Household Income <strong>of</strong> Around-The-Home ParticipantsParticipation rates ranged from 22percent among U.S. residents living inhouseholds earning less than $20,000per year <strong>and</strong> $25,000 to $29,999 peryear to 36 percent <strong>of</strong> those living inhouseholds earning $150,000 or moreannually. These participants made up10 percent, 3 percent, <strong>and</strong> 9 percent,respectively, <strong>of</strong> the 68.6 millionaround-the-home wildlife watchers in2011.Participants in households earning$50,000 to $74,999 a year constitutedthe largest number, 11.7 million, <strong>and</strong>had a 35 percent participation rate. Thenext two income groups with the largestnumbers <strong>of</strong> participants had householdincomes <strong>of</strong> $75,000 to $99,999 <strong>and</strong>$100,000 to $149,999. The formercontributed 8.6 million participants<strong>and</strong> had a 34 percent participation rate,while the latter contributed 8.3 million<strong>and</strong> had a 35 percent participationrate. The number <strong>of</strong> around-the-homerecreationists contributed by otherincome groups ranged from 2.2 millionparticipants with $25,000 to $29,999household incomes <strong>and</strong> 22 percentparticipation rates to 6.1 million participantswith $150,000 or more incomes<strong>and</strong> 36 percent participation rates.Percent <strong>of</strong> U.S. Population Who Participated Around-The-Homeby Household IncomeLess than $20,00022%$20,000 to $24,99927%$25,000 to $29,99922%$30,000 to $34,99935%$35,000 to $39,999$40,000 to $49,99928%29%$50,000 to $74,999$75,000 to $99,999$100,000 to $149,999$150,000 or more35%34%35%36%42 2011 <strong>National</strong> <strong>Survey</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fishing</strong>, <strong>Hunting</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>-Associated Recreation U.S. Fish <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Service <strong>and</strong> U.S. Census Bureau
Education, Race, <strong>and</strong> Ethnicity <strong>of</strong>Around-The-Home ParticipantsLooking at the educational background<strong>of</strong> participants, it was found that therate <strong>of</strong> participation in around-thehomewildlife watching increased withthe increase in educational attainment.The highest participation rate wasamong recreationists with 5 years ormore <strong>of</strong> college, 43 percent. They madeup 18 percent <strong>of</strong> all around-the-homewildlife watchers. The lowest participationrate, 17 percent, was among peoplewith 11 years or less <strong>of</strong> education—8 percent <strong>of</strong> all participants. Recreationistswith 12 years <strong>of</strong> education,30 percent <strong>of</strong> all around-the-homeparticipants, had a participation rate<strong>of</strong> 25 percent. Participants with 1 to3 years <strong>of</strong> college, 22 percent <strong>of</strong> allparticipants, had a participation rate <strong>of</strong>28 percent. Recreationists with 4 years<strong>of</strong> college, 23 percent <strong>of</strong> all participants,had a participation rate <strong>of</strong>36 percent.A wide range <strong>of</strong> participation rateswere found among the different races<strong>and</strong> ethnic groups. <strong>About</strong> 34 percent<strong>of</strong> the White population engaged inAround-The-HomeParticipants by Education,Race, <strong>and</strong> Ethnicity(In millions)Total participants. . . . . . . . . 68.6Education11 years <strong>of</strong> less ......... 5.412 years ............... 20.31 to 3 years <strong>of</strong> college .... 15.34 years <strong>of</strong> college ....... 15.55 years or more <strong>of</strong> college. 12.1RaceWhite ................. 62.5African American ....... 2.6Asian American ......... 1.0Other ................. 2.6EthnicityHispanic .............. 3.4Non-Hispanic .......... 65.2Percent <strong>of</strong> Around-The-Home <strong>Wildlife</strong> Watchers by Education(Total: 68.6 million participants)11 years or less8%12 years30%5 years or more <strong>of</strong> college18%4 years <strong>of</strong> college23%1 to 3 years <strong>of</strong> college22%Percent <strong>of</strong> U.S. Population Who Participated Around-The-Home by Education11 years or less 17%12 years1 to 3 years <strong>of</strong> college4 years <strong>of</strong> college5 years or more<strong>of</strong> college25%28%Percent <strong>of</strong> Around-The-Home <strong>Wildlife</strong> Watchers by Race(Total: 68.6 million participants)Other 4%Asian American 1%African American 4%36%Percent <strong>of</strong> U.S. Population Who Participated Around-The-Home by EthnicityNon-Hispanic 32%Hispanic10%White 91%43%Source: Table 42.U.S. Fish <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong> Service <strong>and</strong> U.S. Census Bureau 2011 <strong>National</strong> <strong>Survey</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Fishing</strong>, <strong>Hunting</strong>, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Wildlife</strong>-Associated Recreation 43
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