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SOCIAL INDEX
73.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
127th/ 347
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Irish Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.