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

Irish Social Profile
Good

7,923
SOCIAL INDEX
73.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
127th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Irish Income

In terms of income, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,355), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,647), and median family income ($96,835), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.9%), median female earnings ($35,839), and median earnings ($43,281).
Irish Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
53.2
/100
|
#146
Average
$40,751
Median Family Income
53.4
/100
|
#150
Average
$96,835
Median Household Income
50.9
/100
|
#161
Average
$79,291
Median Earnings
48.6
/100
|
#155
Average
$43,281
Median Male Earnings
51.7
/100
|
#135
Average
$51,906
Median Female Earnings
43.7
/100
|
#195
Average
$35,839
Householder Age | Under 25 years
55.1
/100
|
#198
Average
$46,647
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
52.9
/100
|
#148
Average
$88,507
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
53.4
/100
|
#150
Average
$94,506
Householder Age | Over 65 years
55.6
/100
|
#167
Average
$56,355
Wage/Income Gap
42.1
/100
|
#302
Average
28.9%

Irish Poverty

In terms of poverty, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.9%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (18.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.4%), and poverty level among single mothers (30.3%).
Irish Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
84.8
/100
|
#87
Excellent
11.4%
Families
88.4
/100
|
#81
Excellent
8.0%
Males
86.0
/100
|
#80
Excellent
10.3%
Females
84.6
/100
|
#92
Excellent
12.4%
Females 18 to 24 years
69.9
/100
|
#182
Good
20.4%
Females 25 to 34 years
78.7
/100
|
#193
Good
13.9%
Children Under 5 years
76.0
/100
|
#161
Good
17.1%
Children Under 16 years
80.9
/100
|
#112
Excellent
15.2%
Boys Under 16 years
79.9
/100
|
#113
Good
15.5%
Girls Under 16 years
79.8
/100
|
#122
Good
15.7%
Single Males
78.9
/100
|
#272
Good
14.0%
Single Females
73.5
/100
|
#204
Good
21.8%
Single Fathers
65.4
/100
|
#290
Good
18.2%
Single Mothers
73.4
/100
|
#216
Good
30.3%
Married Couples
95.4
/100
|
#37
Exceptional
4.2%
Seniors Over 65 years
95.2
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
8.9%
Seniors Over 75 years
91.4
/100
|
#27
Exceptional
10.3%
Receiving Food Stamps
87.9
/100
|
#100
Excellent
10.1%

Irish Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.1%), unemployment (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.5%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.3%).
Irish Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
94.9
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
4.9%
Males
95.8
/100
|
#61
Exceptional
5.1%
Females
93.1
/100
|
#31
Exceptional
4.8%
Youth < 25
92.4
/100
|
#68
Exceptional
11.5%
Age | 16 to 19 years
91.6
/100
|
#57
Exceptional
17.4%
Age | 20 to 24 years
92.3
/100
|
#109
Exceptional
10.3%
Age | 25 to 29 years
90.9
/100
|
#197
Exceptional
6.9%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.3
/100
|
#205
Exceptional
5.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
94.1
/100
|
#122
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 45 to 54 years
94.2
/100
|
#56
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
94.3
/100
|
#83
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 60 to 64 years
91.7
/100
|
#70
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
86.1
/100
|
#157
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 65
87.7
/100
|
#130
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 75
67.9
/100
|
#318
Good
10.5%
Women w/ Children < 6
82.5
/100
|
#247
Excellent
8.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
80.7
/100
|
#268
Excellent
9.5%
Women w/ Children < 18
90.5
/100
|
#74
Exceptional
5.2%

Irish Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.3%), 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 (84.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.2%).
Irish Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
60.1
/100
|
#271
Good
64.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
80.1
/100
|
#212
Excellent
79.0%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
77.7
/100
|
#35
Good
41.2%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
83.0
/100
|
#43
Excellent
77.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
77.1
/100
|
#117
Good
84.8%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
85.4
/100
|
#179
Excellent
84.4%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
84.3
/100
|
#177
Excellent
84.2%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
82.5
/100
|
#192
Excellent
82.3%

Irish Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of population currently married (49.1%), and percentage of single mother households (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.13), percentage of family households with children (27.2%), and percentage of family households (64.7%).
Irish Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
45.4
/100
|
#156
Average
64.7%
Family Households with Children
22.8
/100
|
#245
Fair
27.2%
Married-couple Households
76.8
/100
|
#57
Good
48.9%
Average Family Size
5.4
/100
|
#332
Tragic
3.13
Single Father Households
85.3
/100
|
#158
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
78.4
/100
|
#114
Good
5.9%
Currently Married
82.3
/100
|
#40
Excellent
49.1%
Divorced or Separated
49.6
/100
|
#248
Average
12.7%
Births to Unmarried Women
68.1
/100
|
#193
Good
32.3%

Irish Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%).
Irish Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
94.6
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
7.5%
1+ Vehicles Available
94.1
/100
|
#23
Exceptional
92.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
88.8
/100
|
#36
Excellent
60.2%
3+ Vehicles Available
59.7
/100
|
#75
Average
21.8%
4+ Vehicles Available
45.2
/100
|
#93
Average
7.1%

Irish Education Level

In terms of education level, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.3%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (95.5%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.3%), 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 (4.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.7%).
Irish Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
96.7
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
1.3%
Nursery School
77.7
/100
|
#23
Good
98.7%
Kindergarten
77.4
/100
|
#23
Good
98.7%
1st Grade
84.9
/100
|
#23
Excellent
98.7%
2nd Grade
86.2
/100
|
#23
Excellent
98.6%
3rd Grade
77.2
/100
|
#22
Good
98.6%
4th Grade
92.1
/100
|
#23
Exceptional
98.4%
5th Grade
93.3
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
98.3%
6th Grade
79.7
/100
|
#19
Good
98.1%
7th Grade
83.0
/100
|
#18
Excellent
97.6%
8th Grade
82.3
/100
|
#18
Excellent
97.3%
9th Grade
91.9
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
96.5%
10th Grade
94.0
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
95.5%
11th Grade
92.0
/100
|
#33
Exceptional
94.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
90.9
/100
|
#47
Exceptional
92.7%
High School Diploma
91.0
/100
|
#45
Exceptional
91.1%
GED/Equivalency
85.8
/100
|
#81
Excellent
87.4%
College, Under 1 year
67.8
/100
|
#158
Good
65.6%
College, 1 year or more
63.8
/100
|
#171
Good
59.2%
Associate's Degree
61.2
/100
|
#174
Good
45.7%
Bachelor's Degree
54.0
/100
|
#185
Average
36.9%
Master's Degree
45.0
/100
|
#173
Average
14.7%
Professional Degree
39.6
/100
|
#180
Fair
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
34.5
/100
|
#166
Fair
1.8%

Irish Disability

In terms of disability, Irish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.5%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (12.7%), percentage of males with a disability (12.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.3%).
Irish Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
52.6
/100
|
#287
Average
12.7%
Males
52.7
/100
|
#283
Average
12.6%
Females
54.7
/100
|
#285
Average
12.8%
Age | Under 5 years
75.1
/100
|
#321
Good
1.7%
Age | 5 to 17 years
59.9
/100
|
#295
Average
6.1%
Age | 18 to 34 years
55.5
/100
|
#293
Average
7.3%
Age | 35 to 64 years
54.7
/100
|
#257
Average
12.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
77.5
/100
|
#189
Good
23.5%
Age | Over 75 years
84.5
/100
|
#122
Excellent
47.0%
Vision
71.2
/100
|
#234
Good
2.2%
Hearing
61.1
/100
|
#292
Good
3.6%
Cognitive
76.9
/100
|
#106
Good
16.6%
Ambulatory
64.6
/100
|
#265
Good
6.6%
Self-Care
70.6
/100
|
#196
Good
2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Irish in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Irish in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.3%
(96.7/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.1%
(95.8/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.2%
(95.4/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
8.9%
(95.2/100)
#5
Unemployment
4.9%
(94.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Irish in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Irish in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.13
(5.4/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.2%
(22.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(34.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.3%
(39.6/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.9%
(42.1/100)
What is Irish per capita income in the United States?
Irish per capita income in the United States is $40,751, which is average, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish median family income in the United States?
Irish median family income in the United States is $96,835, which is average, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish median household income in the United States?
Irish median household income in the United States is $79,291, which is average, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish median earnings in the United States?
Irish median earnings in the United States is $43,281, which is average, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish median male earnings in the United States?
Irish median male earnings in the United States is $51,906, which is average, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish median female earnings in the United States?
Irish median female earnings in the United States is $35,839, which is average, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Irish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.9%, which is average, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level in the United States?
Irish poverty level in the United States is 11.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among families in the United States?
Irish poverty level among families in the United States is 8.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among males in the United States?
Irish poverty level among males in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 80th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among females in the United States?
Irish poverty level among females in the United States is 12.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Irish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Irish poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Irish poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.8%, which is good, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Irish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.2%, which is good, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Irish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.3%, which is good, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Irish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish unemployment in the United States?
Irish unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Irish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Irish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of family households in the United States?
Irish percentage of family households in the United States is 64.7%, which is average, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Irish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.2%, which is fair, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Irish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.9%, which is good, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish average family size in the United States?
Irish average family size in the United States is 3.13, which is tragic, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Irish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 158th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Irish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.9%, which is good, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Irish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Irish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Irish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.3%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Irish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Irish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Irish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Irish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 285th 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.