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

Korean Social Profile
Excellent

8,700
SOCIAL INDEX
86.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
15th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Korean Income

In terms of income, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($65,264), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($111,248), and median family income ($113,012), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,490), and median female earnings ($40,840).
Korean Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
76.6
/100
|
#35
Good
$47,221
Median Family Income
78.5
/100
|
#24
Good
$113,012
Median Household Income
77.8
/100
|
#19
Good
$94,657
Median Earnings
75.7
/100
|
#26
Good
$49,794
Median Male Earnings
75.2
/100
|
#24
Good
$59,723
Median Female Earnings
74.2
/100
|
#28
Good
$40,840
Householder Age | Under 25 years
69.8
/100
|
#57
Good
$50,490
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
76.6
/100
|
#21
Good
$103,851
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
79.3
/100
|
#20
Good
$111,248
Householder Age | Over 65 years
82.2
/100
|
#19
Excellent
$65,264
Wage/Income Gap
45.0
/100
|
#281
Average
28.3%

Korean Poverty

In terms of poverty, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (8.3%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.4%), and poverty level among families (7.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.2%), poverty level among single fathers (15.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.4%).
Korean Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
89.0
/100
|
#30
Excellent
10.7%
Families
92.4
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
7.4%
Males
89.7
/100
|
#33
Excellent
9.7%
Females
89.2
/100
|
#27
Excellent
11.7%
Females 18 to 24 years
75.9
/100
|
#95
Good
19.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
92.0
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
11.4%
Children Under 5 years
91.0
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
13.6%
Children Under 16 years
91.0
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
13.0%
Boys Under 16 years
90.2
/100
|
#14
Exceptional
13.2%
Girls Under 16 years
91.0
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
13.2%
Single Males
90.2
/100
|
#48
Exceptional
11.5%
Single Females
89.8
/100
|
#29
Excellent
18.6%
Single Fathers
77.7
/100
|
#81
Good
15.4%
Single Mothers
89.5
/100
|
#26
Excellent
26.4%
Married Couples
93.7
/100
|
#60
Exceptional
4.4%
Seniors Over 65 years
88.8
/100
|
#83
Excellent
9.7%
Seniors Over 75 years
83.7
/100
|
#109
Excellent
11.4%
Receiving Food Stamps
94.3
/100
|
#8
Exceptional
8.3%

Korean Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.2%), 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 (5.2%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.0%).
Korean Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
93.8
/100
|
#61
Exceptional
5.0%
Males
96.5
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
5.0%
Females
90.2
/100
|
#92
Exceptional
5.1%
Youth < 25
91.3
/100
|
#99
Exceptional
11.7%
Age | 16 to 19 years
89.3
/100
|
#106
Excellent
18.0%
Age | 20 to 24 years
92.3
/100
|
#108
Exceptional
10.3%
Age | 25 to 29 years
95.2
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
6.3%
Age | 30 to 34 years
95.8
/100
|
#57
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.9
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 45 to 54 years
94.3
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.5
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
90.1
/100
|
#144
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.9
/100
|
#74
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 65
88.8
/100
|
#76
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
82.9
/100
|
#99
Excellent
8.6%
Women w/ Children < 6
92.9
/100
|
#23
Exceptional
6.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
91.6
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
7.9%
Women w/ Children < 18
92.3
/100
|
#36
Exceptional
5.1%

Korean Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Koreans 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 30 and 34 (84.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.4%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.3%).
Korean Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
75.1
/100
|
#76
Good
66.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
87.0
/100
|
#75
Excellent
80.0%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
42.2
/100
|
#261
Average
33.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
58.8
/100
|
#262
Average
73.4%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
77.4
/100
|
#110
Good
84.8%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
88.9
/100
|
#107
Excellent
84.9%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
86.5
/100
|
#133
Excellent
84.4%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
89.5
/100
|
#40
Excellent
83.4%

Korean Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of single mother households (5.4%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (26.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (28.8%), and percentage of family households (66.1%).
Korean Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
53.5
/100
|
#79
Average
66.1%
Family Households with Children
34.4
/100
|
#73
Fair
28.8%
Married-couple Households
83.6
/100
|
#16
Excellent
50.1%
Average Family Size
17.0
/100
|
#192
Poor
3.25
Single Father Households
92.3
/100
|
#61
Exceptional
2.0%
Single Mother Households
88.6
/100
|
#30
Excellent
5.4%
Currently Married
82.8
/100
|
#32
Excellent
49.2%
Divorced or Separated
82.4
/100
|
#20
Excellent
10.9%
Births to Unmarried Women
86.3
/100
|
#21
Excellent
26.1%

Korean Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.1%).
Korean Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
89.6
/100
|
#126
Excellent
9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available
88.4
/100
|
#125
Excellent
90.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
82.7
/100
|
#84
Excellent
58.1%
3+ Vehicles Available
54.9
/100
|
#104
Average
20.8%
4+ Vehicles Available
43.2
/100
|
#107
Average
6.9%

Korean Education Level

In terms of education level, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.1%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.5%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (90.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.0%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.2%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.2%).
Korean Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
80.9
/100
|
#126
Excellent
1.8%
Nursery School
64.4
/100
|
#137
Good
98.2%
Kindergarten
64.0
/100
|
#136
Good
98.2%
1st Grade
70.1
/100
|
#138
Good
98.2%
2nd Grade
70.7
/100
|
#138
Good
98.1%
3rd Grade
62.8
/100
|
#139
Good
98.0%
4th Grade
74.4
/100
|
#138
Good
97.8%
5th Grade
76.4
/100
|
#136
Good
97.6%
6th Grade
65.2
/100
|
#136
Good
97.4%
7th Grade
67.3
/100
|
#153
Good
96.2%
8th Grade
67.8
/100
|
#140
Good
96.0%
9th Grade
78.7
/100
|
#119
Good
95.3%
10th Grade
83.7
/100
|
#95
Excellent
94.5%
11th Grade
85.9
/100
|
#78
Excellent
93.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma
88.7
/100
|
#67
Excellent
92.5%
High School Diploma
87.9
/100
|
#66
Excellent
90.7%
GED/Equivalency
90.6
/100
|
#44
Exceptional
88.1%
College, Under 1 year
87.1
/100
|
#15
Excellent
71.4%
College, 1 year or more
85.8
/100
|
#16
Excellent
66.3%
Associate's Degree
84.3
/100
|
#26
Excellent
53.8%
Bachelor's Degree
81.7
/100
|
#26
Excellent
46.0%
Master's Degree
75.1
/100
|
#32
Good
19.2%
Professional Degree
71.3
/100
|
#32
Good
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
65.0
/100
|
#29
Good
2.5%

Korean Disability

In terms of disability, Koreans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with vision disability (1.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (20.6%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.6%).
Korean Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
88.3
/100
|
#20
Excellent
10.1%
Males
87.9
/100
|
#23
Excellent
9.8%
Females
89.3
/100
|
#17
Excellent
10.4%
Age | Under 5 years
88.7
/100
|
#126
Excellent
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
87.4
/100
|
#22
Excellent
4.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
83.7
/100
|
#63
Excellent
5.6%
Age | 35 to 64 years
86.3
/100
|
#17
Excellent
9.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
90.8
/100
|
#22
Exceptional
20.6%
Age | Over 75 years
88.1
/100
|
#62
Excellent
46.3%
Vision
91.6
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
1.8%
Hearing
84.4
/100
|
#99
Excellent
2.7%
Cognitive
80.3
/100
|
#72
Excellent
16.5%
Ambulatory
90.5
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
5.2%
Self-Care
81.6
/100
|
#29
Excellent
2.2%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Koreans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Koreans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.4%
(95.9/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.2%
(95.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.6%
(95.5/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.3%
(95.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Koreans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Koreans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.25
(17.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.8%
(34.4/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
33.7%
(42.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.9%
(43.2/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.3%
(45.0/100)
What is Korean per capita income in the United States?
Korean per capita income in the United States is $47,221, which is good, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median family income in the United States?
Korean median family income in the United States is $113,012, which is good, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median household income in the United States?
Korean median household income in the United States is $94,657, which is good, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median earnings in the United States?
Korean median earnings in the United States is $49,794, which is good, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median male earnings in the United States?
Korean median male earnings in the United States is $59,723, which is good, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean median female earnings in the United States?
Korean median female earnings in the United States is $40,840, which is good, ranking it 28th 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 28.3%, which is average, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean poverty level in the United States?
Korean poverty level in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 30th 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 7.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th 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 9.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 33rd 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 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 27th 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 13.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th 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 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th 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 excellent, ranking it 29th 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 15.4%, which is good, ranking it 81st 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 excellent, ranking it 26th 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 8.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean unemployment in the United States?
Korean unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st 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 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th 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 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 92nd 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 66.1%, which is average, ranking it 79th 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 28.8%, which is fair, ranking it 73rd 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 50.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Korean average family size in the United States?
Korean average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is poor, ranking it 192nd 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 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st 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 5.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 30th 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 49.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 32nd 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 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 20th 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 26.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 21st 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 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 20th 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 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd 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 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 17th 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.