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SOCIAL INDEX
24.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
248th/ 347
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Japanese Geographic Distribution
Japanese Income
In terms of income, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,365), and median household income ($83,395), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($39,870), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,919), and median male earnings ($51,473).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 1.4 /100 | #249 | Tragic $39,870 |
| Median Family Income | 6.0 /100 | #217 | Tragic $97,288 |
| Median Household Income | 25.1 /100 | #198 | Fair $83,395 |
| Median Earnings | 9.5 /100 | #231 | Tragic $44,825 |
| Median Male Earnings | 4.9 /100 | #226 | Tragic $51,473 |
| Median Female Earnings | 8.1 /100 | #222 | Tragic $38,528 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 60.5 /100 | #168 | Good $52,365 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 16.4 /100 | #201 | Poor $91,624 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 14.8 /100 | #209 | Poor $96,834 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 3.9 /100 | #227 | Tragic $57,919 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.1 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 23.8% |
Japanese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.8%), and poverty level among single mothers (28.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (14.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 3.3 /100 | #215 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Families | 4.8 /100 | #222 | Tragic 9.9% |
| Males | 2.7 /100 | #214 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Females | 4.1 /100 | #219 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 99.5 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 18.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 11.7 /100 | #207 | Poor 14.1% |
| Children Under 5 years | 13.8 /100 | #202 | Poor 18.1% |
| Children Under 16 years | 4.7 /100 | #219 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 5.5 /100 | #217 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 5.3 /100 | #217 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Single Males | 14.8 /100 | #215 | Poor 13.1% |
| Single Females | 26.4 /100 | #197 | Fair 21.3% |
| Single Fathers | 99.7 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Single Mothers | 68.0 /100 | #160 | Good 28.9% |
| Married Couples | 9.8 /100 | #219 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.6 /100 | #247 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.9 /100 | #235 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.3 /100 | #256 | Tragic 14.1% |
Japanese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.4%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (5.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), and unemployment (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.8 /100 | #250 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Males | 0.2 /100 | #254 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Females | 1.2 /100 | #246 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 30.8 /100 | #189 | Fair 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 43.2 /100 | #186 | Average 17.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 95.4 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 5.4 /100 | #225 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 1.1 /100 | #231 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 1.2 /100 | #231 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 2.8 /100 | #230 | Tragic 4.7% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 54.5 /100 | #171 | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.6 /100 | #257 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 96.4 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Seniors > 65 | 99.2 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 97.5 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 78.9 /100 | #146 | Good 7.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 99.5 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 8.7 /100 | #214 | Tragic 5.7% |
Japanese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.1%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 97.7 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 65.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 4.0 /100 | #233 | Tragic 79.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 89.3 /100 | #144 | Excellent 37.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 68.7 /100 | #160 | Good 75.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 11.4 /100 | #213 | Poor 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 8.8 /100 | #211 | Tragic 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.3 /100 | #256 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.2 /100 | #253 | Tragic 81.6% |
Japanese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.4%), average family size (3.35), and percentage of family households (65.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of single mother households (7.4%), and percentage of population currently married (44.5%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 65.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 29.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 5.7 /100 | #214 | Tragic 45.2% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 3.35 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 2.8% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.2 /100 | #261 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Currently Married | 0.6 /100 | #244 | Tragic 44.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 70.9 /100 | #155 | Good 12.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.9 /100 | #243 | Tragic 35.2% |
Japanese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.6%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 94.1 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 93.4 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 90.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 98.0 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 57.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 99.8 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 21.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 7.7% |
Japanese Education Level
In terms of education level, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (33.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (3.3%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (96.7%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (96.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 3.3% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 96.7% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 96.0% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 95.7% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 94.0% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 93.6% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 92.6% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 91.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 89.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 88.3% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 85.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 82.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.4 /100 | #253 | Tragic 61.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.5 /100 | #254 | Tragic 55.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #258 | Tragic 41.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.7 /100 | #251 | Tragic 33.3% |
| Master's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #259 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Professional Degree | 0.5 /100 | #278 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.9 /100 | #260 | Tragic 1.5% |
Japanese Disability
In terms of disability, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (50.2%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 2.3 /100 | #234 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 3.1 /100 | #224 | Tragic 11.7% |
| Females | 2.7 /100 | #241 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 90.3 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 12.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.8 /100 | #255 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 25.7% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 50.2% |
| Vision | 0.3 /100 | #253 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 46.0 /100 | #178 | Average 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Ambulatory | 12.0 /100 | #213 | Poor 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Japanese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Japanese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
7.7%
(100.0/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.35
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
65.9%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
21.8%
(99.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Japanese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Japanese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
3.3%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
96.7%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
96.5%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
96.7%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
96.6%
(0.0/100)
What is Japanese per capita income in the United States?
Japanese per capita income in the United States is $39,870, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median family income in the United States?
Japanese median family income in the United States is $97,288, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median household income in the United States?
Japanese median household income in the United States is $83,395, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median earnings in the United States?
Japanese median earnings in the United States is $44,825, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median male earnings in the United States?
Japanese median male earnings in the United States is $51,473, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median female earnings in the United States?
Japanese median female earnings in the United States is $38,528, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Japanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level in the United States?
Japanese poverty level in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among families in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among families in the United States is 9.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among males in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among males in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among females in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among females in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is poor, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.3%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.9%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemployment in the United States?
Japanese unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Japanese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Japanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of family households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of family households in the United States is 65.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Japanese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese average family size in the United States?
Japanese average family size in the United States is 3.35, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Japanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st 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.