In terms of income, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better median earnings ($54,938), median female earnings ($45,323), and per capita income ($53,359), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.9%), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($118,498), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($55,932).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional $53,359
Median Family Income	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional $122,764
Median Household Income	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional $100,711
Median Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional $54,938
Median Male Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional $65,518
Median Female Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional $45,323
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	100.0 /100 \| #34	Exceptional $55,932
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional $112,228
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional $118,498
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional $69,774
Wage/Income Gap	0.7 /100 \| #275	Tragic 27.9%

Immigrants from Japan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.3%), poverty level among single mothers (26.4%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (13.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	98.9 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 11.0%
Families	99.5 /100 \| #33	Exceptional 7.4%
Males	98.8 /100 \| #48	Exceptional 10.0%
Females	99.0 /100 \| #48	Exceptional 11.9%
Females 18 to 24 years	78.1 /100 \| #153	Good 19.8%
Females 25 to 34 years	99.9 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 11.6%
Children Under 5 years	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 13.8%
Children Under 16 years	99.8 /100 \| #19	Exceptional 13.0%
Boys Under 16 years	99.9 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 13.1%
Girls Under 16 years	99.9 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 13.3%
Single Males	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 11.3%
Single Females	99.9 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 18.6%
Single Fathers	99.5 /100 \| #76	Exceptional 15.3%
Single Mothers	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 26.4%
Married Couples	99.8 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 4.3%
Seniors Over 65 years	96.3 /100 \| #95	Exceptional 10.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	91.9 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 11.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	99.9 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 9.0%

Immigrants from Japan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (11.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	98.3 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 4.9%
Males	99.2 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 4.9%
Females	96.0 /100 \| #91	Exceptional 5.0%
Youth < 25	95.5 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 11.2%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	98.9 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 16.6%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	86.5 /100 \| #124	Excellent 10.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	99.9 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	96.8 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 5.1%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	99.3 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	98.7 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	89.4 /100 \| #123	Excellent 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	97.4 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.1 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 5.2%
Seniors > 65	99.2 /100 \| #73	Exceptional 4.9%
Seniors > 75	99.7 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 8.0%
Women w/ Children < 6	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 6.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	100.0 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 8.2%
Women w/ Children < 18	98.4 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 5.0%

Immigrants from Japan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.4%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	98.0 /100 \| #109	Exceptional 65.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	97.3 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 80.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	1.5 /100 \| #253	Tragic 34.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	3.0 /100 \| #238	Tragic 74.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	93.5 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 85.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	99.1 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 85.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	81.4 /100 \| #140	Excellent 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	95.5 /100 \| #90	Exceptional 83.3%

Immigrants from Japan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.1%), percentage of single father households (2.0%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (26.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (63.4%), average family size (3.18), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	1.4 /100 \| #250	Tragic 63.4%
Family Households with Children	10.7 /100 \| #219	Poor 27.1%
Married-couple Households	94.4 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 47.7%
Average Family Size	3.0 /100 \| #241	Tragic 3.18
Single Father Households	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	99.8 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 5.2%
Currently Married	96.2 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 48.0%
Divorced or Separated	100.0 /100 \| #36	Exceptional 11.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	99.9 /100 \| #23	Exceptional 26.4%

Immigrants from Japan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.3%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.7%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.7%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.4%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.0%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	5.1 /100 \| #231	Tragic 11.4%
1+ Vehicles Available	4.9 /100 \| #232	Tragic 88.7%
2+ Vehicles Available	23.4 /100 \| #193	Fair 54.7%
3+ Vehicles Available	22.0 /100 \| #197	Fair 19.0%
4+ Vehicles Available	43.1 /100 \| #179	Average 6.3%

Immigrants from Japan Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.8%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (6.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (20.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.0%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	96.6 /100 \| #111	Exceptional 1.9%
Nursery School	94.0 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 98.2%
Kindergarten	94.0 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 98.2%
1st Grade	93.7 /100 \| #125	Exceptional 98.1%
2nd Grade	94.1 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 98.1%
3rd Grade	93.7 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 98.0%
4th Grade	94.1 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 97.8%
5th Grade	94.7 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 97.6%
6th Grade	95.2 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 97.4%
7th Grade	95.5 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 96.5%
8th Grade	96.5 /100 \| #114	Exceptional 96.2%
9th Grade	98.4 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 95.6%
10th Grade	99.0 /100 \| #88	Exceptional 94.7%
11th Grade	99.7 /100 \| #72	Exceptional 93.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	99.7 /100 \| #61	Exceptional 92.8%
High School Diploma	99.6 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 91.0%
GED/Equivalency	99.7 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 88.4%
College, Under 1 year	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 71.9%
College, 1 year or more	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 66.7%
Associate's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 46.8%
Master's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 20.0%
Professional Degree	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 6.4%
Doctorate Degree	100.0 /100 \| #19	Exceptional 2.8%

Immigrants from Japan Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Japan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.9%), percentage of females with a disability (11.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (2.9%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.9%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.3%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.9 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 10.8%
Males	99.5 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 10.4%
Females	100.0 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 11.2%
Age \| Under 5 years	99.7 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.3 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	100.0 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 9.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.9 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 21.0%
Age \| Over 75 years	97.8 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 46.3%
Vision	99.9 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 1.9%
Hearing	66.3 /100 \| #162	Good 2.9%
Cognitive	96.2 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 16.9%
Ambulatory	99.9 /100 \| #47	Exceptional 5.6%
Self-Care	99.5 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Japan in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Japan in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

2.8%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

6.4%

(100.0/100)

Median Earnings

$54,938

(100.0/100)

Median Female Earnings

$45,323

(100.0/100)

Per Capita Income

$53,359

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Japan in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Japan in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

27.9%

(0.7/100)

Percentage of Family Households

63.4%

(1.4/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

34.7%

(1.5/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

74.1%

(3.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.18

(3.0/100)

What is Immigrants from Japan per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan per capita income in the United States is $53,359, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan median family income in the United States is $122,764, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan median household income in the United States is $100,711, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan median earnings in the United States is $54,938, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan median male earnings in the United States is $65,518, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan median female earnings in the United States is $45,323, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among families in the United States is 7.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 33rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among males in the United States is 10.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of family households in the United States is 63.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is poor, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan average family size in the United States is 3.18, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 26.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Japan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Japan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th 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.

Immigrants from Japan Social Profile

COMPARE