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

Choctaw Social Profile
Average

6,094
SOCIAL INDEX
42.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
298th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Choctaw Income

In terms of income, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (28.1%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($41,861), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($48,986), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($30,986), median earnings ($36,929), and median family income ($77,827).
Choctaw Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
24.9
/100
|
#311
Fair
$32,915
Median Family Income
24.0
/100
|
#304
Fair
$77,827
Median Household Income
24.7
/100
|
#317
Fair
$64,409
Median Earnings
22.2
/100
|
#307
Fair
$36,929
Median Male Earnings
27.5
/100
|
#285
Fair
$43,851
Median Female Earnings
14.2
/100
|
#327
Poor
$30,986
Householder Age | Under 25 years
36.8
/100
|
#323
Fair
$41,861
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
26.3
/100
|
#318
Fair
$71,338
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
24.1
/100
|
#311
Fair
$75,592
Householder Age | Over 65 years
33.5
/100
|
#298
Fair
$48,986
Wage/Income Gap
45.8
/100
|
#274
Average
28.1%

Choctaw Poverty

In terms of poverty, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.9%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.2%), and poverty level among married-couple families (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (27.9%), poverty level among single mothers (37.1%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (24.0%).
Choctaw Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
55.4
/100
|
#311
Average
15.8%
Families
61.7
/100
|
#292
Good
11.8%
Males
57.0
/100
|
#313
Average
14.6%
Females
56.5
/100
|
#302
Average
17.0%
Females 18 to 24 years
48.4
/100
|
#318
Average
24.7%
Females 25 to 34 years
54.0
/100
|
#323
Average
18.7%
Children Under 5 years
46.8
/100
|
#320
Average
24.0%
Children Under 16 years
52.1
/100
|
#299
Average
21.5%
Boys Under 16 years
50.9
/100
|
#305
Average
22.0%
Girls Under 16 years
52.7
/100
|
#298
Average
21.6%
Single Males
65.6
/100
|
#323
Good
17.0%
Single Females
42.9
/100
|
#326
Average
27.9%
Single Fathers
54.6
/100
|
#324
Average
20.6%
Single Mothers
44.8
/100
|
#331
Average
37.1%
Married Couples
77.7
/100
|
#270
Good
6.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
79.0
/100
|
#203
Good
10.9%
Seniors Over 75 years
77.8
/100
|
#195
Good
12.2%
Receiving Food Stamps
75.3
/100
|
#241
Good
13.4%

Choctaw Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among males (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.3%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.5%).
Choctaw Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
88.7
/100
|
#226
Excellent
5.6%
Males
90.4
/100
|
#248
Exceptional
5.9%
Females
85.3
/100
|
#210
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
85.5
/100
|
#249
Excellent
12.7%
Age | 16 to 19 years
80.9
/100
|
#262
Excellent
20.0%
Age | 20 to 24 years
88.9
/100
|
#228
Excellent
10.8%
Age | 25 to 29 years
85.7
/100
|
#270
Excellent
7.6%
Age | 30 to 34 years
86.6
/100
|
#285
Excellent
6.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
87.3
/100
|
#278
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
88.6
/100
|
#241
Excellent
4.9%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.1
/100
|
#212
Exceptional
5.0%
Age | 60 to 64 years
91.5
/100
|
#78
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.5
/100
|
#86
Excellent
5.3%
Seniors > 65
89.3
/100
|
#63
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
77.6
/100
|
#184
Good
9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6
78.6
/100
|
#294
Good
8.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
80.6
/100
|
#269
Excellent
9.5%
Women w/ Children < 18
81.5
/100
|
#230
Excellent
6.0%

Choctaw Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (81.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.4%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (61.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (75.4%).
Choctaw Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
41.3
/100
|
#324
Average
61.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
54.9
/100
|
#321
Average
75.4%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
60.0
/100
|
#117
Average
37.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
67.9
/100
|
#175
Good
74.8%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
53.0
/100
|
#321
Average
81.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
61.7
/100
|
#320
Good
81.2%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
57.5
/100
|
#322
Average
80.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
56.0
/100
|
#320
Average
78.2%

Choctaw Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.7%), percentage of population currently married (46.3%), and percentage of married-couple family households (46.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.24), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (14.3%), and percentage of family households with children (28.2%).
Choctaw Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
47.8
/100
|
#130
Average
65.1%
Family Households with Children
30.0
/100
|
#125
Fair
28.2%
Married-couple Households
59.4
/100
|
#200
Average
46.0%
Average Family Size
16.4
/100
|
#197
Poor
3.24
Single Father Households
75.0
/100
|
#293
Good
2.7%
Single Mother Households
53.6
/100
|
#233
Average
7.2%
Currently Married
64.7
/100
|
#193
Good
46.3%
Divorced or Separated
20.7
/100
|
#337
Fair
14.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
50.7
/100
|
#294
Average
38.3%

Choctaw Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.3%), 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 (59.3%).
Choctaw Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
93.3
/100
|
#48
Exceptional
8.0%
1+ Vehicles Available
92.7
/100
|
#45
Exceptional
92.1%
2+ Vehicles Available
86.0
/100
|
#51
Excellent
59.3%
3+ Vehicles Available
64.7
/100
|
#39
Good
22.9%
4+ Vehicles Available
51.8
/100
|
#47
Average
7.7%

Choctaw Education Level

In terms of education level, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.7%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (97.8%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.0%), 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 (10.9%).
Choctaw Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
84.0
/100
|
#100
Excellent
1.7%
Nursery School
68.4
/100
|
#100
Good
98.4%
Kindergarten
68.1
/100
|
#99
Good
98.4%
1st Grade
74.6
/100
|
#98
Good
98.3%
2nd Grade
75.3
/100
|
#100
Good
98.3%
3rd Grade
67.1
/100
|
#97
Good
98.2%
4th Grade
79.0
/100
|
#98
Good
98.0%
5th Grade
80.7
/100
|
#97
Excellent
97.8%
6th Grade
68.6
/100
|
#98
Good
97.5%
7th Grade
70.9
/100
|
#113
Good
96.5%
8th Grade
69.2
/100
|
#124
Good
96.2%
9th Grade
75.6
/100
|
#152
Good
95.1%
10th Grade
73.8
/100
|
#190
Good
93.4%
11th Grade
67.7
/100
|
#232
Good
91.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma
62.1
/100
|
#261
Good
89.3%
High School Diploma
62.5
/100
|
#248
Good
87.4%
GED/Equivalency
55.7
/100
|
#271
Average
82.7%
College, Under 1 year
46.3
/100
|
#285
Average
59.1%
College, 1 year or more
42.1
/100
|
#297
Average
52.2%
Associate's Degree
37.2
/100
|
#309
Fair
37.4%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5
/100
|
#310
Fair
29.1%
Master's Degree
19.8
/100
|
#309
Poor
10.9%
Professional Degree
18.7
/100
|
#319
Poor
3.2%
Doctorate Degree
17.9
/100
|
#272
Poor
1.4%

Choctaw Disability

In terms of disability, Choctaw residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.8%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (53.0%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (16.3%), percentage of population with a disability (15.1%), and percentage of males with a disability (15.2%).
Choctaw Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
18.8
/100
|
#340
Poor
15.1%
Males
20.1
/100
|
#339
Fair
15.2%
Females
21.5
/100
|
#338
Fair
15.0%
Age | Under 5 years
71.7
/100
|
#331
Good
1.8%
Age | 5 to 17 years
47.3
/100
|
#337
Average
6.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
34.4
/100
|
#343
Fair
8.5%
Age | 35 to 64 years
15.0
/100
|
#338
Poor
16.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
47.3
/100
|
#329
Average
30.1%
Age | Over 75 years
54.3
/100
|
#329
Average
53.0%
Vision
25.0
/100
|
#341
Fair
3.2%
Hearing
39.6
/100
|
#338
Fair
4.4%
Cognitive
40.4
/100
|
#311
Average
18.3%
Ambulatory
30.3
/100
|
#339
Fair
8.3%
Self-Care
49.5
/100
|
#336
Average
3.0%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Choctaw in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Choctaw in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
8.0%
(93.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.1%
(92.7/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.0%
(92.1/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.7%
(91.5/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.9%
(90.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Choctaw in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Choctaw in the United States are:
#1
Median Female Earnings
$30,986
(14.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 34 and 64
16.3%
(15.0/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.24
(16.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.4%
(17.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.2%
(18.7/100)
What is Choctaw per capita income in the United States?
Choctaw per capita income in the United States is $32,915, which is fair, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw median family income in the United States?
Choctaw median family income in the United States is $77,827, which is fair, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw median household income in the United States?
Choctaw median household income in the United States is $64,409, which is fair, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw median earnings in the United States?
Choctaw median earnings in the United States is $36,929, which is fair, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw median male earnings in the United States?
Choctaw median male earnings in the United States is $43,851, which is fair, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw median female earnings in the United States?
Choctaw median female earnings in the United States is $30,986, which is poor, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Choctaw wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.1%, which is average, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level in the United States is 15.8%, which is average, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among families in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among families in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among males in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among males in the United States is 14.6%, which is average, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among females in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among females in the United States is 17.0%, which is average, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.5%, which is average, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among single males in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among single males in the United States is 17.0%, which is good, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among single females in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among single females in the United States is 27.9%, which is average, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 20.6%, which is average, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Choctaw poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 37.1%, which is average, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.4%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw unemployment in the United States?
Choctaw unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Choctaw unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Choctaw unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of family households in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of family households in the United States is 65.1%, which is average, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.2%, which is fair, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 46.0%, which is average, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw average family size in the United States?
Choctaw average family size in the United States is 3.24, which is poor, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of single father households in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is good, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.2%, which is average, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.3%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 14.3%, which is fair, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.3%, which is average, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 15.1%, which is poor, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 15.2%, which is fair, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Choctaw percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Choctaw percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 15.0%, which is fair, ranking it 338th 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.