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SOCIAL INDEX
84.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
56th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Asian Geographic Distribution
Asian Income
In terms of income, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($57,003), median household income ($101,681), and median earnings ($53,690), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.9%), per capita income ($50,057), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($68,822).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 99.9 /100 | #56 | Exceptional $50,057 |
| Median Family Income | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional $119,955 |
| Median Household Income | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional $101,681 |
| Median Earnings | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional $53,690 |
| Median Male Earnings | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional $63,827 |
| Median Female Earnings | 100.0 /100 | #30 | Exceptional $44,586 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional $57,003 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional $112,666 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional $118,426 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional $68,822 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 5.9 /100 | #226 | Tragic 26.9% |
Asian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.6%), poverty level among single males (11.2%), and poverty level among single mothers (26.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.4%), and poverty level among married-couple families (4.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 98.9 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Families | 98.7 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| Males | 98.7 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Females | 99.1 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 18.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 99.9 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.9 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 14.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.6 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 13.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.8 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 13.5% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.7 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 13.7% |
| Single Males | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Single Females | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 18.3% |
| Single Fathers | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 14.6% |
| Single Mothers | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 26.0% |
| Married Couples | 97.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 89.9 /100 | #124 | Excellent 10.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 67.4 /100 | #149 | Good 12.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.3 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 9.7% |
Asian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.0%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.7%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.2%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 89.0 /100 | #123 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Males | 93.7 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Females | 78.3 /100 | #149 | Good 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 79.7 /100 | #137 | Good 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 96.6 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 77.7 /100 | #146 | Good 10.2% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 96.4 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 97.2 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 97.4 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 96.8 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 90.8 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 40.8 /100 | #180 | Average 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 91.1 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 88.5 /100 | #123 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 98.5 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 100.0 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 97.9 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 5.1% |
Asian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 99.7 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 66.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 97.7 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 80.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.4 /100 | #272 | Tragic 34.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.6 /100 | #262 | Tragic 73.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 77.7 /100 | #133 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 93.4 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 85.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 90.6 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 97.7 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 83.4% |
Asian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (10.6%), percentage of family households with children (29.1%), and percentage of family households (66.5%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.28), percentage of population currently married (48.4%), and percentage of single mother households (5.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 66.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 29.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.9 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 49.5% |
| Average Family Size | 97.0 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 3.28 |
| Single Father Households | 99.6 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Single Mother Households | 98.5 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Currently Married | 98.5 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 48.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 99.9 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 26.8% |
Asian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.0%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.8%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.1%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 98.3 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 9.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 98.2 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 91.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 95.1 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 57.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 96.8 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 20.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 98.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 7.0% |
Asian Education Level
In terms of education level, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.4%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (18.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (44.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.6%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.6%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 1.2 /100 | #248 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Nursery School | 1.1 /100 | #243 | Tragic 97.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1.2 /100 | #243 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 1.1 /100 | #244 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 1.1 /100 | #243 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 1.1 /100 | #244 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 1.4 /100 | #242 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 5th Grade | 2.0 /100 | #238 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 6th Grade | 2.4 /100 | #235 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 2.6 /100 | #236 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 8th Grade | 3.5 /100 | #231 | Tragic 95.2% |
| 9th Grade | 9.9 /100 | #217 | Tragic 94.5% |
| 10th Grade | 23.0 /100 | #199 | Fair 93.5% |
| 11th Grade | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 92.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 71.9 /100 | #156 | Good 91.4% |
| High School Diploma | 70.7 /100 | #152 | Good 89.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 90.3 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 86.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 99.6 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 69.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 99.8 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 64.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 52.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 44.4% |
| Master's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 18.4% |
| Professional Degree | 99.9 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 100.0 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Asian Disability
In terms of disability, Asians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.8%), percentage of females with a disability (10.9%), and percentage of population with a disability (10.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.9%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Males | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 99.6 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 99.9 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 99.7 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 21.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 81.6 /100 | #148 | Excellent 46.9% |
| Vision | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 1.9% |
| Hearing | 97.5 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 98.7 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Self-Care | 99.2 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Asians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Asians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
10.6%
(100.0/100)
#2
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$57,003
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Females with a Disability
10.9%
(100.0/100)
#5
Median Household Income
$101,681
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Asians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Asians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
34.1%
(0.4/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
73.7%
(0.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
97.6%
(1.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
97.6%
(1.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education
97.4%
(1.1/100)
What is Asian per capita income in the United States?
Asian per capita income in the United States is $50,057, which is exceptional, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian median family income in the United States?
Asian median family income in the United States is $119,955, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian median household income in the United States?
Asian median household income in the United States is $101,681, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian median earnings in the United States?
Asian median earnings in the United States is $53,690, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian median male earnings in the United States?
Asian median male earnings in the United States is $63,827, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian median female earnings in the United States?
Asian median female earnings in the United States is $44,586, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Asian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level in the United States?
Asian poverty level in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among families in the United States?
Asian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among males in the United States?
Asian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among females in the United States?
Asian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Asian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 33rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Asian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Asian poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Asian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Asian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Asian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian unemployment in the United States?
Asian unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Asian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Asian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of family households in the United States?
Asian percentage of family households in the United States is 66.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Asian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Asian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian average family size in the United States?
Asian average family size in the United States is 3.28, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Asian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Asian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Asian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 62nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Asian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Asian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 26.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Asian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Asian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Asian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Asian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st 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.