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A Snapshot of AIA Members (as of May 31, 2011)

Architects

•  15% licensed female architects 
•  1% licensed architects identify as African-American
• 0% of licensed architects identify as American Indian/Alaska Native
•  5% licensed architects identify as Asian/Pacific Islander
• 72% licensed architects identify as Caucasian
•  3% licensed architects identify as Hispanic
• 1% licensed architects identify as Other
• 18% licensed architects are designated as Unknown

Associates

•  30% of Associates are women
•  3% of Associates identify as African-American
• 0% of Associates identify as American Indian/Alaska Native
•  6% of Associates identify as Asian/Pacific Islander
• 57% of Associates identify as Caucasian
•  6% of Associates identify as Hispanic
• 3% of Associates identify as Other
• 23% licensed architects are designated as Unknown

2009 AIA Firm Survey

• Women accounted for 17% of firm principals and partners, up from 16% in the 2005 AIA Firm Survey.
• Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 11% of firm principals and partners, up from 8% in 2005.
• Of licensed architects in firms, women accounted for 20%, the same level as in 2005; racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 18%, up from 11% in 2005.

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