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

Native/Alaskan Social Profile
Fair

5,321
SOCIAL INDEX
29.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
332nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Native/Alaskan Income

In terms of income, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (25.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($43,109), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($47,965), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($30,690), per capita income ($30,163), and median earnings ($35,408).
Native/Alaskan Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
15.0
/100
|
#336
Poor
$30,163
Median Family Income
17.5
/100
|
#333
Poor
$73,606
Median Household Income
20.2
/100
|
#332
Fair
$61,809
Median Earnings
15.8
/100
|
#333
Poor
$35,408
Median Male Earnings
18.7
/100
|
#331
Poor
$40,925
Median Female Earnings
12.4
/100
|
#330
Poor
$30,690
Householder Age | Under 25 years
41.6
/100
|
#301
Average
$43,109
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
22.1
/100
|
#333
Fair
$68,642
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
19.5
/100
|
#328
Poor
$72,594
Householder Age | Over 65 years
30.5
/100
|
#314
Fair
$47,965
Wage/Income Gap
58.8
/100
|
#140
Average
25.3%

Native/Alaskan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (17.1%), poverty level among married-couple families (8.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 5 (26.3%), poverty level among single females (29.0%), and poverty level (18.4%).
Native/Alaskan Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
37.8
/100
|
#332
Fair
18.4%
Families
42.7
/100
|
#331
Average
14.6%
Males
38.2
/100
|
#332
Fair
17.3%
Females
40.8
/100
|
#331
Average
19.5%
Females 18 to 24 years
40.7
/100
|
#333
Average
26.3%
Females 25 to 34 years
42.5
/100
|
#333
Average
21.0%
Children Under 5 years
36.6
/100
|
#330
Fair
26.3%
Children Under 16 years
38.6
/100
|
#330
Fair
24.5%
Boys Under 16 years
38.3
/100
|
#328
Fair
24.8%
Girls Under 16 years
38.5
/100
|
#329
Fair
24.6%
Single Males
51.7
/100
|
#331
Average
20.1%
Single Females
37.6
/100
|
#333
Fair
29.0%
Single Fathers
43.5
/100
|
#335
Average
23.0%
Single Mothers
43.7
/100
|
#332
Average
37.4%
Married Couples
58.9
/100
|
#333
Average
8.6%
Seniors Over 65 years
56.3
/100
|
#310
Average
13.9%
Seniors Over 75 years
56.9
/100
|
#293
Average
15.1%
Receiving Food Stamps
61.6
/100
|
#317
Good
17.1%

Native/Alaskan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (6.1%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (6.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (11.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (7.5%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.8%).
Native/Alaskan Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
73.7
/100
|
#326
Good
7.4%
Males
75.1
/100
|
#326
Good
8.1%
Females
70.4
/100
|
#328
Good
6.8%
Youth < 25
71.8
/100
|
#321
Good
15.1%
Age | 16 to 19 years
71.9
/100
|
#303
Good
22.3%
Age | 20 to 24 years
71.8
/100
|
#326
Good
13.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
66.4
/100
|
#328
Good
10.2%
Age | 30 to 34 years
71.8
/100
|
#332
Good
8.8%
Age | 35 to 44 years
71.6
/100
|
#329
Good
7.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
73.7
/100
|
#328
Good
6.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
82.2
/100
|
#327
Excellent
6.1%
Age | 60 to 64 years
79.6
/100
|
#318
Good
5.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
79.7
/100
|
#325
Good
6.2%
Seniors > 65
81.5
/100
|
#318
Excellent
5.9%
Seniors > 75
65.8
/100
|
#325
Good
10.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
60.7
/100
|
#332
Good
11.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
66.5
/100
|
#333
Good
11.6%
Women w/ Children < 18
62.8
/100
|
#330
Good
7.5%

Native/Alaskan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (71.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (76.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (60.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (78.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (73.5%).
Native/Alaskan Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
31.6
/100
|
#335
Fair
60.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
41.6
/100
|
#333
Average
73.5%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
52.6
/100
|
#167
Average
35.9%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
49.4
/100
|
#307
Average
71.8%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
37.7
/100
|
#336
Fair
78.7%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
43.5
/100
|
#336
Average
78.8%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
42.4
/100
|
#333
Average
78.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
46.8
/100
|
#333
Average
76.7%

Native/Alaskan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (3.2%), percentage of family households (66.6%), and percentage of married-couple family households (43.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (28.6%), percentage of births to unmarried women (43.8%), and percentage of single mother households (8.1%).
Native/Alaskan Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
56.5
/100
|
#49
Average
66.6%
Family Households with Children
32.5
/100
|
#92
Fair
28.6%
Married-couple Households
46.3
/100
|
#262
Average
43.8%
Average Family Size
40.2
/100
|
#24
Average
3.50
Single Father Households
60.0
/100
|
#331
Good
3.2%
Single Mother Households
37.6
/100
|
#301
Fair
8.1%
Currently Married
44.3
/100
|
#283
Average
43.0%
Divorced or Separated
38.6
/100
|
#300
Fair
13.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
34.4
/100
|
#328
Fair
43.8%

Native/Alaskan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.0%).
Native/Alaskan Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
87.7
/100
|
#180
Excellent
10.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
86.5
/100
|
#172
Excellent
89.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
79.4
/100
|
#117
Good
57.0%
3+ Vehicles Available
63.8
/100
|
#45
Good
22.7%
4+ Vehicles Available
55.3
/100
|
#30
Average
8.0%

Native/Alaskan Education Level

In terms of education level, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.0%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (97.4%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (97.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (9.7%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.9%).
Native/Alaskan Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
73.4
/100
|
#185
Good
2.0%
Nursery School
63.0
/100
|
#148
Good
98.2%
Kindergarten
62.8
/100
|
#148
Good
98.2%
1st Grade
68.9
/100
|
#148
Good
98.1%
2nd Grade
69.1
/100
|
#150
Good
98.1%
3rd Grade
60.7
/100
|
#161
Good
97.9%
4th Grade
69.7
/100
|
#174
Good
97.6%
5th Grade
71.1
/100
|
#176
Good
97.4%
6th Grade
59.8
/100
|
#182
Average
97.1%
7th Grade
62.3
/100
|
#206
Good
95.8%
8th Grade
60.5
/100
|
#216
Good
95.4%
9th Grade
64.3
/100
|
#245
Good
94.1%
10th Grade
62.9
/100
|
#273
Good
92.3%
11th Grade
55.4
/100
|
#287
Average
90.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
47.9
/100
|
#301
Average
87.5%
High School Diploma
48.4
/100
|
#296
Average
85.5%
GED/Equivalency
44.2
/100
|
#306
Average
80.9%
College, Under 1 year
37.5
/100
|
#317
Fair
56.5%
College, 1 year or more
35.2
/100
|
#329
Fair
50.0%
Associate's Degree
28.5
/100
|
#335
Fair
34.3%
Bachelor's Degree
20.5
/100
|
#335
Fair
25.7%
Master's Degree
11.9
/100
|
#335
Poor
9.7%
Professional Degree
13.1
/100
|
#333
Poor
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
11.9
/100
|
#320
Poor
1.3%

Native/Alaskan Disability

In terms of disability, Natives/Alaskans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.8%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (15.4%), percentage of males with a disability (14.2%), and percentage of population with a disability (14.0%).
Native/Alaskan Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
33.9
/100
|
#326
Fair
14.0%
Males
32.7
/100
|
#326
Fair
14.2%
Females
38.1
/100
|
#323
Fair
13.9%
Age | Under 5 years
71.1
/100
|
#333
Good
1.8%
Age | 5 to 17 years
57.5
/100
|
#309
Average
6.2%
Age | 18 to 34 years
43.7
/100
|
#329
Average
8.0%
Age | 35 to 64 years
24.1
/100
|
#326
Fair
15.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
44.7
/100
|
#332
Average
30.7%
Age | Over 75 years
52.0
/100
|
#333
Average
53.4%
Vision
40.1
/100
|
#325
Average
2.9%
Hearing
46.3
/100
|
#333
Average
4.2%
Cognitive
47.9
/100
|
#276
Average
18.0%
Ambulatory
44.8
/100
|
#327
Average
7.6%
Self-Care
58.2
/100
|
#311
Average
2.8%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Natives/Alaskans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Natives/Alaskans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
10.4%
(87.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
89.7%
(86.5/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
6.1%
(82.2/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
5.9%
(81.5/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74
6.2%
(79.7/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Natives/Alaskans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Natives/Alaskans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
9.7%
(11.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(11.9/100)
#3
Median Female Earnings
$30,690
(12.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
2.9%
(13.1/100)
#5
Per Capita Income
$30,163
(15.0/100)
What is Native/Alaskan per capita income in the United States?
Native/Alaskan per capita income in the United States is $30,163, which is poor, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan median family income in the United States?
Native/Alaskan median family income in the United States is $73,606, which is poor, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan median household income in the United States?
Native/Alaskan median household income in the United States is $61,809, which is fair, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan median earnings in the United States?
Native/Alaskan median earnings in the United States is $35,408, which is poor, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan median male earnings in the United States?
Native/Alaskan median male earnings in the United States is $40,925, which is poor, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan median female earnings in the United States?
Native/Alaskan median female earnings in the United States is $30,690, which is poor, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Native/Alaskan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.3%, which is average, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level in the United States is 18.4%, which is fair, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among families in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among families in the United States is 14.6%, which is average, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among males in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among males in the United States is 17.3%, which is fair, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among females in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among females in the United States is 19.5%, which is average, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 24.5%, which is fair, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among single males in the United States is 20.1%, which is average, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among single females in the United States is 29.0%, which is fair, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 23.0%, which is average, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Native/Alaskan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 37.4%, which is average, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.1%, which is good, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan unemployment in the United States?
Native/Alaskan unemployment in the United States is 7.4%, which is good, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Native/Alaskan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 8.1%, which is good, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Native/Alaskan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of family households in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of family households in the United States is 66.6%, which is average, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.8%, which is average, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan average family size in the United States?
Native/Alaskan average family size in the United States is 3.50, which is average, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.2%, which is good, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.1%, which is fair, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.0%, which is average, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.3%, which is fair, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 43.8%, which is fair, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 14.0%, which is fair, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 14.2%, which is fair, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Native/Alaskan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Native/Alaskan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.9%, which is fair, ranking it 323rd 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.