Who are Peace Corps Volunteers?
Peace Corps Volunteers come from all areas of the country and from all backgrounds. Because Peace Corps Volunteers represent America to the rest of the world, it is very important that Peace Corps Volunteers are recruited from geographically and ethnically diverse populations.
The following info may help explain who we are:
By Region
| Africa | 37 percent |
| Inter-America | 37 percent |
| Europe, Mediterranean, and Asia |
30 percent |
By Project
| Education | 34 percent |
| Health | 21 percent |
| Environment | 17 percent |
| Business | 14 percent |
| Agriculture | 9 percent |
| Other | 5 percent |
Age
| Under 30 | 79 percent |
| 30-49 | 14 percent |
| 50 & Over | 7 percent |
Gender
| Female | 61 percent |
| Male | 39 percent |
Marital Status
| Single | 91 percent |
| Married | 9 percent |
Diversity
| Non-Minorities | 75 percent |
| Minorities | 15 percent |
| Not Specified | 10 percent |
How many Volunteers have come from your state?
