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SOCIAL INDEX
92.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
5th/ 347
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Iranian Geographic Distribution
Iranian Income
In terms of income, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($53,472), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($70,524), and median family income ($122,743), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (30.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,031), and median female earnings ($42,781).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 99.2 /100 | #2 | Exceptional $53,472 |
| Median Family Income | 93.5 /100 | #3 | Exceptional $122,743 |
| Median Household Income | 88.8 /100 | #6 | Excellent $100,926 |
| Median Earnings | 89.3 /100 | #7 | Excellent $53,052 |
| Median Male Earnings | 90.4 /100 | #5 | Exceptional $64,759 |
| Median Female Earnings | 86.0 /100 | #10 | Excellent $42,781 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 71.8 /100 | #43 | Good $51,031 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 86.2 /100 | #8 | Excellent $110,076 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 91.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional $118,841 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 97.9 /100 | #3 | Exceptional $70,524 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 35.7 /100 | #338 | Fair 30.3% |
Iranian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (7.5%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), and poverty level among families (7.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.3%), poverty level among single fathers (14.1%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.2%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 89.5 /100 | #27 | Excellent 10.7% |
| Families | 93.8 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| Males | 90.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 9.7% |
| Females | 89.8 /100 | #23 | Excellent 11.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 70.4 /100 | #175 | Good 20.3% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 91.5 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 92.3 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 13.3% |
| Children Under 16 years | 93.3 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 12.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 92.6 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 12.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 93.4 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 12.7% |
| Single Males | 91.9 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Single Females | 91.8 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 18.2% |
| Single Fathers | 83.5 /100 | #24 | Excellent 14.1% |
| Single Mothers | 92.8 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 25.7% |
| Married Couples | 94.8 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 90.1 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 9.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 84.8 /100 | #90 | Excellent 11.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 97.3 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 7.5% |
Iranian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.2%), unemployment rate among males (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 92.2 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Males | 95.4 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Females | 87.8 /100 | #165 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 91.6 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 91.1 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 17.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 91.6 /100 | #140 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 94.9 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 95.5 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 94.5 /100 | #103 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 92.2 /100 | #129 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 92.7 /100 | #182 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 88.1 /100 | #231 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 85.8 /100 | #176 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 86.7 /100 | #189 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 84.3 /100 | #78 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 91.6 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 6.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 89.3 /100 | #61 | Excellent 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 88.9 /100 | #113 | Excellent 5.4% |
Iranian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (32.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.5%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 74.2 /100 | #89 | Good 66.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.5 /100 | #112 | Excellent 79.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 34.2 /100 | #300 | Fair 32.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 53.4 /100 | #295 | Average 72.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 76.3 /100 | #133 | Good 84.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 89.8 /100 | #94 | Excellent 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 84.3 /100 | #176 | Excellent 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 87.5 /100 | #89 | Excellent 83.1% |
Iranian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (1.9%), percentage of single mother households (5.1%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (24.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.22), percentage of family households with children (28.1%), and percentage of family households (64.3%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 43.0 /100 | #187 | Average 64.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 29.5 /100 | #133 | Fair 28.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 78.9 /100 | #38 | Good 49.3% |
| Average Family Size | 13.8 /100 | #227 | Poor 3.22 |
| Single Father Households | 94.9 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 1.9% |
| Single Mother Households | 93.8 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Currently Married | 81.9 /100 | #43 | Excellent 49.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 80.4 /100 | #25 | Excellent 11.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 90.7 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 24.6% |
Iranian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%), 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 (20.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.2 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 91.3 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 91.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 84.0 /100 | #70 | Excellent 58.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 52.8 /100 | #122 | Average 20.4% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 39.9 /100 | #136 | Fair 6.6% |
Iranian Education Level
In terms of education level, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (7.4%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (74.4%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.1%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.3%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.3%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 84.2 /100 | #99 | Excellent 1.7% |
| Nursery School | 66.8 /100 | #112 | Good 98.3% |
| Kindergarten | 66.5 /100 | #112 | Good 98.3% |
| 1st Grade | 72.7 /100 | #115 | Good 98.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 73.2 /100 | #116 | Good 98.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 64.9 /100 | #120 | Good 98.1% |
| 4th Grade | 82.0 /100 | #80 | Excellent 98.1% |
| 5th Grade | 83.6 /100 | #78 | Excellent 97.9% |
| 6th Grade | 71.3 /100 | #78 | Good 97.7% |
| 7th Grade | 74.4 /100 | #78 | Good 96.8% |
| 8th Grade | 74.3 /100 | #72 | Good 96.6% |
| 9th Grade | 86.6 /100 | #52 | Excellent 96.0% |
| 10th Grade | 91.2 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 95.2% |
| 11th Grade | 93.7 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 94.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 96.9 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 93.5% |
| High School Diploma | 96.4 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 91.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 96.2 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 89.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 97.1 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 74.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 96.1 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 69.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 94.5 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 57.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 93.9 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 50.1% |
| Master's Degree | 91.6 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 21.7% |
| Professional Degree | 98.8 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 7.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85.5 /100 | #5 | Excellent 3.0% |
Iranian Disability
In terms of disability, Iranians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with vision disability (1.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (19.9%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.4%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 92.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 9.8% |
| Males | 92.1 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| Females | 92.2 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 91.3 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 1.0% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 91.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 87.3 /100 | #25 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 91.9 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 94.2 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 19.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 87.3 /100 | #70 | Excellent 46.5% |
| Vision | 94.6 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 1.7% |
| Hearing | 85.2 /100 | #90 | Excellent 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 81.3 /100 | #61 | Excellent 16.4% |
| Ambulatory | 93.7 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Self-Care | 80.5 /100 | #41 | Excellent 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Iranians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Iranians in the United States are:
#1
Per Capita Income
$53,472
(99.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
7.4%
(98.8/100)
#3
Household Income with Householder Over the Age of 65
$70,524
(97.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
7.5%
(97.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least College, Under 1 year Education
74.4%
(97.1/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Iranians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Iranians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.22
(13.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.1%
(29.5/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
32.0%
(34.2/100)
#4
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
30.3%
(35.7/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.6%
(39.9/100)
What is Iranian per capita income in the United States?
Iranian per capita income in the United States is $53,472, which is exceptional, ranking it 2nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian median family income in the United States?
Iranian median family income in the United States is $122,743, which is exceptional, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian median household income in the United States?
Iranian median household income in the United States is $100,926, which is excellent, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian median earnings in the United States?
Iranian median earnings in the United States is $53,052, which is excellent, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian median male earnings in the United States?
Iranian median male earnings in the United States is $64,759, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian median female earnings in the United States?
Iranian median female earnings in the United States is $42,781, which is excellent, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Iranian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 30.3%, which is fair, ranking it 338th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level in the United States?
Iranian poverty level in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among families in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among males in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among females in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 12.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Iranian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 25.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Iranian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 7.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian unemployment in the United States?
Iranian unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Iranian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 74th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Iranian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of family households in the United States?
Iranian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.3%, which is average, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Iranian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.1%, which is fair, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Iranian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.3%, which is good, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian average family size in the United States?
Iranian average family size in the United States is 3.22, which is poor, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Iranian percentage of single father households in the United States is 1.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Iranian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Iranian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Iranian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Iranian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 24.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Iranian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 9.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Iranian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Iranian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Iranian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 8th 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.