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

French Canadian Social Profile
Good

7,680
SOCIAL INDEX
69.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
161st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

French Canadian Income

In terms of income, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,912), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($86,097), and median family income ($94,038), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,192), wage/income gap percentage (28.7%), and median earnings ($42,306).
French Canadian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
48.7
/100
|
#179
Average
$39,497
Median Family Income
49.1
/100
|
#175
Average
$94,038
Median Household Income
46.2
/100
|
#197
Average
$76,660
Median Earnings
44.5
/100
|
#185
Average
$42,306
Median Male Earnings
47.8
/100
|
#164
Average
$50,606
Median Female Earnings
39.8
/100
|
#222
Fair
$35,192
Householder Age | Under 25 years
59.9
/100
|
#151
Average
$47,912
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
49.1
/100
|
#180
Average
$86,097
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
48.7
/100
|
#182
Average
$91,509
Householder Age | Over 65 years
47.7
/100
|
#221
Average
$53,725
Wage/Income Gap
43.1
/100
|
#293
Average
28.7%

French Canadian Poverty

In terms of poverty, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.3%), and poverty level among families (8.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (19.0%), poverty level among single mothers (31.1%), and poverty level among single females (22.4%).
French Canadian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
83.9
/100
|
#98
Excellent
11.5%
Families
87.8
/100
|
#91
Excellent
8.1%
Males
85.4
/100
|
#91
Excellent
10.4%
Females
83.4
/100
|
#112
Excellent
12.6%
Females 18 to 24 years
71.0
/100
|
#164
Good
20.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
76.3
/100
|
#220
Good
14.4%
Children Under 5 years
73.3
/100
|
#190
Good
17.8%
Children Under 16 years
79.4
/100
|
#128
Good
15.6%
Boys Under 16 years
78.4
/100
|
#133
Good
15.9%
Girls Under 16 years
77.5
/100
|
#152
Good
16.2%
Single Males
76.8
/100
|
#288
Good
14.5%
Single Females
70.8
/100
|
#229
Good
22.4%
Single Fathers
61.7
/100
|
#307
Good
19.0%
Single Mothers
70.1
/100
|
#240
Good
31.1%
Married Couples
95.7
/100
|
#34
Exceptional
4.2%
Seniors Over 65 years
92.1
/100
|
#47
Exceptional
9.3%
Seniors Over 75 years
87.3
/100
|
#59
Excellent
10.9%
Receiving Food Stamps
84.0
/100
|
#157
Excellent
11.1%

French Canadian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.2%), unemployment (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (11.7%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.6%).
French Canadian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
94.6
/100
|
#41
Exceptional
4.9%
Males
94.9
/100
|
#114
Exceptional
5.2%
Females
93.2
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
4.8%
Youth < 25
92.8
/100
|
#59
Exceptional
11.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
91.2
/100
|
#62
Exceptional
17.5%
Age | 20 to 24 years
92.7
/100
|
#94
Exceptional
10.2%
Age | 25 to 29 years
89.0
/100
|
#230
Excellent
7.1%
Age | 30 to 34 years
90.9
/100
|
#229
Exceptional
5.9%
Age | 35 to 44 years
92.6
/100
|
#178
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 45 to 54 years
93.9
/100
|
#67
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 55 to 59 years
93.4
/100
|
#146
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 60 to 64 years
89.5
/100
|
#170
Excellent
4.9%
Age | 65 to 74 years
83.3
/100
|
#273
Excellent
5.8%
Seniors > 65
85.7
/100
|
#232
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 75
58.7
/100
|
#339
Average
11.7%
Women w/ Children < 6
80.5
/100
|
#271
Excellent
8.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
77.7
/100
|
#294
Good
10.0%
Women w/ Children < 18
90.0
/100
|
#84
Exceptional
5.3%

French Canadian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (43.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.1%).
French Canadian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
59.8
/100
|
#274
Average
64.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
80.2
/100
|
#209
Excellent
79.1%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
86.7
/100
|
#16
Excellent
43.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
88.2
/100
|
#18
Excellent
78.1%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
79.2
/100
|
#75
Good
85.1%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
86.1
/100
|
#164
Excellent
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
84.1
/100
|
#181
Excellent
84.1%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
82.6
/100
|
#188
Excellent
82.3%

French Canadian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of population currently married (48.3%), and percentage of single mother households (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.09), percentage of family households with children (26.4%), and percentage of family households (64.0%).
French Canadian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
41.1
/100
|
#217
Average
64.0%
Family Households with Children
17.6
/100
|
#316
Poor
26.4%
Married-couple Households
71.3
/100
|
#105
Good
48.0%
Average Family Size
2.1
/100
|
#344
Tragic
3.09
Single Father Households
83.6
/100
|
#191
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
74.8
/100
|
#145
Good
6.1%
Currently Married
77.7
/100
|
#76
Good
48.3%
Divorced or Separated
43.9
/100
|
#283
Average
13.0%
Births to Unmarried Women
61.4
/100
|
#234
Good
34.6%

French Canadian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%), 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 (6.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.3%).
French Canadian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
94.1
/100
|
#33
Exceptional
7.7%
1+ Vehicles Available
93.6
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
92.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
86.1
/100
|
#50
Excellent
59.3%
3+ Vehicles Available
54.5
/100
|
#108
Average
20.8%
4+ Vehicles Available
40.7
/100
|
#129
Average
6.6%

French Canadian Education Level

In terms of education level, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.3%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (95.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.9%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.8%).
French Canadian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
96.6
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
1.4%
Nursery School
77.9
/100
|
#22
Good
98.7%
Kindergarten
77.6
/100
|
#22
Good
98.7%
1st Grade
85.1
/100
|
#22
Excellent
98.7%
2nd Grade
86.3
/100
|
#22
Excellent
98.7%
3rd Grade
77.4
/100
|
#20
Good
98.6%
4th Grade
92.5
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
98.5%
5th Grade
93.1
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
98.3%
6th Grade
79.6
/100
|
#21
Good
98.1%
7th Grade
83.5
/100
|
#15
Excellent
97.6%
8th Grade
82.3
/100
|
#17
Excellent
97.3%
9th Grade
91.1
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
96.4%
10th Grade
92.8
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
95.4%
11th Grade
90.3
/100
|
#45
Exceptional
94.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma
89.1
/100
|
#64
Excellent
92.5%
High School Diploma
89.3
/100
|
#57
Excellent
90.9%
GED/Equivalency
82.8
/100
|
#106
Excellent
86.9%
College, Under 1 year
62.8
/100
|
#199
Good
64.1%
College, 1 year or more
59.1
/100
|
#213
Average
57.7%
Associate's Degree
57.4
/100
|
#206
Average
44.4%
Bachelor's Degree
48.8
/100
|
#218
Average
35.1%
Master's Degree
39.4
/100
|
#214
Fair
13.8%
Professional Degree
32.6
/100
|
#223
Fair
3.9%
Doctorate Degree
30.8
/100
|
#189
Fair
1.7%

French Canadian Disability

In terms of disability, French Canadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.7%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (13.2%), percentage of males with a disability (13.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.7%).
French Canadian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
45.3
/100
|
#308
Average
13.2%
Males
45.4
/100
|
#310
Average
13.1%
Females
47.6
/100
|
#307
Average
13.2%
Age | Under 5 years
71.8
/100
|
#330
Good
1.8%
Age | 5 to 17 years
51.0
/100
|
#326
Average
6.5%
Age | 18 to 34 years
47.3
/100
|
#320
Average
7.7%
Age | 35 to 64 years
49.4
/100
|
#279
Average
12.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
76.6
/100
|
#207
Good
23.7%
Age | Over 75 years
82.6
/100
|
#152
Excellent
47.4%
Vision
71.9
/100
|
#226
Good
2.2%
Hearing
57.0
/100
|
#310
Average
3.8%
Cognitive
71.1
/100
|
#147
Good
16.9%
Ambulatory
62.4
/100
|
#280
Good
6.7%
Self-Care
68.4
/100
|
#220
Good
2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of French Canadians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of French Canadians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.4%
(96.6/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.2%
(95.7/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.2%
(94.9/100)
#4
Unemployment
4.9%
(94.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.7%
(94.1/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing French Canadians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing French Canadians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.09
(2.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.4%
(17.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.7%
(30.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.9%
(32.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
13.8%
(39.4/100)
What is French Canadian per capita income in the United States?
French Canadian per capita income in the United States is $39,497, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian median family income in the United States?
French Canadian median family income in the United States is $94,038, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian median household income in the United States?
French Canadian median household income in the United States is $76,660, which is average, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian median earnings in the United States?
French Canadian median earnings in the United States is $42,306, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian median male earnings in the United States?
French Canadian median male earnings in the United States is $50,606, which is average, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian median female earnings in the United States?
French Canadian median female earnings in the United States is $35,192, which is fair, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
French Canadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.7%, which is average, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among families in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among males in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among females in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.6%, which is good, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among single males in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.5%, which is good, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among single females in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.4%, which is good, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 19.0%, which is good, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
French Canadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.1%, which is good, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian unemployment in the United States?
French Canadian unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
French Canadian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
French Canadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of family households in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.0%, which is average, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.4%, which is poor, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.0%, which is good, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian average family size in the United States?
French Canadian average family size in the United States is 3.09, which is tragic, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of single father households in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.3%, which is good, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.0%, which is average, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.6%, which is good, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is average, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is average, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is French Canadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
French Canadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is average, ranking it 307th 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.