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

Delaware Social Profile
Average

7,104
SOCIAL INDEX
59.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
216th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Delaware Income

In terms of income, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (26.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,283), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,261), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,008), median earnings ($41,268), and median male earnings ($48,223).
Delaware Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
44.1
/100
|
#212
Average
$38,210
Median Family Income
41.2
/100
|
#219
Average
$88,952
Median Household Income
41.9
/100
|
#227
Average
$74,206
Median Earnings
40.2
/100
|
#226
Average
$41,268
Median Male Earnings
40.6
/100
|
#206
Average
$48,223
Median Female Earnings
38.7
/100
|
#234
Fair
$35,008
Householder Age | Under 25 years
53.7
/100
|
#219
Average
$46,283
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
43.5
/100
|
#215
Average
$82,432
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
40.9
/100
|
#226
Average
$86,447
Householder Age | Over 65 years
46.3
/100
|
#227
Average
$53,261
Wage/Income Gap
54.4
/100
|
#182
Average
26.2%

Delaware Poverty

In terms of poverty, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.1%), poverty level among single mothers (31.9%), and poverty level among single fathers (17.6%).
Delaware Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
74.9
/100
|
#202
Good
12.9%
Families
78.7
/100
|
#192
Good
9.4%
Males
76.4
/100
|
#195
Good
11.7%
Females
74.8
/100
|
#208
Good
14.0%
Females 18 to 24 years
66.6
/100
|
#235
Good
21.1%
Females 25 to 34 years
74.7
/100
|
#230
Good
14.7%
Children Under 5 years
68.6
/100
|
#214
Good
18.9%
Children Under 16 years
68.7
/100
|
#210
Good
17.9%
Boys Under 16 years
68.7
/100
|
#208
Good
18.0%
Girls Under 16 years
67.8
/100
|
#218
Good
18.3%
Single Males
80.8
/100
|
#251
Excellent
13.6%
Single Females
68.6
/100
|
#246
Good
22.8%
Single Fathers
67.7
/100
|
#277
Good
17.6%
Single Mothers
66.8
/100
|
#264
Good
31.9%
Married Couples
87.3
/100
|
#170
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors Over 65 years
83.9
/100
|
#157
Excellent
10.3%
Seniors Over 75 years
82.1
/100
|
#149
Excellent
11.6%
Receiving Food Stamps
80.8
/100
|
#192
Excellent
11.9%

Delaware Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.0%), unemployment rate among males (5.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (20.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.9%).
Delaware Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
88.6
/100
|
#227
Excellent
5.6%
Males
90.3
/100
|
#250
Exceptional
5.9%
Females
85.5
/100
|
#206
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
84.5
/100
|
#259
Excellent
12.9%
Age | 16 to 19 years
78.7
/100
|
#278
Good
20.6%
Age | 20 to 24 years
86.6
/100
|
#261
Excellent
11.2%
Age | 25 to 29 years
86.6
/100
|
#257
Excellent
7.4%
Age | 30 to 34 years
88.2
/100
|
#267
Excellent
6.3%
Age | 35 to 44 years
89.3
/100
|
#247
Excellent
5.3%
Age | 45 to 54 years
87.7
/100
|
#257
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 55 to 59 years
91.7
/100
|
#228
Exceptional
5.0%
Age | 60 to 64 years
88.7
/100
|
#212
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
81.7
/100
|
#301
Excellent
5.9%
Seniors > 65
83.6
/100
|
#287
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 75
82.7
/100
|
#102
Excellent
8.7%
Women w/ Children < 6
76.3
/100
|
#309
Good
9.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
84.2
/100
|
#192
Excellent
9.0%
Women w/ Children < 18
82.4
/100
|
#221
Excellent
5.9%

Delaware Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.8%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.3%).
Delaware Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
60.4
/100
|
#265
Good
64.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
75.1
/100
|
#265
Good
78.3%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
56.7
/100
|
#141
Average
36.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
70.6
/100
|
#138
Good
75.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.9
/100
|
#143
Good
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
81.7
/100
|
#232
Excellent
83.9%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
77.5
/100
|
#268
Good
83.3%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
76.0
/100
|
#258
Good
81.3%

Delaware Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (33.3%), and percentage of single mother households (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.24), percentage of family households with children (27.1%), and percentage of family households (63.9%).
Delaware Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
40.5
/100
|
#228
Average
63.9%
Family Households with Children
21.9
/100
|
#256
Fair
27.1%
Married-couple Households
58.3
/100
|
#205
Average
45.8%
Average Family Size
15.7
/100
|
#204
Poor
3.24
Single Father Households
81.6
/100
|
#226
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
64.4
/100
|
#190
Good
6.7%
Currently Married
64.0
/100
|
#198
Good
46.2%
Divorced or Separated
47.1
/100
|
#261
Average
12.8%
Births to Unmarried Women
65.1
/100
|
#209
Good
33.3%

Delaware Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.7%).
Delaware Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
86.4
/100
|
#209
Excellent
11.0%
1+ Vehicles Available
84.9
/100
|
#209
Excellent
89.1%
2+ Vehicles Available
75.6
/100
|
#163
Good
55.7%
3+ Vehicles Available
52.1
/100
|
#135
Average
20.2%
4+ Vehicles Available
41.4
/100
|
#124
Average
6.7%

Delaware Education Level

In terms of education level, Delaware residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.8%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.9%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (97.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.1%).
Delaware Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
79.9
/100
|
#134
Good
1.8%
Nursery School
65.1
/100
|
#132
Good
98.3%
Kindergarten
64.8
/100
|
#131
Good
98.2%
1st Grade
71.0
/100
|
#132
Good
98.2%
2nd Grade
71.7
/100
|
#130
Good
98.1%
3rd Grade
63.4
/100
|
#133
Good
98.0%
4th Grade
75.0
/100
|
#133
Good
97.8%
5th Grade
76.8
/100
|
#132
Good
97.6%
6th Grade
65.4
/100
|
#133
Good
97.4%
7th Grade
69.1
/100
|
#135
Good
96.4%
8th Grade
68.6
/100
|
#132
Good
96.1%
9th Grade
76.8
/100
|
#141
Good
95.2%
10th Grade
78.8
/100
|
#145
Good
93.9%
11th Grade
76.3
/100
|
#159
Good
92.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma
74.3
/100
|
#187
Good
90.7%
High School Diploma
73.1
/100
|
#185
Good
88.8%
GED/Equivalency
70.0
/100
|
#199
Good
84.9%
College, Under 1 year
56.6
/100
|
#235
Average
62.2%
College, 1 year or more
53.5
/100
|
#234
Average
55.9%
Associate's Degree
51.6
/100
|
#235
Average
42.4%
Bachelor's Degree
45.8
/100
|
#234
Average
34.1%
Master's Degree
34.6
/100
|
#236
Fair
13.1%
Professional Degree
28.8
/100
|
#243
Fair
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
23.1
/100
|
#236
Fair
1.6%

Delaware Disability

In terms of disability, Delaware 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 (48.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.1%), percentage of females with a disability (13.2%), and percentage of population with a disability (12.9%).
Delaware Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
48.7
/100
|
#299
Average
12.9%
Males
51.3
/100
|
#296
Average
12.7%
Females
48.2
/100
|
#305
Average
13.2%
Age | Under 5 years
87.4
/100
|
#169
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
62.1
/100
|
#279
Good
6.0%
Age | 18 to 34 years
54.9
/100
|
#295
Average
7.3%
Age | 35 to 64 years
47.1
/100
|
#287
Average
13.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
68.7
/100
|
#267
Good
25.4%
Age | Over 75 years
77.0
/100
|
#230
Good
48.5%
Vision
63.6
/100
|
#282
Good
2.4%
Hearing
66.1
/100
|
#269
Good
3.4%
Cognitive
62.2
/100
|
#196
Good
17.3%
Ambulatory
56.7
/100
|
#306
Average
7.0%
Self-Care
61.9
/100
|
#289
Good
2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Delaware in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Delaware in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.0%
(91.7/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.9%
(90.3/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.3%
(89.3/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
5.0%
(88.7/100)
#5
Unemployment
5.6%
(88.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Delaware in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Delaware in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.24
(15.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.1%
(21.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(23.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.7%
(28.8/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
13.1%
(34.6/100)
What is Delaware per capita income in the United States?
Delaware per capita income in the United States is $38,210, which is average, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware median family income in the United States?
Delaware median family income in the United States is $88,952, which is average, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware median household income in the United States?
Delaware median household income in the United States is $74,206, which is average, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware median earnings in the United States?
Delaware median earnings in the United States is $41,268, which is average, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware median male earnings in the United States?
Delaware median male earnings in the United States is $48,223, which is average, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware median female earnings in the United States?
Delaware median female earnings in the United States is $35,008, which is fair, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Delaware wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.2%, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level in the United States?
Delaware poverty level in the United States is 12.9%, which is good, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among families in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among families in the United States is 9.4%, which is good, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among males in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among males in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among females in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among females in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.9%, which is good, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among single males in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among single females in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.8%, which is good, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.6%, which is good, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Delaware poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.9%, which is good, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Delaware percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware unemployment in the United States?
Delaware unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Delaware unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Delaware unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of family households in the United States?
Delaware percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is average, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Delaware percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is fair, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Delaware percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.8%, which is average, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware average family size in the United States?
Delaware average family size in the United States is 3.24, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of single father households in the United States?
Delaware percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Delaware percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Delaware percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.2%, which is good, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Delaware percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Delaware percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.3%, which is good, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Delaware percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.9%, which is average, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Delaware percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Delaware percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
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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.