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SOCIAL INDEX
56.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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American Geographic Distribution
American Income
In terms of income, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (28.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,067), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,304), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($32,681), median earnings ($39,143), and median household income ($69,732).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 34.8 /100 | #264 | Fair $35,646 |
| Median Family Income | 34.3 /100 | #259 | Fair $84,446 |
| Median Household Income | 34.1 /100 | #272 | Fair $69,732 |
| Median Earnings | 31.4 /100 | #266 | Fair $39,143 |
| Median Male Earnings | 35.8 /100 | #240 | Fair $46,626 |
| Median Female Earnings | 24.5 /100 | #289 | Fair $32,681 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 45.3 /100 | #284 | Average $44,067 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 35.6 /100 | #265 | Fair $77,331 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 35.3 /100 | #254 | Fair $82,831 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 40.5 /100 | #251 | Average $51,304 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 45.5 /100 | #277 | Average 28.2% |
American Poverty
In terms of poverty, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (20.2%), poverty level among single females (25.0%), and poverty level among single mothers (34.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 70.8 /100 | #222 | Good 13.5% |
| Families | 74.9 /100 | #218 | Good 9.9% |
| Males | 72.9 /100 | #217 | Good 12.2% |
| Females | 70.5 /100 | #226 | Good 14.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 61.9 /100 | #274 | Good 22.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 64.9 /100 | #286 | Good 16.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 59.8 /100 | #268 | Average 20.9% |
| Children Under 16 years | 64.9 /100 | #232 | Good 18.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 64.4 /100 | #231 | Good 19.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 63.7 /100 | #238 | Good 19.2% |
| Single Males | 70.4 /100 | #311 | Good 15.9% |
| Single Females | 57.6 /100 | #292 | Average 25.0% |
| Single Fathers | 56.3 /100 | #321 | Average 20.2% |
| Single Mothers | 57.7 /100 | #299 | Average 34.0% |
| Married Couples | 85.8 /100 | #182 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 84.7 /100 | #143 | Excellent 10.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 82.1 /100 | #147 | Excellent 11.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 80.4 /100 | #199 | Excellent 12.1% |
American Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 92.3 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Males | 93.8 /100 | #171 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Females | 88.9 /100 | #134 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 88.3 /100 | #209 | Excellent 12.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 86.5 /100 | #191 | Excellent 18.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 88.1 /100 | #245 | Excellent 10.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 85.9 /100 | #266 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 87.9 /100 | #272 | Excellent 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 90.8 /100 | #220 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 92.1 /100 | #132 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 92.8 /100 | #174 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 89.7 /100 | #163 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.6 /100 | #233 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 86.7 /100 | #190 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 65.2 /100 | #329 | Good 10.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 75.7 /100 | #313 | Good 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 74.9 /100 | #311 | Good 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 83.7 /100 | #206 | Excellent 5.8% |
American Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (82.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (62.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (76.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 44.7 /100 | #317 | Average 62.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 64.4 /100 | #311 | Good 76.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 69.4 /100 | #67 | Good 39.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 74.7 /100 | #97 | Good 75.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 64.1 /100 | #294 | Good 82.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 70.8 /100 | #298 | Good 82.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 69.5 /100 | #303 | Good 82.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 67.7 /100 | #301 | Good 80.0% |
American Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of population currently married (48.2%), and percentage of married-couple family households (48.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.19), percentage of family households with children (27.5%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 51.9 /100 | #85 | Average 65.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 25.1 /100 | #204 | Fair 27.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 72.7 /100 | #93 | Good 48.2% |
| Average Family Size | 11.3 /100 | #269 | Poor 3.19 |
| Single Father Households | 81.6 /100 | #223 | Excellent 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 64.7 /100 | #187 | Good 6.7% |
| Currently Married | 76.6 /100 | #91 | Good 48.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 36.1 /100 | #308 | Fair 13.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 55.5 /100 | #263 | Average 36.6% |
American Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.1%), 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 (22.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.1%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 94.0 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 93.5 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 92.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 88.4 /100 | #40 | Excellent 60.1% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 63.5 /100 | #49 | Good 22.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 49.5 /100 | #63 | Average 7.5% |
American Education Level
In terms of education level, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.6%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.0%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 89.6 /100 | #58 | Excellent 1.6% |
| Nursery School | 72.4 /100 | #61 | Good 98.5% |
| Kindergarten | 72.1 /100 | #60 | Good 98.5% |
| 1st Grade | 79.0 /100 | #61 | Good 98.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 80.0 /100 | #61 | Good 98.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 71.4 /100 | #60 | Good 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 84.4 /100 | #58 | Excellent 98.2% |
| 5th Grade | 85.7 /100 | #57 | Excellent 98.0% |
| 6th Grade | 73.0 /100 | #58 | Good 97.8% |
| 7th Grade | 76.3 /100 | #57 | Good 97.0% |
| 8th Grade | 74.5 /100 | #70 | Good 96.6% |
| 9th Grade | 81.1 /100 | #96 | Excellent 95.5% |
| 10th Grade | 81.1 /100 | #128 | Excellent 94.2% |
| 11th Grade | 76.3 /100 | #160 | Good 92.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 73.4 /100 | #193 | Good 90.6% |
| High School Diploma | 73.3 /100 | #183 | Good 88.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 66.3 /100 | #223 | Good 84.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 51.1 /100 | #266 | Average 60.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 47.7 /100 | #275 | Average 54.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 44.9 /100 | #273 | Average 40.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0 /100 | #276 | Fair 31.2% |
| Master's Degree | 27.1 /100 | #267 | Fair 12.0% |
| Professional Degree | 24.1 /100 | #274 | Fair 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 19.9 /100 | #255 | Poor 1.5% |
American Disability
In terms of disability, Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.9%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.8%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (13.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.9%), and percentage of females with a disability (13.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 37.6 /100 | #322 | Fair 13.7% |
| Males | 39.0 /100 | #321 | Fair 13.7% |
| Females | 39.0 /100 | #320 | Fair 13.8% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 71.2 /100 | #332 | Good 1.8% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 54.1 /100 | #318 | Average 6.4% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 49.5 /100 | #317 | Average 7.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 38.3 /100 | #308 | Fair 13.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 66.6 /100 | #285 | Good 25.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 75.0 /100 | #252 | Good 48.9% |
| Vision | 54.5 /100 | #317 | Average 2.6% |
| Hearing | 55.2 /100 | #313 | Average 3.8% |
| Cognitive | 68.8 /100 | #161 | Good 17.0% |
| Ambulatory | 47.5 /100 | #323 | Average 7.4% |
| Self-Care | 58.8 /100 | #308 | Average 2.8% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Americans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.7%
(94.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.4%
(93.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.4%
(93.5/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.8/100)
#5
Unemployment
5.2%
(92.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Americans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Americans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.19
(11.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.5%
(19.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.5%
(24.1/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$32,681
(24.5/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.5%
(25.1/100)
What is American per capita income in the United States?
American per capita income in the United States is $35,646, which is fair, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median family income in the United States?
American median family income in the United States is $84,446, which is fair, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median household income in the United States?
American median household income in the United States is $69,732, which is fair, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median earnings in the United States?
American median earnings in the United States is $39,143, which is fair, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median male earnings in the United States?
American median male earnings in the United States is $46,626, which is fair, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American median female earnings in the United States?
American median female earnings in the United States is $32,681, which is fair, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
American wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.2%, which is average, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level in the United States?
American poverty level in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among families in the United States?
American poverty level among families in the United States is 9.9%, which is good, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among males in the United States?
American poverty level among males in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among females in the United States?
American poverty level among females in the United States is 14.7%, which is good, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.7%, which is good, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single males in the United States?
American poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single females in the United States?
American poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.0%, which is average, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
American poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 20.2%, which is average, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
American poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 34.0%, which is average, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemployment in the United States?
American unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemployment rate among males in the United States?
American unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of family households in the United States?
American percentage of family households in the United States is 65.8%, which is average, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of family households with children in the United States?
American percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.5%, which is fair, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.2%, which is good, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American average family size in the United States?
American average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is poor, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of single father households in the United States?
American percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of single mother households in the United States?
American percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is good, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population currently married in the United States?
American percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.2%, which is good, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.4%, which is fair, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.6%, which is average, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is American percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
American percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.8%, which is fair, ranking it 320th 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.