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SOCIAL INDEX
88.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
32nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Australian Geographic Distribution
Australian Income
In terms of income, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($52,074), median earnings ($52,294), and median male earnings ($62,857), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,739), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($66,891).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional $52,074 |
| Median Family Income | 100.0 /100 | #37 | Exceptional $118,440 |
| Median Household Income | 99.9 /100 | #46 | Exceptional $96,490 |
| Median Earnings | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional $52,294 |
| Median Male Earnings | 100.0 /100 | #40 | Exceptional $62,857 |
| Median Female Earnings | 99.9 /100 | #54 | Exceptional $43,308 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 97.8 /100 | #107 | Exceptional $53,739 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 99.9 /100 | #42 | Exceptional $107,912 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 99.9 /100 | #47 | Exceptional $113,533 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 99.8 /100 | #47 | Exceptional $66,891 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.3 /100 | #290 | Tragic 28.2% |
Australian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.8%), poverty level among single males (12.6%), and poverty level among single females (20.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 94.9 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Families | 98.2 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 7.8% |
| Males | 94.4 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Females | 95.2 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 12.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 6.1 /100 | #229 | Tragic 20.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 94.1 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 12.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 98.0 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 15.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 97.5 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 14.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 98.0 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 14.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 97.2 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 14.8% |
| Single Males | 71.4 /100 | #152 | Good 12.6% |
| Single Females | 88.4 /100 | #143 | Excellent 20.3% |
| Single Fathers | 96.1 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 15.7% |
| Single Mothers | 92.5 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 28.3% |
| Married Couples | 99.7 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 98.4 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 94.6 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.4 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 9.6% |
Australian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.6%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (10.9%), and unemploymnet rate among females (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.8%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 99.2 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Males | 97.4 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 99.2 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Youth < 25 | 99.6 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 85.6 /100 | #128 | Excellent 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 93.6 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 83.1 /100 | #117 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 94.5 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 97.4 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 48.6 /100 | #175 | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 65.3 /100 | #160 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 90.4 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 87.1 /100 | #128 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 50.3 /100 | #173 | Average 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 96.9 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 98.9 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 95.1 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 5.2% |
Australian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 71.3 /100 | #161 | Good 65.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 46.0 /100 | #176 | Average 79.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 93.2 /100 | #136 | Exceptional 37.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 84.8 /100 | #138 | Excellent 75.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 83.6 /100 | #128 | Excellent 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 92.0 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 35.1 /100 | #186 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 20.8 /100 | #193 | Fair 82.5% |
Australian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single mother households (5.6%), percentage of single father households (2.2%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (29.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (62.8%), average family size (3.13), and percentage of family households with children (26.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.1 /100 | #284 | Tragic 62.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 2.8 /100 | #245 | Tragic 26.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 89.0 /100 | #125 | Excellent 47.4% |
| Average Family Size | 0.1 /100 | #305 | Tragic 3.13 |
| Single Father Households | 97.7 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 98.7 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Currently Married | 90.2 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 47.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 83.6 /100 | #139 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 94.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 29.5% |
Australian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.1%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.0%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 70.6 /100 | #157 | Good 10.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 72.4 /100 | #156 | Good 90.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 91.8 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 56.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 83.6 /100 | #146 | Excellent 20.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 80.8 /100 | #141 | Excellent 6.6% |
Australian Education Level
In terms of education level, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.9%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (18.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.1%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.9%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.2%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 99.9 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 1.6% |
| Nursery School | 99.8 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| Kindergarten | 99.8 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 1st Grade | 99.8 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 99.8 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 99.8 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 5th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 6th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 97.8% |
| 7th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 8th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 96.7% |
| 9th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 96.0% |
| 10th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 95.1% |
| 11th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 94.1% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 92.9% |
| High School Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 91.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 99.5 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 88.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 99.9 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 70.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 99.9 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 64.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 99.8 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 51.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 44.0% |
| Master's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 18.4% |
| Professional Degree | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 100.0 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Australian Disability
In terms of disability, Australians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.7%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 82.5 /100 | #144 | Excellent 11.5% |
| Males | 42.2 /100 | #178 | Average 11.3% |
| Females | 98.3 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.7 /100 | #253 | Tragic 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 78.8 /100 | #154 | Good 5.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 19.4 /100 | #198 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 90.7 /100 | #141 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 98.0 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 22.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 99.8 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 45.7% |
| Vision | 95.9 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 8.1 /100 | #214 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Cognitive | 72.4 /100 | #160 | Good 17.2% |
| Ambulatory | 98.8 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 99.6 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Australians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Australians in the United States are:
#1
Per Capita Income
$52,074
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
5.9%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
2.4%
(100.0/100)
#4
Median Earnings
$52,294
(100.0/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$62,857
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Australians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Australians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
62.8%
(0.1/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.13
(0.1/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.2%
(0.3/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.4%
(0.7/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.9%
(2.8/100)
What is Australian per capita income in the United States?
Australian per capita income in the United States is $52,074, which is exceptional, ranking it 33rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian median family income in the United States?
Australian median family income in the United States is $118,440, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian median household income in the United States?
Australian median household income in the United States is $96,490, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian median earnings in the United States?
Australian median earnings in the United States is $52,294, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian median male earnings in the United States?
Australian median male earnings in the United States is $62,857, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian median female earnings in the United States?
Australian median female earnings in the United States is $43,308, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Australian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level in the United States?
Australian poverty level in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among families in the United States?
Australian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among males in the United States?
Australian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among females in the United States?
Australian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 97th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Australian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Australian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Australian poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Australian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Australian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Australian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian unemployment in the United States?
Australian unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Australian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Australian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of family households in the United States?
Australian percentage of family households in the United States is 62.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Australian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Australian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian average family size in the United States?
Australian average family size in the United States is 3.13, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Australian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Australian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Australian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Australian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Australian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Australian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Australian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Australian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Australian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th 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.