predominance of men in this higher income range.

Things to know

Is there a gender-based pay gap in Halifax, Vermont?

In Halifax town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $27,811 for males and $18,493 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Halifax town. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 66 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 34%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town of Halifax town.

What is the average annual income for a women in Halifax, Vermont?

The median income for females aged 15 years and older in Halifax town is $18,493, indicating that half of the female population in this age group earns more than this figure, while the other half earns less. This data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

What is the average annual income for men in Halifax, Vermont?

The median income for males aged 15 years and older in Halifax town is $27,811, indicating that half of the male population in this age group earns more than this figure, while the other half earns less. This data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Is $100,000 considered low annual income in Halifax, Vermont?

In Halifax town, among individuals aged 15 years and older working full-time year-round, 15.05% of men and 2.50% of women earned incomes surpassing $100,000. This indicates that for both men and women, the percentage earning above $100,000 is relatively low.

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