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

Canadian Social Profile
Good

7,859
SOCIAL INDEX
72.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
137th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Canadian Income

In terms of income, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,807), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,184), and per capita income ($41,797), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.6%), median female earnings ($36,184), and median earnings ($43,784).
Canadian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
57.0
/100
|
#125
Average
$41,797
Median Family Income
54.9
/100
|
#135
Average
$97,780
Median Household Income
53.2
/100
|
#146
Average
$80,650
Median Earnings
50.7
/100
|
#140
Average
$43,784
Median Male Earnings
53.8
/100
|
#120
Average
$52,589
Median Female Earnings
45.8
/100
|
#183
Average
$36,184
Householder Age | Under 25 years
59.5
/100
|
#156
Average
$47,807
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
54.2
/100
|
#137
Average
$89,393
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
55.0
/100
|
#142
Average
$95,567
Householder Age | Over 65 years
58.1
/100
|
#146
Average
$57,184
Wage/Income Gap
43.8
/100
|
#289
Average
28.6%

Canadian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (17.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.0%), and poverty level among single females (21.5%).
Canadian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
82.9
/100
|
#113
Excellent
11.6%
Families
86.3
/100
|
#111
Excellent
8.3%
Males
84.1
/100
|
#108
Excellent
10.6%
Females
82.8
/100
|
#120
Excellent
12.7%
Females 18 to 24 years
71.9
/100
|
#149
Good
20.0%
Females 25 to 34 years
79.2
/100
|
#183
Good
13.8%
Children Under 5 years
76.1
/100
|
#158
Good
17.1%
Children Under 16 years
79.7
/100
|
#123
Good
15.5%
Boys Under 16 years
78.8
/100
|
#126
Good
15.8%
Girls Under 16 years
78.9
/100
|
#136
Good
15.9%
Single Males
81.6
/100
|
#240
Excellent
13.5%
Single Females
75.4
/100
|
#184
Good
21.5%
Single Fathers
69.5
/100
|
#260
Good
17.2%
Single Mothers
75.6
/100
|
#190
Good
29.8%
Married Couples
92.3
/100
|
#81
Exceptional
4.6%
Seniors Over 65 years
89.8
/100
|
#66
Excellent
9.6%
Seniors Over 75 years
87.1
/100
|
#61
Excellent
10.9%
Receiving Food Stamps
86.6
/100
|
#123
Excellent
10.4%

Canadian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.1%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.0%).
Canadian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
93.3
/100
|
#84
Exceptional
5.1%
Males
94.9
/100
|
#108
Exceptional
5.2%
Females
90.5
/100
|
#78
Exceptional
5.1%
Youth < 25
91.1
/100
|
#107
Exceptional
11.7%
Age | 16 to 19 years
89.7
/100
|
#94
Excellent
17.8%
Age | 20 to 24 years
91.8
/100
|
#133
Exceptional
10.3%
Age | 25 to 29 years
90.6
/100
|
#200
Exceptional
6.9%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.6
/100
|
#199
Exceptional
5.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
94.0
/100
|
#129
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 45 to 54 years
93.4
/100
|
#86
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 55 to 59 years
93.4
/100
|
#142
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 60 to 64 years
90.3
/100
|
#139
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 65 to 74 years
86.2
/100
|
#152
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 65
87.4
/100
|
#152
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 75
71.1
/100
|
#293
Good
10.1%
Women w/ Children < 6
84.5
/100
|
#214
Excellent
8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
81.3
/100
|
#252
Excellent
9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18
88.7
/100
|
#120
Excellent
5.4%

Canadian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.5%).
Canadian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
60.2
/100
|
#268
Good
64.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
79.3
/100
|
#230
Good
78.9%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
68.2
/100
|
#74
Good
39.2%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
78.6
/100
|
#72
Good
76.6%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.2
/100
|
#167
Good
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
83.6
/100
|
#206
Excellent
84.2%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
82.2
/100
|
#219
Excellent
83.9%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
81.5
/100
|
#203
Excellent
82.2%

Canadian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of population currently married (48.5%), and percentage of single mother households (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.17), percentage of family households with children (27.4%), and percentage of family households (64.8%).
Canadian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
45.8
/100
|
#153
Average
64.8%
Family Households with Children
24.5
/100
|
#212
Fair
27.4%
Married-couple Households
74.0
/100
|
#85
Good
48.4%
Average Family Size
9.2
/100
|
#294
Tragic
3.17
Single Father Households
85.5
/100
|
#155
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
76.0
/100
|
#137
Good
6.1%
Currently Married
78.6
/100
|
#68
Good
48.5%
Divorced or Separated
52.5
/100
|
#230
Average
12.5%
Births to Unmarried Women
68.8
/100
|
#189
Good
32.1%

Canadian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.7%).
Canadian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
92.5
/100
|
#68
Exceptional
8.3%
1+ Vehicles Available
91.8
/100
|
#62
Exceptional
91.8%
2+ Vehicles Available
84.4
/100
|
#65
Excellent
58.7%
3+ Vehicles Available
55.9
/100
|
#98
Average
21.0%
4+ Vehicles Available
43.1
/100
|
#109
Average
6.9%

Canadian Education Level

In terms of education level, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.6%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (94.7%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (93.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.2%).
Canadian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
88.7
/100
|
#69
Excellent
1.6%
Nursery School
71.5
/100
|
#73
Good
98.5%
Kindergarten
71.2
/100
|
#73
Good
98.5%
1st Grade
78.1
/100
|
#72
Good
98.4%
2nd Grade
79.0
/100
|
#72
Good
98.4%
3rd Grade
70.4
/100
|
#71
Good
98.3%
4th Grade
83.2
/100
|
#70
Excellent
98.1%
5th Grade
84.7
/100
|
#68
Excellent
98.0%
6th Grade
72.3
/100
|
#68
Good
97.7%
7th Grade
75.4
/100
|
#67
Good
96.9%
8th Grade
74.8
/100
|
#67
Good
96.6%
9th Grade
84.4
/100
|
#65
Excellent
95.8%
10th Grade
86.5
/100
|
#76
Excellent
94.7%
11th Grade
85.5
/100
|
#81
Excellent
93.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma
85.3
/100
|
#98
Excellent
92.1%
High School Diploma
85.1
/100
|
#91
Excellent
90.4%
GED/Equivalency
82.1
/100
|
#110
Excellent
86.8%
College, Under 1 year
70.2
/100
|
#143
Good
66.3%
College, 1 year or more
66.8
/100
|
#149
Good
60.1%
Associate's Degree
63.8
/100
|
#154
Good
46.6%
Bachelor's Degree
57.4
/100
|
#156
Average
38.0%
Master's Degree
48.8
/100
|
#151
Average
15.2%
Professional Degree
44.3
/100
|
#144
Average
4.5%
Doctorate Degree
38.2
/100
|
#140
Fair
1.9%

Canadian Disability

In terms of disability, Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.0%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (12.2%), percentage of males with a disability (12.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.6%).
Canadian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
59.5
/100
|
#265
Average
12.2%
Males
59.6
/100
|
#267
Average
12.0%
Females
61.2
/100
|
#253
Good
12.3%
Age | Under 5 years
79.8
/100
|
#291
Good
1.5%
Age | 5 to 17 years
65.4
/100
|
#256
Good
5.8%
Age | 18 to 34 years
61.4
/100
|
#263
Good
6.9%
Age | 35 to 64 years
61.1
/100
|
#217
Good
11.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
79.9
/100
|
#157
Good
23.0%
Age | Over 75 years
84.3
/100
|
#129
Excellent
47.1%
Vision
74.8
/100
|
#200
Good
2.2%
Hearing
65.9
/100
|
#271
Good
3.4%
Cognitive
76.2
/100
|
#113
Good
16.7%
Ambulatory
70.0
/100
|
#221
Good
6.3%
Self-Care
72.2
/100
|
#175
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Canadians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Canadians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.2%
(94.9/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.6%
(94.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.8%
(93.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.4%
(93.4/100)
#5
Unemployment
5.1%
(93.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Canadians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Canadians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.17
(9.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.4%
(24.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(38.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.9%
(43.1/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.6%
(43.8/100)
What is Canadian per capita income in the United States?
Canadian per capita income in the United States is $41,797, which is average, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian median family income in the United States?
Canadian median family income in the United States is $97,780, which is average, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian median household income in the United States?
Canadian median household income in the United States is $80,650, which is average, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian median earnings in the United States?
Canadian median earnings in the United States is $43,784, which is average, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian median male earnings in the United States?
Canadian median male earnings in the United States is $52,589, which is average, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian median female earnings in the United States?
Canadian median female earnings in the United States is $36,184, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Canadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.6%, which is average, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level in the United States?
Canadian poverty level in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among families in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among males in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among females in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.5%, which is good, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.2%, which is good, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Canadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.8%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Canadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian unemployment in the United States?
Canadian unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Canadian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Canadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of family households in the United States?
Canadian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.8%, which is average, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Canadian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is fair, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Canadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.4%, which is good, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian average family size in the United States?
Canadian average family size in the United States is 3.17, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Canadian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Canadian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Canadian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.5%, which is good, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Canadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Canadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.1%, which is good, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Canadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Canadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Canadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Canadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is good, ranking it 253rd 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.