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SOCIAL INDEX
67.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
174th/ 347
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Basque Geographic Distribution
Basque Income
In terms of income, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,071), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,407), and per capita income ($40,233), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($34,908), median earnings ($41,855), and median male earnings ($49,522).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 51.4 /100 | #162 | Average $40,233 |
| Median Family Income | 48.2 /100 | #180 | Average $93,459 |
| Median Household Income | 48.2 /100 | #183 | Average $77,796 |
| Median Earnings | 42.7 /100 | #202 | Average $41,855 |
| Median Male Earnings | 44.5 /100 | #181 | Average $49,522 |
| Median Female Earnings | 38.1 /100 | #237 | Fair $34,908 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 54.2 /100 | #209 | Average $46,407 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 49.6 /100 | #175 | Average $86,371 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 48.4 /100 | #186 | Average $91,280 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 54.7 /100 | #179 | Average $56,071 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 47.8 /100 | #250 | Average 27.7% |
Basque Poverty
In terms of poverty, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.7%), and poverty level among single males (12.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.3%), poverty level among single mothers (30.9%), and poverty level among single females (22.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 75.4 /100 | #195 | Good 12.8% |
| Families | 82.1 /100 | #161 | Excellent 8.9% |
| Males | 76.1 /100 | #202 | Good 11.8% |
| Females | 75.9 /100 | #195 | Good 13.8% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 60.7 /100 | #278 | Good 22.3% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 78.5 /100 | #196 | Good 14.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 74.8 /100 | #173 | Good 17.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 75.3 /100 | #174 | Good 16.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 73.7 /100 | #180 | Good 16.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 76.6 /100 | #164 | Good 16.4% |
| Single Males | 84.1 /100 | #193 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Single Females | 71.3 /100 | #226 | Good 22.3% |
| Single Fathers | 78.3 /100 | #71 | Good 15.3% |
| Single Mothers | 70.9 /100 | #237 | Good 30.9% |
| Married Couples | 88.7 /100 | #150 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 82.1 /100 | #176 | Excellent 10.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 79.1 /100 | #187 | Good 12.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 85.5 /100 | #141 | Excellent 10.7% |
Basque Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (18.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.6%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 91.4 /100 | #161 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Males | 94.3 /100 | #148 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Females | 86.5 /100 | #189 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 87.9 /100 | #215 | Excellent 12.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 85.8 /100 | #204 | Excellent 18.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 90.5 /100 | #186 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 91.2 /100 | #186 | Exceptional 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 92.9 /100 | #184 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 92.4 /100 | #188 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 92.6 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 90.8 /100 | #251 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 89.7 /100 | #159 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 87.0 /100 | #110 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 88.2 /100 | #100 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 89.8 /100 | #25 | Excellent 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 86.5 /100 | #154 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 88.9 /100 | #72 | Excellent 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 85.8 /100 | #172 | Excellent 5.6% |
Basque Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.4%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 64.5 /100 | #223 | Good 64.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 78.0 /100 | #243 | Good 78.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 59.7 /100 | #120 | Average 37.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 73.5 /100 | #108 | Good 75.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 68.1 /100 | #266 | Good 83.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 82.0 /100 | #227 | Excellent 84.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 81.3 /100 | #229 | Excellent 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 79.6 /100 | #224 | Good 81.8% |
Basque Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of single mother households (6.1%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (30.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.24), percentage of family households with children (27.8%), and percentage of family households (64.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 42.3 /100 | #197 | Average 64.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 27.3 /100 | #168 | Fair 27.8% |
| Married-couple Households | 66.7 /100 | #149 | Good 47.2% |
| Average Family Size | 16.3 /100 | #200 | Poor 3.24 |
| Single Father Households | 79.8 /100 | #243 | Good 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 74.6 /100 | #146 | Good 6.1% |
| Currently Married | 70.0 /100 | #152 | Good 47.1% |
| Divorced or Separated | 50.0 /100 | #246 | Average 12.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 73.2 /100 | #143 | Good 30.6% |
Basque Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.1%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 90.6 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 9.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 89.7 /100 | #108 | Excellent 91.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 85.4 /100 | #57 | Excellent 59.1% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 64.4 /100 | #42 | Good 22.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 54.4 /100 | #35 | Average 7.9% |
Basque Education Level
In terms of education level, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.9%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.0%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.3%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 78.9 /100 | #141 | Good 1.9% |
| Nursery School | 63.5 /100 | #143 | Good 98.2% |
| Kindergarten | 63.2 /100 | #143 | Good 98.2% |
| 1st Grade | 69.3 /100 | #142 | Good 98.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 69.6 /100 | #145 | Good 98.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 61.4 /100 | #148 | Good 98.0% |
| 4th Grade | 71.5 /100 | #160 | Good 97.7% |
| 5th Grade | 73.0 /100 | #161 | Good 97.5% |
| 6th Grade | 61.9 /100 | #160 | Good 97.2% |
| 7th Grade | 63.8 /100 | #185 | Good 96.0% |
| 8th Grade | 63.6 /100 | #178 | Good 95.7% |
| 9th Grade | 72.9 /100 | #173 | Good 94.8% |
| 10th Grade | 76.1 /100 | #168 | Good 93.7% |
| 11th Grade | 76.0 /100 | #166 | Good 92.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 76.1 /100 | #170 | Good 91.0% |
| High School Diploma | 73.9 /100 | #173 | Good 88.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 72.9 /100 | #182 | Good 85.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 70.2 /100 | #142 | Good 66.3% |
| College, 1 year or more | 66.0 /100 | #156 | Good 59.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 60.3 /100 | #184 | Good 45.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 54.3 /100 | #183 | Average 36.9% |
| Master's Degree | 42.9 /100 | #185 | Average 14.3% |
| Professional Degree | 43.4 /100 | #151 | Average 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35.6 /100 | #155 | Fair 1.8% |
Basque Disability
In terms of disability, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.4%), percentage of males with a disability (11.6%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 65.3 /100 | #214 | Good 11.7% |
| Males | 64.7 /100 | #233 | Good 11.6% |
| Females | 67.6 /100 | #184 | Good 11.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.4 /100 | #168 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 70.9 /100 | #187 | Good 5.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 67.1 /100 | #231 | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 63.0 /100 | #200 | Good 11.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 76.0 /100 | #214 | Good 23.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 79.1 /100 | #203 | Good 48.1% |
| Vision | 71.3 /100 | #232 | Good 2.2% |
| Hearing | 67.4 /100 | #258 | Good 3.4% |
| Cognitive | 64.8 /100 | #182 | Good 17.2% |
| Ambulatory | 75.5 /100 | #153 | Good 6.0% |
| Self-Care | 72.7 /100 | #164 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Basques in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Basques in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.3%
(94.3/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(92.9/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.5%
(92.6/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.9%
(92.4/100)
#5
Unemployment
5.3%
(91.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Basques in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Basques in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.24
(16.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.8%
(27.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(35.6/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$34,908
(38.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households
64.2%
(42.3/100)
What is Basque per capita income in the United States?
Basque per capita income in the United States is $40,233, which is average, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median family income in the United States?
Basque median family income in the United States is $93,459, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median household income in the United States?
Basque median household income in the United States is $77,796, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median earnings in the United States?
Basque median earnings in the United States is $41,855, which is average, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median male earnings in the United States?
Basque median male earnings in the United States is $49,522, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median female earnings in the United States?
Basque median female earnings in the United States is $34,908, which is fair, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Basque wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.7%, which is average, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level in the United States?
Basque poverty level in the United States is 12.8%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among families in the United States?
Basque poverty level among families in the United States is 8.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among males in the United States?
Basque poverty level among males in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among females in the United States?
Basque poverty level among females in the United States is 13.8%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Basque poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.5%, which is good, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single males in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single females in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.3%, which is good, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.3%, which is good, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.9%, which is good, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Basque percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemployment in the United States?
Basque unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Basque unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Basque unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of family households in the United States?
Basque percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Basque percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.8%, which is fair, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Basque percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.2%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque average family size in the United States?
Basque average family size in the United States is 3.24, which is poor, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of single father households in the United States?
Basque percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is good, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Basque percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Basque percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.1%, which is good, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Basque percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Basque percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.6%, which is good, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 184th 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.