Key Takeaways
- In 2023, women comprised 89% of the interior design workforce in the US, highlighting a significant gender imbalance.
- Only 4.2% of interior designers identified as Black or African American in 2022, compared to 13.6% of the US population.
- Hispanic or Latino interior designers made up 7.8% of the profession in 2021, far below the national average of 18.9%.
- In 2023, only 18% of interior design firm principals were from underrepresented racial groups.
- Women held 32% of C-suite positions in interior design firms in 2022.
- BIPOC representation in board seats was 7.4% across major firms in 2023.
- Average salary gap: Women earned 82% of men's pay in interior design 2022.
- BIPOC designers earned 15% less than white counterparts at mid-level 2023.
- Promotion rates: Women promoted 20% slower than men in firms 2022.
- 72% of interior designers from underrepresented groups reported feeling included in 2023 ASID survey.
- Only 45% of BIPOC designers felt psychologically safe at work in 2022.
- Women reported 68% inclusion in decision-making processes 2023.
- DEI training participation led to 25% higher inclusion scores in 2023 firms.
- 42% of firms implemented ERGs for underrepresented groups by 2022.
- Diverse hiring goals met by 35% of large firms in 2023.
The interior design industry has significant diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges to address.
Demographic Diversity
Demographic Diversity Interpretation
Equity and Compensation
Equity and Compensation Interpretation
Inclusion and Belonging
Inclusion and Belonging Interpretation
Initiatives and Progress
Initiatives and Progress Interpretation
Leadership and Representation
Leadership and Representation Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
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Megan Gallagher. 2026. "Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Interior Design Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-interior-design-industry-statistics.
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