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Gender Diversity in Government Data
This page shows data about gender representation in different government jobs and departments. You can see charts and facts about how many men and women work in leadership roles across federal agencies. The information helps people understand gender diversity in government positions. You can filter the data by different government departments and diversity types to learn more about representation patterns.
April 6, 2026
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Only white men have ever been White House Chief of Staff
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Only 10% of Deputy Secretaries of Education have been female
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Nearly 80% of Secretaries of Education have been male
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Less than 20% of Deputy Secretaries of Energy have been female
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Less than 10% of Secretaries of Energy have been female
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25% of Secretaries of Health and Human Services have been female
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29% of Deputy Secretaries of Homeland Security have been female
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