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SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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American Income
In terms of income, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($50,761), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($90,536), and wage/income gap percentage (27.8%), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,777), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,860), and median household income ($75,932).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.6 /100 | #264 | Tragic $39,039 |
| Median Family Income | 0.4 /100 | #257 | Tragic $92,096 |
| Median Household Income | 0.3 /100 | #266 | Tragic $75,932 |
| Median Earnings | 0.6 /100 | #268 | Tragic $42,742 |
| Median Male Earnings | 2.5 /100 | #239 | Tragic $50,761 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic $35,777 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic $48,860 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.4 /100 | #260 | Tragic $84,791 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.7 /100 | #251 | Tragic $90,536 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic $55,527 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.7 /100 | #274 | Tragic 27.8% |
American Poverty
In terms of poverty, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.0%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (20.1%), poverty level among single males (15.8%), and poverty level among single mothers (33.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 2.9 /100 | #220 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Families | 6.2 /100 | #217 | Tragic 9.8% |
| Males | 3.2 /100 | #212 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Females | 2.8 /100 | #224 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.3 /100 | #267 | Tragic 21.6% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 16.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #271 | Tragic 20.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 1.2 /100 | #232 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.9 /100 | #235 | Tragic 18.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.8 /100 | #241 | Tragic 18.8% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 15.8% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 24.5% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 20.1% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 33.5% |
| Married Couples | 35.4 /100 | #185 | Fair 5.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 78.1 /100 | #148 | Good 10.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 71.0 /100 | #143 | Good 12.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 26.7 /100 | #195 | Fair 12.2% |
American Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment (5.0%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.4%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 94.3 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Males | 72.7 /100 | #156 | Good 5.2% |
| Females | 90.5 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 34.5 /100 | #183 | Fair 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 47.4 /100 | #179 | Average 17.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 4.4 /100 | #229 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.1 /100 | #260 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #265 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 6.2 /100 | #216 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 89.6 /100 | #120 | Excellent 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 63.3 /100 | #164 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 75.7 /100 | #152 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 7.3 /100 | #215 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 35.1 /100 | #186 | Fair 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 8.9 /100 | #213 | Tragic 5.7% |
American Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (62.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 62.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 77.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 40.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 97.8 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 76.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 83.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 82.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 82.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 80.4% |
American Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.5%), percentage of married-couple family households (47.9%), and percentage of population currently married (48.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.2%), percentage of births to unmarried women (36.4%), and average family size (3.16).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.6 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 65.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 22.8 /100 | #202 | Fair 27.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 96.9 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 47.9% |
| Average Family Size | 1.0 /100 | #264 | Tragic 3.16 |
| Single Father Households | 9.3 /100 | #227 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 19.0 /100 | #192 | Poor 6.6% |
| Currently Married | 95.7 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 48.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.2 /100 | #258 | Tragic 36.4% |
American Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.6%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.7%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 92.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 60.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 22.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 7.5% |
American Education Level
In terms of education level, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (97.0%), percentage of population with no schooling (1.7%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (98.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (31.9%), percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (40.8%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (54.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 99.8 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 1.7% |
| Nursery School | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| Kindergarten | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 1st Grade | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 99.8 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 5th Grade | 99.7 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 97.9% |
| 6th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 97.7% |
| 7th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 8th Grade | 99.7 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 96.6% |
| 9th Grade | 98.5 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 95.6% |
| 10th Grade | 94.4 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 94.3% |
| 11th Grade | 71.7 /100 | #159 | Good 92.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 32.6 /100 | #188 | Fair 91.0% |
| High School Diploma | 47.2 /100 | #179 | Average 89.1% |
| GED/Equivalency | 8.2 /100 | #220 | Tragic 84.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 61.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.2 /100 | #275 | Tragic 54.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic 40.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.2 /100 | #273 | Tragic 31.9% |
| Master's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #267 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Professional Degree | 0.5 /100 | #273 | Tragic 3.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0 /100 | #253 | Tragic 1.5% |
American Disability
In terms of disability, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.2%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.9%), percentage of population with a disability (13.9%), and percentage of females with a disability (14.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 13.8% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 14.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 1.9% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 25.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 1.7 /100 | #245 | Tragic 48.4% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 3.9% |
| Cognitive | 72.2 /100 | #161 | Good 17.2% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 2.8% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Americans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
60.0%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
22.6%
(100.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
40.3%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.5%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.7%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Americans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.9%
(0.0/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Single Fathers
20.1%
(0.0/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Single Males
15.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability
13.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Females with a Disability
14.1%
(0.0/100)
What is American per capita income in the United States?
American per capita income in the United States is $39,039, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median family income in the United States?
American median family income in the United States is $92,096, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median household income in the United States?
American median household income in the United States is $75,932, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median earnings in the United States?
American median earnings in the United States is $42,742, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median male earnings in the United States?
American median male earnings in the United States is $50,761, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median female earnings in the United States?
American median female earnings in the United States is $35,777, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
American wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level in the United States?
American poverty level in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among families in the United States?
American poverty level among families in the United States is 9.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among males in the United States?
American poverty level among males in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among females in the United States?
American poverty level among females in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single males in the United States?
American poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single females in the United States?
American poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
American poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 20.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
American poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemployment in the United States?
American unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemployment rate among males in the United States?
American unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of family households in the United States?
American percentage of family households in the United States is 65.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of family households with children in the United States?
American percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.3%, which is fair, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American average family size in the United States?
American average family size in the United States is 3.16, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of single father households in the United States?
American percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of single mother households in the United States?
American percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.6%, which is poor, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population currently married in the United States?
American percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
Definitions
Social Index (Si) is a quantitative measure of societal well-being and progress based on various factors and indicators.
Social Index Explained
Social Index refers to a cumulative metric used to assess and measure the overall well-being or social standing of a specific demographic group within a society. It combines multiple factors such as income, poverty rates, family structure, education levels, employment and unemployment rates, rates of illegitimate childbirths, divorce rates, and other relevant social indicators. The purpose of a social index is to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the social conditions and quality of life within a particular group.
Social Index Calculation
The calculation of a social index involves assigning weights or scores to various social factors and then summing up these scores to obtain an overall composite score. These scores are then multiplied by their respective weights and summed up to calculate the overall social index score for the demographic group being assessed. The resulting score provides a quantitative measure of the group's social well-being, allowing for comparisons, tracking changes over time, and informing policy and decision-making processes.
What Can Social Index be Used For
A social index can be used for various purposes, including:
- Assessing Social Well-being: The social index provides a quantitative measure of the overall well-being of a demographic group. It helps assess the social conditions, quality of life, and disparities within a population, allowing policymakers, researchers, and organizations to identify areas that require improvement or targeted interventions.
- Policy Evaluation: The index can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of social policies and interventions. By tracking changes in the social index score over time, policymakers can assess the impact of specific initiatives and make data-driven decisions regarding resource allocation and policy adjustments.
- Targeting Resources: The social index helps identify demographic groups or geographic regions that are facing greater social challenges or experiencing lower levels of well-being. It assists in targeting resources and interventions to address specific social issues, reduce disparities, and promote equitable development.
- Comparing Demographic Groups: The social index allows for comparisons between different demographic groups or across different regions. It provides insights into the relative social standing or well-being of these groups, facilitating a deeper understanding of disparities and informing policy efforts to address them.
- Advocacy and Awareness: The social index can be used as a tool for advocacy and raising awareness about social issues. By quantifying and visualizing social conditions, the index helps highlight areas of concern, draw attention to inequalities, and mobilize support for social change and policy reforms.
- Monitoring Progress: The index serves as a benchmark for monitoring progress and evaluating the impact of social development initiatives. It enables stakeholders to track changes in social indicators, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of interventions over time.
- Academic and Research Purposes: The social index provides researchers with a comprehensive metric to study social phenomena and investigate the relationship between different social factors. It helps generate insights, support academic research, and contribute to the body of knowledge on social well-being and development.
- Overall, the social index serves as a valuable tool for understanding, measuring, and addressing social challenges. It informs policy decisions, facilitates targeted interventions, and promotes a more holistic approach to social development and well-being.