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SOCIAL INDEX
65.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
140th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
German Geographic Distribution
German Income
In terms of income, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($54,974), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($100,224), and median family income ($102,254), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.2%), median female earnings ($37,986), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,804).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 33.9 /100 | #183 | Fair $43,067 |
| Median Family Income | 44.6 /100 | #177 | Average $102,254 |
| Median Household Income | 24.6 /100 | #199 | Fair $83,358 |
| Median Earnings | 33.2 /100 | #192 | Fair $45,935 |
| Median Male Earnings | 61.6 /100 | #166 | Good $54,974 |
| Median Female Earnings | 2.8 /100 | #243 | Tragic $37,986 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 3.3 /100 | #237 | Tragic $50,804 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 36.0 /100 | #184 | Fair $93,531 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 48.8 /100 | #175 | Average $100,224 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 21.5 /100 | #196 | Fair $59,730 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 29.2% |
German Poverty
In terms of poverty, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.0%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.0%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (17.7%), poverty level among single males (13.9%), and poverty level among single females (21.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 98.1 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Families | 99.0 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| Males | 98.3 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 10.1% |
| Females | 98.0 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 20.6 /100 | #199 | Fair 20.4% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 41.6 /100 | #180 | Average 13.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 84.8 /100 | #138 | Excellent 16.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 96.9 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 14.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 97.2 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 14.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 96.3 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Single Males | 0.1 /100 | #267 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Single Females | 8.3 /100 | #220 | Tragic 21.8% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Single Mothers | 8.8 /100 | #220 | Tragic 30.0% |
| Married Couples | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 9.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 99.9 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.2 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 9.7% |
German Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better unemploymnet rate among females (4.5%), unemployment (4.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (15.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.3%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Males | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 15.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 86.3 /100 | #114 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 77.8 /100 | #130 | Good 5.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 98.7 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 99.9 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 99.5 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Seniors > 65 | 99.9 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 10.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 7.0 /100 | #225 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 7.2 /100 | #217 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 99.8 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 4.9% |
German Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (44.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 1.8 /100 | #249 | Tragic 64.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 65.2 /100 | #162 | Good 79.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 44.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 78.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 98.1 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 75.1 /100 | #150 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 91.0 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 85.1 /100 | #128 | Excellent 83.1% |
German Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (49.6%), percentage of married-couple family households (49.2%), and percentage of single mother households (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.09), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.5%), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 65.8 /100 | #159 | Good 64.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 8.7 /100 | #224 | Tragic 27.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.8 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 49.2% |
| Average Family Size | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 3.09 |
| Single Father Households | 28.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 96.2 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Currently Married | 99.9 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 49.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 1.8 /100 | #247 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 39.5 /100 | #185 | Fair 32.0% |
German Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.6%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.7%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 93.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 61.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 22.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 7.5% |
German Education Level
In terms of education level, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (97.5%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (97.7%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (98.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.0%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (36.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 1.4% |
| Nursery School | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| Kindergarten | 100.0 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 1st Grade | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| 4th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 5th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 6th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 7th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 97.7% |
| 8th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 97.5% |
| 9th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 96.7% |
| 10th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 95.8% |
| 11th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 94.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 99.9 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 93.3% |
| High School Diploma | 99.9 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 91.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 99.3 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 87.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 55.7 /100 | #170 | Average 65.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 34.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 58.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 26.5 /100 | #195 | Fair 45.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.9 /100 | #214 | Poor 36.1% |
| Master's Degree | 13.1 /100 | #220 | Poor 14.0% |
| Professional Degree | 11.6 /100 | #211 | Poor 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30.5 /100 | #188 | Fair 1.8% |
German Disability
In terms of disability, Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.7%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.3%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Females | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 1.7% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 7.7% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 1.1 /100 | #251 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 50.5 /100 | #172 | Average 23.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 98.2 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 46.3% |
| Vision | 13.4 /100 | #208 | Poor 2.2% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Cognitive | 99.3 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 1.5 /100 | #243 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Self-Care | 80.1 /100 | #145 | Excellent 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Germans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Germans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
44.2%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
78.6%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
97.5%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
97.7%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
93.6%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Germans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Germans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.7%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
10.3%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
7.7%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Males with a Disability
12.7%
(0.0/100)
What is German per capita income in the United States?
German per capita income in the United States is $43,067, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German median family income in the United States?
German median family income in the United States is $102,254, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German median household income in the United States?
German median household income in the United States is $83,358, which is fair, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German median earnings in the United States?
German median earnings in the United States is $45,935, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German median male earnings in the United States?
German median male earnings in the United States is $54,974, which is good, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German median female earnings in the United States?
German median female earnings in the United States is $37,986, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
German wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level in the United States?
German poverty level in the United States is 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among families in the United States?
German poverty level among families in the United States is 7.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among males in the United States?
German poverty level among males in the United States is 10.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among females in the United States?
German poverty level among females in the United States is 12.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among single males in the United States?
German poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among single females in the United States?
German poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
German poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
German poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German unemployment in the United States?
German unemployment in the United States is 4.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German unemployment rate among males in the United States?
German unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of family households in the United States?
German percentage of family households in the United States is 64.4%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of family households with children in the United States?
German percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German average family size in the United States?
German average family size in the United States is 3.09, which is tragic, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of single father households in the United States?
German percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of single mother households in the United States?
German percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of population currently married in the United States?
German percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.0%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
German percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
German percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is German percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
German percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd 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.