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

Finnish Social Profile
Good

8,089
SOCIAL INDEX
76.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
96th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Finnish Income

In terms of income, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,476), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($55,478), and median family income ($95,429), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($34,860), wage/income gap percentage (29.4%), and median earnings ($42,312).
Finnish Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
50.8
/100
|
#167
Average
$40,068
Median Family Income
51.3
/100
|
#166
Average
$95,429
Median Household Income
48.2
/100
|
#184
Average
$77,795
Median Earnings
44.6
/100
|
#184
Average
$42,312
Median Male Earnings
48.4
/100
|
#161
Average
$50,810
Median Female Earnings
37.8
/100
|
#238
Fair
$34,860
Householder Age | Under 25 years
58.3
/100
|
#171
Average
$47,476
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
51.2
/100
|
#162
Average
$87,428
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
50.9
/100
|
#170
Average
$92,886
Householder Age | Over 65 years
53.0
/100
|
#189
Average
$55,478
Wage/Income Gap
40.0
/100
|
#317
Average
29.4%

Finnish Poverty

In terms of poverty, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.7%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.7%), poverty level among single fathers (17.2%), and poverty level among single females (21.7%).
Finnish Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
85.9
/100
|
#70
Excellent
11.2%
Families
91.4
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
7.6%
Males
86.3
/100
|
#73
Excellent
10.2%
Females
86.2
/100
|
#67
Excellent
12.2%
Females 18 to 24 years
68.4
/100
|
#203
Good
20.7%
Females 25 to 34 years
79.9
/100
|
#175
Good
13.7%
Children Under 5 years
78.7
/100
|
#127
Good
16.5%
Children Under 16 years
84.6
/100
|
#71
Excellent
14.4%
Boys Under 16 years
83.1
/100
|
#77
Excellent
14.8%
Girls Under 16 years
83.9
/100
|
#77
Excellent
14.8%
Single Males
81.7
/100
|
#239
Excellent
13.4%
Single Females
74.2
/100
|
#196
Good
21.7%
Single Fathers
69.6
/100
|
#259
Good
17.2%
Single Mothers
75.2
/100
|
#194
Good
29.8%
Married Couples
96.8
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
4.0%
Seniors Over 65 years
96.4
/100
|
#13
Exceptional
8.7%
Seniors Over 75 years
92.2
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
10.2%
Receiving Food Stamps
88.7
/100
|
#82
Excellent
9.8%

Finnish Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (10.8%), unemployment rate among males (5.1%), and unemployment (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.8%).
Finnish Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
95.8
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
4.8%
Males
96.0
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
5.1%
Females
95.0
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
4.7%
Youth < 25
96.1
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
10.8%
Age | 16 to 19 years
95.5
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
16.4%
Age | 20 to 24 years
95.4
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
9.8%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.9
/100
|
#164
Exceptional
6.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.9
/100
|
#182
Exceptional
5.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.1
/100
|
#68
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
94.8
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
94.6
/100
|
#70
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 60 to 64 years
92.1
/100
|
#62
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
86.4
/100
|
#140
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 65
88.0
/100
|
#111
Excellent
5.1%
Seniors > 75
66.3
/100
|
#322
Good
10.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
85.0
/100
|
#197
Excellent
7.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
85.4
/100
|
#153
Excellent
8.8%
Women w/ Children < 18
93.7
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
5.0%

Finnish Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (43.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.3%).
Finnish Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
60.7
/100
|
#261
Good
64.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
81.9
/100
|
#181
Excellent
79.3%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
88.4
/100
|
#9
Excellent
43.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
90.8
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
78.5%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
77.6
/100
|
#104
Good
84.8%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
85.9
/100
|
#168
Excellent
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
86.7
/100
|
#127
Excellent
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
87.0
/100
|
#109
Excellent
83.0%

Finnish Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (49.3%), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of single mother households (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.11), percentage of family households with children (26.9%), and percentage of family households (63.9%).
Finnish Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
40.5
/100
|
#227
Average
63.9%
Family Households with Children
20.7
/100
|
#278
Fair
26.9%
Married-couple Households
76.3
/100
|
#60
Good
48.8%
Average Family Size
4.3
/100
|
#340
Tragic
3.11
Single Father Households
83.2
/100
|
#202
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
82.9
/100
|
#73
Excellent
5.7%
Currently Married
83.7
/100
|
#24
Excellent
49.3%
Divorced or Separated
50.7
/100
|
#242
Average
12.6%
Births to Unmarried Women
71.0
/100
|
#165
Good
31.3%

Finnish Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%).
Finnish Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
94.7
/100
|
#23
Exceptional
7.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
94.1
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
92.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
90.9
/100
|
#23
Exceptional
61.0%
3+ Vehicles Available
62.9
/100
|
#55
Good
22.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
48.5
/100
|
#71
Average
7.4%

Finnish Education Level

In terms of education level, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (95.9%), percentage of population with no schooling (1.3%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (94.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.0%).
Finnish Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
97.5
/100
|
#8
Exceptional
1.3%
Nursery School
78.6
/100
|
#14
Good
98.8%
Kindergarten
78.3
/100
|
#14
Good
98.7%
1st Grade
85.9
/100
|
#14
Excellent
98.7%
2nd Grade
87.2
/100
|
#13
Excellent
98.7%
3rd Grade
78.1
/100
|
#13
Good
98.6%
4th Grade
93.3
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
98.5%
5th Grade
94.6
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
98.4%
6th Grade
81.1
/100
|
#10
Excellent
98.2%
7th Grade
93.9
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
98.5%
8th Grade
93.8
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
98.3%
9th Grade
94.7
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
96.7%
10th Grade
97.7
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
95.9%
11th Grade
97.0
/100
|
#6
Exceptional
94.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma
96.4
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
93.4%
High School Diploma
96.2
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
91.8%
GED/Equivalency
91.7
/100
|
#31
Exceptional
88.3%
College, Under 1 year
72.4
/100
|
#119
Good
67.0%
College, 1 year or more
67.2
/100
|
#144
Good
60.3%
Associate's Degree
62.1
/100
|
#165
Good
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
52.6
/100
|
#198
Average
36.4%
Master's Degree
40.3
/100
|
#208
Average
14.0%
Professional Degree
36.0
/100
|
#201
Fair
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
31.9
/100
|
#180
Fair
1.8%

Finnish Disability

In terms of disability, Finns residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (22.9%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.4%), percentage of males with a disability (12.5%), and percentage of population with a disability (12.5%).
Finnish Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
55.3
/100
|
#277
Average
12.5%
Males
53.9
/100
|
#280
Average
12.5%
Females
59.4
/100
|
#268
Average
12.4%
Age | Under 5 years
75.9
/100
|
#316
Good
1.6%
Age | 5 to 17 years
64.0
/100
|
#266
Good
5.9%
Age | 18 to 34 years
52.3
/100
|
#309
Average
7.4%
Age | 35 to 64 years
57.5
/100
|
#246
Average
12.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
80.4
/100
|
#148
Excellent
22.9%
Age | Over 75 years
87.2
/100
|
#75
Excellent
46.5%
Vision
79.1
/100
|
#150
Good
2.1%
Hearing
59.6
/100
|
#300
Average
3.7%
Cognitive
79.5
/100
|
#80
Good
16.5%
Ambulatory
71.6
/100
|
#208
Good
6.2%
Self-Care
73.4
/100
|
#151
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Finns in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Finns in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
95.9%
(97.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.3%
(97.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
94.8%
(97.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.0%
(96.8/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 12th Grade (No Diploma) Education
93.4%
(96.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Finns in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Finns in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.11
(4.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.9%
(20.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(31.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.1%
(36.0/100)
#5
Median Female Earnings
$34,860
(37.8/100)
What is Finnish per capita income in the United States?
Finnish per capita income in the United States is $40,068, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish median family income in the United States?
Finnish median family income in the United States is $95,429, which is average, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish median household income in the United States?
Finnish median household income in the United States is $77,795, which is average, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish median earnings in the United States?
Finnish median earnings in the United States is $42,312, which is average, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish median male earnings in the United States?
Finnish median male earnings in the United States is $50,810, which is average, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish median female earnings in the United States?
Finnish median female earnings in the United States is $34,860, which is fair, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Finnish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.4%, which is average, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level in the United States?
Finnish poverty level in the United States is 11.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 70th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among families in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among families in the United States is 7.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among males in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among males in the United States is 10.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among females in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among females in the United States is 12.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.7%, which is good, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.2%, which is good, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Finnish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.8%, which is good, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Finnish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish unemployment in the United States?
Finnish unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Finnish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Finnish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of family households in the United States?
Finnish percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is average, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Finnish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.9%, which is fair, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Finnish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.8%, which is good, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish average family size in the United States?
Finnish average family size in the United States is 3.11, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Finnish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Finnish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Finnish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Finnish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Finnish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.3%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Finnish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Finnish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Finnish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Finnish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 268th 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.