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

Japanese Social Profile
Excellent

8,670
SOCIAL INDEX
86.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
18th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Japanese Income

In terms of income, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($66,851), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,404), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($108,497), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.2%), median male earnings ($56,753), and median earnings ($47,940).
Japanese Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
70.5
/100
|
#62
Good
$45,519
Median Family Income
74.4
/100
|
#31
Good
$110,412
Median Household Income
74.3
/100
|
#28
Good
$92,651
Median Earnings
68.0
/100
|
#44
Good
$47,940
Median Male Earnings
66.3
/100
|
#52
Good
$56,753
Median Female Earnings
68.4
/100
|
#43
Good
$39,901
Householder Age | Under 25 years
77.1
/100
|
#24
Good
$52,404
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
71.6
/100
|
#36
Good
$100,610
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
75.0
/100
|
#28
Good
$108,497
Householder Age | Over 65 years
87.0
/100
|
#10
Excellent
$66,851
Wage/Income Gap
49.9
/100
|
#227
Average
27.2%

Japanese Poverty

In terms of poverty, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.1%), poverty level among families (7.1%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.5%), poverty level among single fathers (14.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.3%).
Japanese Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
91.8
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
10.3%
Families
94.8
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
7.1%
Males
92.0
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
9.4%
Females
92.1
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
11.2%
Females 18 to 24 years
79.7
/100
|
#54
Good
18.5%
Females 25 to 34 years
91.3
/100
|
#24
Exceptional
11.5%
Children Under 5 years
91.5
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
13.5%
Children Under 16 years
93.5
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
12.5%
Boys Under 16 years
92.9
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
12.6%
Girls Under 16 years
93.7
/100
|
#9
Exceptional
12.6%
Single Males
93.4
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
10.8%
Single Females
92.9
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
18.0%
Single Fathers
82.5
/100
|
#29
Excellent
14.4%
Single Mothers
93.0
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
25.6%
Married Couples
96.5
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
4.1%
Seniors Over 65 years
93.6
/100
|
#39
Exceptional
9.1%
Seniors Over 75 years
91.1
/100
|
#31
Exceptional
10.3%
Receiving Food Stamps
92.6
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
8.8%

Japanese Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.1%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.0%).
Japanese Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
94.3
/100
|
#51
Exceptional
5.0%
Males
96.4
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
5.0%
Females
91.4
/100
|
#53
Exceptional
5.0%
Youth < 25
92.7
/100
|
#61
Exceptional
11.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
91.6
/100
|
#56
Exceptional
17.4%
Age | 20 to 24 years
94.0
/100
|
#62
Exceptional
10.0%
Age | 25 to 29 years
94.9
/100
|
#65
Exceptional
6.3%
Age | 30 to 34 years
95.9
/100
|
#51
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.5
/100
|
#50
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
95.2
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
4.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.0
/100
|
#53
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
93.4
/100
|
#29
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
88.6
/100
|
#50
Excellent
5.1%
Seniors > 65
89.5
/100
|
#55
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
83.4
/100
|
#90
Excellent
8.6%
Women w/ Children < 6
90.1
/100
|
#59
Exceptional
7.1%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
92.7
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
7.7%
Women w/ Children < 18
93.1
/100
|
#22
Exceptional
5.0%

Japanese Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.3%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.5%).
Japanese Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
70.9
/100
|
#136
Good
65.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
87.6
/100
|
#60
Excellent
80.1%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
49.8
/100
|
#192
Average
35.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
71.9
/100
|
#123
Good
75.5%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
76.3
/100
|
#137
Good
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
86.2
/100
|
#163
Excellent
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
87.4
/100
|
#101
Excellent
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
89.2
/100
|
#46
Excellent
83.4%

Japanese Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of single mother households (5.3%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (27.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.29), percentage of family households with children (27.7%), and percentage of family households (66.3%).
Japanese Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
54.7
/100
|
#68
Average
66.3%
Family Households with Children
26.3
/100
|
#187
Fair
27.7%
Married-couple Households
81.4
/100
|
#27
Excellent
49.7%
Average Family Size
20.4
/100
|
#141
Fair
3.29
Single Father Households
90.4
/100
|
#93
Exceptional
2.1%
Single Mother Households
90.0
/100
|
#24
Excellent
5.3%
Currently Married
81.1
/100
|
#51
Excellent
48.9%
Divorced or Separated
75.2
/100
|
#45
Good
11.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
81.5
/100
|
#56
Excellent
27.7%

Japanese Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Japanese 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 (91.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.4%).
Japanese Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
92.1
/100
|
#81
Exceptional
8.5%
1+ Vehicles Available
91.2
/100
|
#78
Exceptional
91.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
86.5
/100
|
#48
Excellent
59.4%
3+ Vehicles Available
62.3
/100
|
#57
Good
22.4%
4+ Vehicles Available
53.5
/100
|
#38
Average
7.8%

Japanese Education Level

In terms of education level, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.4%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.8%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.2%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (16.9%).
Japanese Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
85.0
/100
|
#94
Excellent
1.7%
Nursery School
68.0
/100
|
#101
Good
98.4%
Kindergarten
67.8
/100
|
#102
Good
98.3%
1st Grade
74.2
/100
|
#103
Good
98.3%
2nd Grade
75.0
/100
|
#102
Good
98.3%
3rd Grade
66.2
/100
|
#103
Good
98.1%
4th Grade
78.4
/100
|
#102
Good
97.9%
5th Grade
80.1
/100
|
#101
Excellent
97.8%
6th Grade
68.5
/100
|
#100
Good
97.5%
7th Grade
71.4
/100
|
#105
Good
96.6%
8th Grade
71.3
/100
|
#102
Good
96.3%
9th Grade
82.6
/100
|
#79
Excellent
95.7%
10th Grade
87.1
/100
|
#68
Excellent
94.8%
11th Grade
88.9
/100
|
#58
Excellent
93.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma
91.3
/100
|
#42
Exceptional
92.8%
High School Diploma
90.3
/100
|
#48
Exceptional
91.0%
GED/Equivalency
92.1
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
88.4%
College, Under 1 year
83.1
/100
|
#35
Excellent
70.2%
College, 1 year or more
80.3
/100
|
#43
Excellent
64.5%
Associate's Degree
76.2
/100
|
#58
Good
51.0%
Bachelor's Degree
70.1
/100
|
#76
Good
42.2%
Master's Degree
59.7
/100
|
#93
Average
16.9%
Professional Degree
59.2
/100
|
#72
Average
5.3%
Doctorate Degree
52.9
/100
|
#61
Average
2.2%

Japanese Disability

In terms of disability, Japanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.3%), and percentage of population with vision disability (1.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), percentage of males with a disability (10.6%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%).
Japanese Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
78.0
/100
|
#85
Good
10.8%
Males
77.1
/100
|
#116
Good
10.6%
Females
80.0
/100
|
#60
Excellent
11.0%
Age | Under 5 years
88.4
/100
|
#138
Excellent
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
86.4
/100
|
#25
Excellent
4.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
80.8
/100
|
#92
Excellent
5.7%
Age | 35 to 64 years
81.4
/100
|
#40
Excellent
9.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.7
/100
|
#48
Excellent
21.3%
Age | Over 75 years
81.5
/100
|
#164
Excellent
47.6%
Vision
87.0
/100
|
#39
Excellent
1.9%
Hearing
74.4
/100
|
#221
Good
3.1%
Cognitive
82.2
/100
|
#55
Excellent
16.4%
Ambulatory
83.0
/100
|
#69
Excellent
5.6%
Self-Care
78.0
/100
|
#78
Good
2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Japanese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Japanese in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.1%
(96.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.4/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.2%
(95.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.5%
(95.5/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.2%
(95.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Japanese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Japanese in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.29
(20.4/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.7%
(26.3/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
35.3%
(49.8/100)
#4
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
27.2%
(49.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
2.2%
(52.9/100)
What is Japanese per capita income in the United States?
Japanese per capita income in the United States is $45,519, which is good, ranking it 62nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median family income in the United States?
Japanese median family income in the United States is $110,412, which is good, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median household income in the United States?
Japanese median household income in the United States is $92,651, which is good, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median earnings in the United States?
Japanese median earnings in the United States is $47,940, which is good, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median male earnings in the United States?
Japanese median male earnings in the United States is $56,753, which is good, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese median female earnings in the United States?
Japanese median female earnings in the United States is $39,901, which is good, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Japanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.2%, which is average, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level in the United States?
Japanese poverty level in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among families in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among families in the United States is 7.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among males in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among males in the United States is 9.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among females in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among females in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 12.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Japanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 25.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 8.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemployment in the United States?
Japanese unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Japanese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Japanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of family households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of family households in the United States is 66.3%, which is average, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Japanese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese average family size in the United States?
Japanese average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is fair, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Japanese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Japanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is good, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Japanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Japanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 60th 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.