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Publishing industry diversity in the U.S. - statistics & facts

More than ever before, media companies are facing pressure to increase diversity among their staff, and publishing houses are no exception. Employment in the U.S. publishing industry has changed in the last 20 years, with the number of people working in the field hovering around the 750 thousand mark, down from over one million in 2001. However, something which remains unchanged is the presence of underrepresented groups in the publishing workforce.
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Published by Julia Stoll, Dec 17, 2025

Key insights

  • Number of employees at Penguin Random House worldwide
  • ****K
  • Share of Penguin Random House employees in the U.S. who are Black
  • 4%
  • Share of new hires at Penguin Random House in the U.S. who are white
  • 55.73%

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