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

Cherokee Social Profile
Average

6,485
SOCIAL INDEX
49.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
260th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Cherokee Income

In terms of income, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (27.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($43,270), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($50,084), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($31,750), median earnings ($37,822), and median family income ($80,897).
Cherokee Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
28.9
/100
|
#292
Fair
$34,013
Median Family Income
28.8
/100
|
#285
Fair
$80,897
Median Household Income
29.1
/100
|
#297
Fair
$66,902
Median Earnings
25.9
/100
|
#290
Fair
$37,822
Median Male Earnings
30.2
/100
|
#268
Fair
$44,741
Median Female Earnings
18.8
/100
|
#309
Poor
$31,750
Householder Age | Under 25 years
42.2
/100
|
#299
Average
$43,270
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
30.2
/100
|
#295
Fair
$73,852
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
29.2
/100
|
#285
Fair
$78,905
Householder Age | Over 65 years
36.8
/100
|
#274
Fair
$50,084
Wage/Income Gap
47.5
/100
|
#259
Average
27.8%

Cherokee Poverty

In terms of poverty, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.5%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (26.2%), poverty level among single mothers (35.0%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (22.1%).
Cherokee Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
64.2
/100
|
#261
Good
14.5%
Families
69.3
/100
|
#243
Good
10.8%
Males
66.3
/100
|
#260
Good
13.2%
Females
64.3
/100
|
#262
Good
15.7%
Females 18 to 24 years
57.0
/100
|
#291
Average
23.0%
Females 25 to 34 years
60.4
/100
|
#311
Good
17.5%
Children Under 5 years
54.8
/100
|
#291
Average
22.1%
Children Under 16 years
59.2
/100
|
#267
Average
20.0%
Boys Under 16 years
59.0
/100
|
#269
Average
20.2%
Girls Under 16 years
58.5
/100
|
#273
Average
20.3%
Single Males
69.6
/100
|
#312
Good
16.1%
Single Females
51.7
/100
|
#314
Average
26.2%
Single Fathers
59.3
/100
|
#313
Average
19.5%
Single Mothers
53.5
/100
|
#314
Average
35.0%
Married Couples
82.1
/100
|
#236
Excellent
5.8%
Seniors Over 65 years
82.3
/100
|
#175
Excellent
10.5%
Seniors Over 75 years
81.6
/100
|
#155
Excellent
11.7%
Receiving Food Stamps
76.9
/100
|
#234
Good
13.0%

Cherokee Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.1%), unemployment rate among males (5.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.5%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.9%).
Cherokee Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
89.4
/100
|
#216
Excellent
5.5%
Males
91.2
/100
|
#236
Exceptional
5.8%
Females
86.0
/100
|
#198
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
87.4
/100
|
#226
Excellent
12.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
84.9
/100
|
#226
Excellent
19.1%
Age | 20 to 24 years
88.5
/100
|
#237
Excellent
10.9%
Age | 25 to 29 years
84.7
/100
|
#280
Excellent
7.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
86.3
/100
|
#287
Excellent
6.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
88.4
/100
|
#258
Excellent
5.4%
Age | 45 to 54 years
89.6
/100
|
#229
Excellent
4.8%
Age | 55 to 59 years
91.3
/100
|
#238
Exceptional
5.1%
Age | 60 to 64 years
89.2
/100
|
#186
Excellent
4.9%
Age | 65 to 74 years
85.9
/100
|
#163
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors > 65
87.7
/100
|
#129
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 75
69.1
/100
|
#312
Good
10.4%
Women w/ Children < 6
75.3
/100
|
#315
Good
9.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
78.1
/100
|
#290
Good
9.9%
Women w/ Children < 18
81.9
/100
|
#226
Excellent
5.9%

Cherokee Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (81.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (62.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (76.1%).
Cherokee Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
43.9
/100
|
#319
Average
62.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
59.3
/100
|
#318
Average
76.1%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
69.5
/100
|
#65
Good
39.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
73.0
/100
|
#111
Good
75.7%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
58.4
/100
|
#311
Average
81.9%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
63.8
/100
|
#318
Good
81.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
62.6
/100
|
#315
Good
81.3%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
59.6
/100
|
#316
Average
78.7%

Cherokee Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.6%), percentage of population currently married (47.1%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.21), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (14.0%), and percentage of family households with children (27.8%).
Cherokee Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
48.8
/100
|
#116
Average
65.3%
Family Households with Children
26.9
/100
|
#176
Fair
27.8%
Married-couple Households
65.3
/100
|
#162
Good
47.0%
Average Family Size
13.5
/100
|
#232
Poor
3.21
Single Father Households
76.4
/100
|
#278
Good
2.6%
Single Mother Households
58.9
/100
|
#216
Average
7.0%
Currently Married
69.8
/100
|
#155
Good
47.1%
Divorced or Separated
26.8
/100
|
#332
Fair
14.0%
Births to Unmarried Women
54.0
/100
|
#275
Average
37.1%

Cherokee Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%).
Cherokee Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
93.8
/100
|
#36
Exceptional
7.8%
1+ Vehicles Available
93.2
/100
|
#34
Exceptional
92.3%
2+ Vehicles Available
87.7
/100
|
#44
Excellent
59.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
64.9
/100
|
#37
Good
22.9%
4+ Vehicles Available
51.6
/100
|
#48
Average
7.7%

Cherokee Education Level

In terms of education level, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.6%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (97.9%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.1%).
Cherokee Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
87.2
/100
|
#80
Excellent
1.6%
Nursery School
70.6
/100
|
#78
Good
98.5%
Kindergarten
70.3
/100
|
#78
Good
98.4%
1st Grade
77.2
/100
|
#78
Good
98.4%
2nd Grade
78.0
/100
|
#78
Good
98.4%
3rd Grade
69.6
/100
|
#77
Good
98.3%
4th Grade
82.3
/100
|
#78
Excellent
98.1%
5th Grade
83.8
/100
|
#76
Excellent
97.9%
6th Grade
71.5
/100
|
#77
Good
97.7%
7th Grade
74.3
/100
|
#79
Good
96.8%
8th Grade
73.0
/100
|
#83
Good
96.5%
9th Grade
79.6
/100
|
#106
Good
95.4%
10th Grade
79.4
/100
|
#142
Good
94.0%
11th Grade
74.1
/100
|
#180
Good
92.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
69.7
/100
|
#216
Good
90.2%
High School Diploma
69.4
/100
|
#207
Good
88.3%
GED/Equivalency
61.8
/100
|
#244
Good
83.6%
College, Under 1 year
48.7
/100
|
#277
Average
59.8%
College, 1 year or more
44.5
/100
|
#290
Average
53.0%
Associate's Degree
40.0
/100
|
#300
Fair
38.3%
Bachelor's Degree
32.3
/100
|
#303
Fair
29.7%
Master's Degree
21.3
/100
|
#304
Fair
11.1%
Professional Degree
19.1
/100
|
#313
Poor
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
17.0
/100
|
#283
Poor
1.4%

Cherokee Disability

In terms of disability, Cherokee residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (50.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (28.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (15.4%), percentage of population with a disability (14.6%), and percentage of males with a disability (14.6%).
Cherokee Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
25.6
/100
|
#334
Fair
14.6%
Males
26.8
/100
|
#335
Fair
14.6%
Females
28.0
/100
|
#334
Fair
14.6%
Age | Under 5 years
73.1
/100
|
#328
Good
1.7%
Age | 5 to 17 years
47.3
/100
|
#338
Average
6.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
37.5
/100
|
#338
Fair
8.3%
Age | 35 to 64 years
23.7
/100
|
#328
Fair
15.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
55.8
/100
|
#320
Average
28.3%
Age | Over 75 years
65.3
/100
|
#304
Good
50.8%
Vision
43.2
/100
|
#322
Average
2.9%
Hearing
47.6
/100
|
#329
Average
4.1%
Cognitive
50.3
/100
|
#261
Average
17.8%
Ambulatory
38.4
/100
|
#332
Fair
7.9%
Self-Care
53.7
/100
|
#326
Average
2.9%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Cherokee in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Cherokee in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.8%
(93.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.3%
(93.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.1%
(91.3/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.8%
(91.2/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.8%
(89.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Cherokee in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Cherokee in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.21
(13.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.4%
(17.0/100)
#3
Median Female Earnings
$31,750
(18.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.2%
(19.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
11.1%
(21.3/100)
What is Cherokee per capita income in the United States?
Cherokee per capita income in the United States is $34,013, which is fair, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee median family income in the United States?
Cherokee median family income in the United States is $80,897, which is fair, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee median household income in the United States?
Cherokee median household income in the United States is $66,902, which is fair, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee median earnings in the United States?
Cherokee median earnings in the United States is $37,822, which is fair, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee median male earnings in the United States?
Cherokee median male earnings in the United States is $44,741, which is fair, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee median female earnings in the United States?
Cherokee median female earnings in the United States is $31,750, which is poor, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Cherokee wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.8%, which is average, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level in the United States is 14.5%, which is good, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among families in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among families in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among males in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among males in the United States is 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among females in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among females in the United States is 15.7%, which is good, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.0%, which is average, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among single males in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among single males in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among single females in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among single females in the United States is 26.2%, which is average, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 19.5%, which is average, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Cherokee poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 35.0%, which is average, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee unemployment in the United States?
Cherokee unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Cherokee unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Cherokee unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of family households in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of family households in the United States is 65.3%, which is average, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.8%, which is fair, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.0%, which is good, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee average family size in the United States?
Cherokee average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of single father households in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is good, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.0%, which is average, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.1%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 14.0%, which is fair, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.1%, which is average, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 14.6%, which is fair, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 14.6%, which is fair, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cherokee percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Cherokee percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.6%, which is fair, ranking it 334th 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.