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SOCIAL INDEX
85.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
48th/ 347
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Danish Geographic Distribution
Danish Income
In terms of income, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($105,619), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($63,117), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,041), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (31.0%), median female earnings ($37,730), and median earnings ($46,392).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 61.9 /100 | #160 | Good $44,095 |
| Median Family Income | 83.8 /100 | #145 | Excellent $105,900 |
| Median Household Income | 83.9 /100 | #143 | Excellent $87,676 |
| Median Earnings | 48.6 /100 | #176 | Average $46,392 |
| Median Male Earnings | 84.8 /100 | #141 | Excellent $56,246 |
| Median Female Earnings | 1.6 /100 | #253 | Tragic $37,730 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 88.9 /100 | #141 | Excellent $53,041 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 81.3 /100 | #142 | Excellent $97,221 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 93.4 /100 | #123 | Exceptional $105,619 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 90.5 /100 | #118 | Exceptional $63,117 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 31.0% |
Danish Poverty
In terms of poverty, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%), and poverty level among married-couple families (4.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (12.8%), poverty level among single females (20.7%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 99.5 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Families | 99.7 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 7.3% |
| Males | 99.6 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 9.7% |
| Females | 99.5 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 75.5 /100 | #157 | Good 19.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 93.9 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 12.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.4 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.7 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 13.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.8 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 13.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.7 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 13.7% |
| Single Males | 51.4 /100 | #172 | Average 12.8% |
| Single Females | 73.0 /100 | #158 | Good 20.7% |
| Single Fathers | 94.5 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 15.8% |
| Single Mothers | 87.1 /100 | #141 | Excellent 28.5% |
| Married Couples | 99.9 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 8.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.9 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 9.0% |
Danish Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (3.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (15.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.1%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Males | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 9.3% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 99.7 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 99.5 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 99.9 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 3.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 97.9 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Seniors > 65 | 99.8 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 9.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 98.2 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 7.1% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 8.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 4.5% |
Danish Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (44.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (79.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 68.8 /100 | #164 | Good 65.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 91.5 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 79.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 44.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 79.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 71.9 /100 | #141 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 5.3 /100 | #220 | Tragic 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 38.8 /100 | #180 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 95.3 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 83.3% |
Danish Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (51.1%), percentage of population currently married (50.5%), and percentage of family households with children (28.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.17), percentage of single father households (2.3%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 66.0% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 28.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 51.1% |
| Average Family Size | 2.5 /100 | #246 | Tragic 3.17 |
| Single Father Households | 48.2 /100 | #176 | Average 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 98.9 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Currently Married | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 50.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 84.8 /100 | #135 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 98.2 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 28.7% |
Danish Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (63.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.7%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.5%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 6.6% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 93.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 63.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 24.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 8.6% |
Danish Education Level
In terms of education level, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (94.7%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (96.5%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (97.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 1.5% |
| Nursery School | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| Kindergarten | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| 1st Grade | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 4th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 5th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 6th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 7th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 97.4% |
| 8th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 97.2% |
| 9th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 96.5% |
| 10th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 95.7% |
| 11th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 94.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 93.5% |
| High School Diploma | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 91.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 99.8 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 88.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 98.6 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 68.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 94.8 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 61.7% |
| Associate's Degree | 77.3 /100 | #147 | Good 47.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 56.2 /100 | #168 | Average 38.1% |
| Master's Degree | 31.3 /100 | #195 | Fair 14.5% |
| Professional Degree | 43.5 /100 | #181 | Average 4.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 71.9 /100 | #157 | Good 1.9% |
Danish Disability
In terms of disability, Danes residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.7%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.5%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 8.7 /100 | #209 | Tragic 12.0% |
| Males | 0.9 /100 | #246 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Females | 72.5 /100 | #157 | Good 12.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 1.5% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 26.5 /100 | #191 | Fair 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 7.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 36.8 /100 | #185 | Fair 11.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.4 /100 | #144 | Excellent 22.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 98.6 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 46.2% |
| Vision | 94.2 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 3.6% |
| Cognitive | 98.8 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 96.6 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 99.9 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Danes in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Danes in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
44.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
63.3%
(100.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
79.0%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
24.7%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.6%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Danes in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Danes in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
31.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.6%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
7.5%
(0.0/100)
What is Danish per capita income in the United States?
Danish per capita income in the United States is $44,095, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish median family income in the United States?
Danish median family income in the United States is $105,900, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish median household income in the United States?
Danish median household income in the United States is $87,676, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish median earnings in the United States?
Danish median earnings in the United States is $46,392, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish median male earnings in the United States?
Danish median male earnings in the United States is $56,246, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish median female earnings in the United States?
Danish median female earnings in the United States is $37,730, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Danish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 31.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level in the United States?
Danish poverty level in the United States is 10.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among families in the United States?
Danish poverty level among families in the United States is 7.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among males in the United States?
Danish poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among females in the United States?
Danish poverty level among females in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Danish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Danish poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Danish poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 158th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Danish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Danish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Danish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish unemployment in the United States?
Danish unemployment in the United States is 4.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Danish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Danish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of family households in the United States?
Danish percentage of family households in the United States is 66.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Danish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Danish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 51.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish average family size in the United States?
Danish average family size in the United States is 3.17, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Danish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Danish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Danish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 50.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Danish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Danish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Danish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Danish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Danish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Danish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 157th 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.