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SOCIAL INDEX
64.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
147th/ 347
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Korean Geographic Distribution
Korean Income
In terms of income, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($57,730), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($67,472), and median household income ($95,018), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (25.4%), per capita income ($44,522), and median male earnings ($56,672).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 72.5 /100 | #149 | Good $44,522 |
| Median Family Income | 97.8 /100 | #94 | Exceptional $110,103 |
| Median Household Income | 99.8 /100 | #60 | Exceptional $95,018 |
| Median Earnings | 96.2 /100 | #116 | Exceptional $48,727 |
| Median Male Earnings | 89.4 /100 | #130 | Excellent $56,672 |
| Median Female Earnings | 96.4 /100 | #115 | Exceptional $41,276 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional $57,730 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 99.4 /100 | #75 | Exceptional $103,824 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 99.3 /100 | #70 | Exceptional $110,334 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 99.9 /100 | #41 | Exceptional $67,472 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 68.6 /100 | #164 | Good 25.4% |
Korean Poverty
In terms of poverty, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.0%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (16.9%), and poverty level among single males (11.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.5%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 99.2 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Families | 98.3 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 7.8% |
| Males | 99.2 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Females | 99.2 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 99.6 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 12.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.8 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 14.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.2 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 13.9% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.6 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 14.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.4 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 14.1% |
| Single Males | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Single Females | 99.9 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 18.6% |
| Single Fathers | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 14.0% |
| Single Mothers | 100.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 26.4% |
| Married Couples | 98.3 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 97.4 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 10.1% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 94.5 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 96.3 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 10.4% |
Korean Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 27.4 /100 | #200 | Fair 5.3% |
| Males | 34.9 /100 | #185 | Fair 5.3% |
| Females | 13.4 /100 | #209 | Poor 5.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 23.9 /100 | #197 | Fair 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 61.0 /100 | #159 | Good 17.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 51.9 /100 | #172 | Average 10.3% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 29.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 6.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 20.7 /100 | #203 | Fair 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 28.1 /100 | #194 | Fair 4.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 73.1 /100 | #152 | Good 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 64.6 /100 | #161 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 12.2 /100 | #217 | Poor 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 82.6 /100 | #132 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 31.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 21.9 /100 | #205 | Fair 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 81.3 /100 | #143 | Excellent 7.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 70.5 /100 | #155 | Good 5.4% |
Korean Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.4%), 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 25 and 29 (84.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 95.3 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 65.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 79.6 /100 | #144 | Good 79.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 13.3 /100 | #208 | Poor 35.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 79.7 /100 | #145 | Good 75.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 5.9 /100 | #225 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 23.2 /100 | #195 | Fair 84.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 36.3 /100 | #182 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 71.9 /100 | #151 | Good 82.9% |
Korean Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (68.3%), percentage of family households with children (29.2%), and average family size (3.36), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of single mother households (6.0%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (30.1%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 68.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 29.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.9 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 49.7% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 3.36 |
| Single Father Households | 24.1 /100 | #206 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 84.4 /100 | #144 | Excellent 6.0% |
| Currently Married | 95.4 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 47.9% |
| Divorced or Separated | 99.9 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 88.9 /100 | #121 | Excellent 30.1% |
Korean Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.1%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 92.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 61.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 24.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 8.6% |
Korean Education Level
In terms of education level, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (65.9%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (59.7%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.3%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.0%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (97.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 1.7 /100 | #241 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Nursery School | 1.4 /100 | #240 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1.6 /100 | #240 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 1.5 /100 | #240 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 1.5 /100 | #240 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 1.3 /100 | #242 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 1.3 /100 | #244 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 5th Grade | 1.6 /100 | #244 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 6th Grade | 1.9 /100 | #240 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 0.8 /100 | #255 | Tragic 95.3% |
| 8th Grade | 1.1 /100 | #250 | Tragic 95.0% |
| 9th Grade | 2.9 /100 | #237 | Tragic 94.3% |
| 10th Grade | 6.1 /100 | #226 | Tragic 93.2% |
| 11th Grade | 14.4 /100 | #212 | Poor 92.1% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 24.5 /100 | #195 | Fair 90.8% |
| High School Diploma | 18.1 /100 | #201 | Poor 88.6% |
| GED/Equivalency | 41.2 /100 | #178 | Average 85.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 65.3 /100 | #162 | Good 65.9% |
| College, 1 year or more | 58.5 /100 | #162 | Average 59.7% |
| Associate's Degree | 33.8 /100 | #191 | Fair 45.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.8 /100 | #195 | Fair 37.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.7 /100 | #221 | Poor 14.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.7 /100 | #213 | Poor 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.2 /100 | #213 | Poor 1.7% |
Korean Disability
In terms of disability, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.1%), percentage of females with a disability (11.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.6%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.5%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 93.8 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Males | 77.5 /100 | #146 | Good 11.0% |
| Females | 99.0 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.7 /100 | #130 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 100.0 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 94.1 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 97.1 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 64.2 /100 | #160 | Good 23.1% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.8 /100 | #251 | Tragic 48.6% |
| Vision | 94.1 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 27.6 /100 | #192 | Fair 3.1% |
| Cognitive | 97.1 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Ambulatory | 91.6 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Self-Care | 15.5 /100 | #196 | Poor 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Koreans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Koreans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
94.8%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
97.3%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
96.6%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
95.8%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
97.5%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Koreans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Koreans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.9%
(0.0/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.10
(0.0/100)
#4
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.7%
(0.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.6%
(0.3/100)
What is Korean per capita income in the United States?
Korean per capita income in the United States is $44,522, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median family income in the United States?
Korean median family income in the United States is $110,103, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median household income in the United States?
Korean median household income in the United States is $95,018, which is exceptional, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median earnings in the United States?
Korean median earnings in the United States is $48,727, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median male earnings in the United States?
Korean median male earnings in the United States is $56,672, which is excellent, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median female earnings in the United States?
Korean median female earnings in the United States is $41,276, which is exceptional, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Korean wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.4%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level in the United States?
Korean poverty level in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among families in the United States?
Korean poverty level among families in the United States is 7.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among males in the United States?
Korean poverty level among males in the United States is 9.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among females in the United States?
Korean poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Korean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among single males in the United States?
Korean poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among single females in the United States?
Korean poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Korean poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Korean poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Korean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean unemployment in the United States?
Korean unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Korean unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Korean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of family households in the United States?
Korean percentage of family households in the United States is 68.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Korean percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Korean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean average family size in the United States?
Korean average family size in the United States is 3.36, which is exceptional, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of single father households in the United States?
Korean percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Korean percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Korean percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Korean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Korean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Korean percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Korean percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Korean percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 97th 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.