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SOCIAL INDEX
69.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
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French Canadian Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.