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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Alaska Native Social Profile
Average

6,661
SOCIAL INDEX
52.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
246th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Alaska Native Income

In terms of income, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,826), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,331), and wage/income gap percentage (26.4%), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($45,842), median earnings ($39,902), and median female earnings ($34,554).
Alaska Native Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
36.9
/100
|
#253
Fair
$36,229
Median Family Income
39.2
/100
|
#227
Fair
$87,645
Median Household Income
41.1
/100
|
#234
Average
$73,739
Median Earnings
34.5
/100
|
#253
Fair
$39,902
Median Male Earnings
33.5
/100
|
#255
Fair
$45,842
Median Female Earnings
35.9
/100
|
#246
Fair
$34,554
Householder Age | Under 25 years
59.6
/100
|
#155
Average
$47,826
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
39.8
/100
|
#242
Fair
$80,068
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
42.1
/100
|
#218
Average
$87,245
Householder Age | Over 65 years
58.5
/100
|
#143
Average
$57,331
Wage/Income Gap
53.7
/100
|
#188
Average
26.4%

Alaska Native Poverty

In terms of poverty, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.8%), and poverty level among married-couple families (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.9%), poverty level among single females (24.5%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (17.2%).
Alaska Native Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
66.9
/100
|
#236
Good
14.0%
Families
68.9
/100
|
#245
Good
10.8%
Males
67.4
/100
|
#252
Good
13.0%
Females
67.7
/100
|
#233
Good
15.1%
Females 18 to 24 years
57.6
/100
|
#288
Average
22.9%
Females 25 to 34 years
62.1
/100
|
#301
Good
17.2%
Children Under 5 years
62.6
/100
|
#253
Good
20.3%
Children Under 16 years
68.9
/100
|
#209
Good
17.9%
Boys Under 16 years
70.1
/100
|
#202
Good
17.7%
Girls Under 16 years
67.1
/100
|
#223
Good
18.4%
Single Males
67.4
/100
|
#320
Good
16.6%
Single Females
60.3
/100
|
#283
Good
24.5%
Single Fathers
64.7
/100
|
#293
Good
18.3%
Single Mothers
65.2
/100
|
#277
Good
32.3%
Married Couples
77.6
/100
|
#272
Good
6.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
88.6
/100
|
#87
Excellent
9.7%
Seniors Over 75 years
80.4
/100
|
#169
Excellent
11.8%
Receiving Food Stamps
65.5
/100
|
#303
Good
16.0%

Alaska Native Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (6.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (10.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (7.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (7.0%).
Alaska Native Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
68.0
/100
|
#333
Good
8.0%
Males
69.4
/100
|
#333
Good
9.0%
Females
66.8
/100
|
#330
Good
7.2%
Youth < 25
68.7
/100
|
#329
Good
15.6%
Age | 16 to 19 years
69.8
/100
|
#310
Good
22.8%
Age | 20 to 24 years
68.9
/100
|
#332
Good
14.0%
Age | 25 to 29 years
62.2
/100
|
#332
Good
10.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
66.8
/100
|
#337
Good
9.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
71.7
/100
|
#328
Good
7.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
64.8
/100
|
#337
Good
7.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
79.4
/100
|
#332
Good
6.4%
Age | 60 to 64 years
66.2
/100
|
#340
Good
7.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
80.6
/100
|
#316
Excellent
6.1%
Seniors > 65
84.4
/100
|
#268
Excellent
5.6%
Seniors > 75
71.0
/100
|
#295
Good
10.2%
Women w/ Children < 6
72.4
/100
|
#324
Good
9.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
72.6
/100
|
#319
Good
10.7%
Women w/ Children < 18
66.3
/100
|
#326
Good
7.2%

Alaska Native Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.7%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (80.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (76.8%).
Alaska Native Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
66.4
/100
|
#195
Good
65.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
64.7
/100
|
#308
Good
76.8%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
65.5
/100
|
#82
Good
38.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
66.8
/100
|
#187
Good
74.7%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
54.6
/100
|
#319
Average
81.3%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
57.2
/100
|
#324
Average
80.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
65.4
/100
|
#310
Good
81.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
74.8
/100
|
#267
Good
81.1%

Alaska Native Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (45.1%), percentage of married-couple family households (45.6%), and percentage of single father households (3.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.45), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.9%), and percentage of family households with children (30.5%).
Alaska Native Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
49.8
/100
|
#101
Average
65.5%
Family Households with Children
46.2
/100
|
#15
Average
30.5%
Married-couple Households
57.0
/100
|
#210
Average
45.6%
Average Family Size
35.9
/100
|
#37
Fair
3.45
Single Father Households
54.3
/100
|
#339
Average
3.4%
Single Mother Households
47.8
/100
|
#260
Average
7.6%
Currently Married
57.4
/100
|
#228
Average
45.1%
Divorced or Separated
45.3
/100
|
#276
Average
12.9%
Births to Unmarried Women
51.5
/100
|
#289
Average
38.0%

Alaska Native Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (18.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (83.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%).
Alaska Native Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
69.7
/100
|
#319
Good
18.2%
1+ Vehicles Available
69.2
/100
|
#318
Good
83.0%
2+ Vehicles Available
67.4
/100
|
#247
Good
52.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
52.5
/100
|
#127
Average
20.3%
4+ Vehicles Available
44.9
/100
|
#97
Average
7.0%

Alaska Native Education Level

In terms of education level, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.4%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.4%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%).
Alaska Native Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
93.7
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
1.4%
Nursery School
79.8
/100
|
#10
Good
98.8%
Kindergarten
79.7
/100
|
#9
Good
98.8%
1st Grade
87.5
/100
|
#9
Excellent
98.8%
2nd Grade
88.3
/100
|
#10
Excellent
98.7%
3rd Grade
78.2
/100
|
#12
Good
98.6%
4th Grade
92.3
/100
|
#20
Exceptional
98.4%
5th Grade
92.2
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
98.3%
6th Grade
77.8
/100
|
#32
Good
98.0%
7th Grade
80.3
/100
|
#34
Excellent
97.3%
8th Grade
79.1
/100
|
#37
Good
97.0%
9th Grade
86.3
/100
|
#53
Excellent
96.0%
10th Grade
87.0
/100
|
#69
Excellent
94.8%
11th Grade
83.1
/100
|
#108
Excellent
93.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
78.8
/100
|
#147
Good
91.3%
High School Diploma
79.9
/100
|
#126
Good
89.7%
GED/Equivalency
69.3
/100
|
#204
Good
84.8%
College, Under 1 year
51.5
/100
|
#261
Average
60.7%
College, 1 year or more
46.4
/100
|
#281
Average
53.6%
Associate's Degree
36.5
/100
|
#312
Fair
37.1%
Bachelor's Degree
30.9
/100
|
#309
Fair
29.2%
Master's Degree
23.4
/100
|
#292
Fair
11.4%
Professional Degree
24.4
/100
|
#272
Fair
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
17.4
/100
|
#276
Poor
1.4%

Alaska Native Disability

In terms of disability, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (14.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (4.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (30.8%).
Alaska Native Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
52.6
/100
|
#286
Average
12.7%
Males
46.6
/100
|
#307
Average
13.1%
Females
62.6
/100
|
#245
Good
12.2%
Age | Under 5 years
56.9
/100
|
#342
Average
2.4%
Age | 5 to 17 years
69.0
/100
|
#211
Good
5.6%
Age | 18 to 34 years
58.2
/100
|
#283
Average
7.1%
Age | 35 to 64 years
36.0
/100
|
#310
Fair
14.2%
Age | 65 to 74 years
44.1
/100
|
#334
Average
30.8%
Age | Over 75 years
49.5
/100
|
#335
Average
53.9%
Vision
55.5
/100
|
#313
Average
2.6%
Hearing
40.3
/100
|
#337
Average
4.4%
Cognitive
56.2
/100
|
#229
Average
17.6%
Ambulatory
73.4
/100
|
#183
Good
6.1%
Self-Care
77.7
/100
|
#81
Good
2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Alaska Natives in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Alaska Natives in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.4%
(93.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education
98.4%
(92.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 5th Grade Education
98.3%
(92.2/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
9.7%
(88.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
98.7%
(88.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Alaska Natives in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Alaska Natives in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.4%
(17.4/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
11.4%
(23.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.5%
(24.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Bachelor's Degree Education
29.2%
(30.9/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$45,842
(33.5/100)
What is Alaska Native per capita income in the United States?
Alaska Native per capita income in the United States is $36,229, which is fair, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median family income in the United States?
Alaska Native median family income in the United States is $87,645, which is fair, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median household income in the United States?
Alaska Native median household income in the United States is $73,739, which is average, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median earnings in the United States is $39,902, which is fair, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median male earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median male earnings in the United States is $45,842, which is fair, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median female earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median female earnings in the United States is $34,554, which is fair, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Alaska Native wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.4%, which is average, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among families in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among families in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among males in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among males in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among females in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among females in the United States is 15.1%, which is good, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.9%, which is good, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single males in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single males in the United States is 16.6%, which is good, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single females in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.5%, which is good, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.3%, which is good, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.3%, which is good, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemployment in the United States?
Alaska Native unemployment in the United States is 8.0%, which is good, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Alaska Native unemployment rate among males in the United States is 9.0%, which is good, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Alaska Native unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 7.2%, which is good, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of family households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of family households in the United States is 65.5%, which is average, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of family households with children in the United States is 30.5%, which is average, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.6%, which is average, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native average family size in the United States?
Alaska Native average family size in the United States is 3.45, which is fair, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of single father households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.4%, which is average, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.6%, which is average, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.1%, which is average, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.9%, which is average, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.0%, which is average, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is average, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 245th 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.