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

Navajo Social Profile
Tragic

4,015
SOCIAL INDEX
7.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
343rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Navajo Income

In terms of income, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.6%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($40,797), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($43,943), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($26,016), median family income ($63,899), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($62,215).
Navajo Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
$26,016
Median Family Income
2.5
/100
|
#346
Tragic
$63,899
Median Household Income
6.1
/100
|
#346
Tragic
$53,778
Median Earnings
7.8
/100
|
#344
Tragic
$33,480
Median Male Earnings
9.2
/100
|
#340
Tragic
$37,776
Median Female Earnings
7.3
/100
|
#342
Tragic
$29,861
Householder Age | Under 25 years
32.8
/100
|
#335
Fair
$40,797
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
9.1
/100
|
#345
Tragic
$60,188
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
3.4
/100
|
#346
Tragic
$62,215
Householder Age | Over 65 years
18.5
/100
|
#339
Poor
$43,943
Wage/Income Gap
71.1
/100
|
#59
Good
22.6%

Navajo Poverty

In terms of poverty, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (20.3%), poverty level among single mothers (40.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (18.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among males (23.0%), poverty level (23.6%), and poverty level among families (19.3%).
Navajo Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
3.3
/100
|
#345
Tragic
23.6%
Families
10.3
/100
|
#344
Poor
19.3%
Males
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
23.0%
Females
11.7
/100
|
#344
Poor
24.2%
Females 18 to 24 years
11.7
/100
|
#346
Poor
32.1%
Females 25 to 34 years
27.6
/100
|
#341
Fair
23.9%
Children Under 5 years
14.6
/100
|
#344
Poor
31.5%
Children Under 16 years
11.1
/100
|
#342
Poor
30.5%
Boys Under 16 years
11.4
/100
|
#342
Poor
30.7%
Girls Under 16 years
11.5
/100
|
#343
Poor
30.5%
Single Males
25.4
/100
|
#345
Fair
25.9%
Single Females
22.7
/100
|
#340
Fair
31.9%
Single Fathers
14.3
/100
|
#344
Poor
29.6%
Single Mothers
32.0
/100
|
#340
Fair
40.2%
Married Couples
26.4
/100
|
#343
Fair
12.5%
Seniors Over 65 years
30.7
/100
|
#339
Fair
17.1%
Seniors Over 75 years
31.1
/100
|
#339
Fair
18.7%
Receiving Food Stamps
49.6
/100
|
#334
Average
20.3%

Navajo Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (6.5%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.2%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (6.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (8.6%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (14.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (13.7%).
Navajo Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
64.5
/100
|
#337
Good
8.4%
Males
62.8
/100
|
#338
Good
10.0%
Females
64.7
/100
|
#336
Good
7.3%
Youth < 25
54.1
/100
|
#342
Average
18.2%
Age | 16 to 19 years
57.6
/100
|
#340
Average
25.8%
Age | 20 to 24 years
57.5
/100
|
#341
Average
15.9%
Age | 25 to 29 years
49.8
/100
|
#339
Average
12.5%
Age | 30 to 34 years
56.7
/100
|
#341
Average
11.1%
Age | 35 to 44 years
59.4
/100
|
#337
Average
9.1%
Age | 45 to 54 years
66.7
/100
|
#334
Good
7.0%
Age | 55 to 59 years
79.3
/100
|
#333
Good
6.5%
Age | 60 to 64 years
72.3
/100
|
#336
Good
6.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
71.9
/100
|
#340
Good
7.1%
Seniors > 65
73.4
/100
|
#340
Good
6.9%
Seniors > 75
78.3
/100
|
#172
Good
9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6
49.3
/100
|
#340
Average
13.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
48.7
/100
|
#341
Average
14.3%
Women w/ Children < 18
48.3
/100
|
#340
Average
8.6%

Navajo Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (72.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (68.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (63.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (72.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (72.9%).
Navajo Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
1.6
/100
|
#346
Tragic
56.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
7.3
/100
|
#346
Tragic
68.6%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
24.6
/100
|
#329
Fair
30.0%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
63.8%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
72.9%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
0.0
/100
|
#347
Tragic
72.9%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
4.1
/100
|
#346
Tragic
73.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
18.5
/100
|
#346
Poor
72.2%

Navajo Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (3.1%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), and average family size (3.71), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (51.0%), percentage of population currently married (39.1%), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%).
Navajo Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
56.0
/100
|
#55
Average
66.5%
Family Households with Children
22.5
/100
|
#248
Fair
27.1%
Married-couple Households
26.8
/100
|
#320
Fair
40.5%
Average Family Size
59.8
/100
|
#7
Average
3.71
Single Father Households
61.6
/100
|
#329
Good
3.1%
Single Mother Households
25.9
/100
|
#332
Fair
8.7%
Currently Married
19.5
/100
|
#341
Poor
39.1%
Divorced or Separated
60.9
/100
|
#142
Good
12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women
13.3
/100
|
#343
Poor
51.0%

Navajo Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Navajo 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 (54.8%), 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 (21.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.8%).
Navajo Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
89.7
/100
|
#125
Excellent
9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available
88.6
/100
|
#122
Excellent
90.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
73.1
/100
|
#189
Good
54.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
60.0
/100
|
#70
Good
21.9%
4+ Vehicles Available
53.5
/100
|
#37
Average
7.8%

Navajo Education Level

In terms of education level, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.2%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (97.1%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (9.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.8%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (23.0%).
Navajo Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
67.8
/100
|
#223
Good
2.2%
Nursery School
55.4
/100
|
#215
Average
97.9%
Kindergarten
55.4
/100
|
#214
Average
97.9%
1st Grade
61.0
/100
|
#213
Good
97.9%
2nd Grade
61.4
/100
|
#214
Good
97.8%
3rd Grade
53.7
/100
|
#217
Average
97.6%
4th Grade
61.3
/100
|
#228
Good
97.3%
5th Grade
63.1
/100
|
#229
Good
97.1%
6th Grade
50.7
/100
|
#249
Average
96.6%
7th Grade
58.6
/100
|
#232
Average
95.5%
8th Grade
55.5
/100
|
#254
Average
94.9%
9th Grade
57.0
/100
|
#282
Average
93.4%
10th Grade
56.9
/100
|
#290
Average
91.7%
11th Grade
48.3
/100
|
#304
Average
89.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma
38.5
/100
|
#316
Fair
86.4%
High School Diploma
40.8
/100
|
#312
Average
84.5%
GED/Equivalency
43.9
/100
|
#308
Average
80.8%
College, Under 1 year
35.1
/100
|
#328
Fair
55.7%
College, 1 year or more
35.9
/100
|
#327
Fair
50.2%
Associate's Degree
21.3
/100
|
#341
Fair
31.8%
Bachelor's Degree
12.2
/100
|
#344
Poor
23.0%
Master's Degree
9.2
/100
|
#340
Tragic
9.3%
Professional Degree
12.2
/100
|
#337
Poor
2.8%
Doctorate Degree
13.6
/100
|
#308
Poor
1.3%

Navajo Disability

In terms of disability, Navajo residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.7%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (16.0%), percentage of population with vision disability (3.3%), and percentage of males with a disability (14.4%).
Navajo Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
30.9
/100
|
#330
Fair
14.2%
Males
29.2
/100
|
#329
Fair
14.4%
Females
36.2
/100
|
#326
Fair
14.0%
Age | Under 5 years
74.8
/100
|
#323
Good
1.7%
Age | 5 to 17 years
68.0
/100
|
#228
Good
5.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
45.4
/100
|
#327
Average
7.9%
Age | 35 to 64 years
18.1
/100
|
#335
Poor
16.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
31.7
/100
|
#341
Fair
33.5%
Age | Over 75 years
30.7
/100
|
#343
Fair
57.6%
Vision
20.3
/100
|
#345
Fair
3.3%
Hearing
36.1
/100
|
#341
Fair
4.6%
Cognitive
31.4
/100
|
#332
Fair
18.7%
Ambulatory
44.6
/100
|
#328
Average
7.6%
Self-Care
54.0
/100
|
#325
Average
2.9%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Navajo in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Navajo in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
9.6%
(89.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
90.5%
(88.6/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
6.5%
(79.3/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.2%
(78.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.7%
(74.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Navajo in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Navajo in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
63.8%
(0.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
72.9%
(0.0/100)
#3
Per Capita Income
$26,016
(0.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Males
23.0%
(0.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
72.9%
(0.0/100)
What is Navajo per capita income in the United States?
Navajo per capita income in the United States is $26,016, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo median family income in the United States?
Navajo median family income in the United States is $63,899, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo median household income in the United States?
Navajo median household income in the United States is $53,778, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo median earnings in the United States?
Navajo median earnings in the United States is $33,480, which is tragic, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo median male earnings in the United States?
Navajo median male earnings in the United States is $37,776, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo median female earnings in the United States?
Navajo median female earnings in the United States is $29,861, which is tragic, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Navajo wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.6%, which is good, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level in the United States?
Navajo poverty level in the United States is 23.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among families in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among families in the United States is 19.3%, which is poor, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among males in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among males in the United States is 23.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among females in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among females in the United States is 24.2%, which is poor, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 30.5%, which is poor, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among single males in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among single males in the United States is 25.9%, which is fair, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among single females in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among single females in the United States is 31.9%, which is fair, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 29.6%, which is poor, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Navajo poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 40.2%, which is fair, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Navajo percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 20.3%, which is average, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo unemployment in the United States?
Navajo unemployment in the United States is 8.4%, which is good, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Navajo unemployment rate among males in the United States is 10.0%, which is good, ranking it 338th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Navajo unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 7.3%, which is good, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of family households in the United States?
Navajo percentage of family households in the United States is 66.5%, which is average, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Navajo percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is fair, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Navajo percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.5%, which is fair, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo average family size in the United States?
Navajo average family size in the United States is 3.71, which is average, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of single father households in the United States?
Navajo percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.1%, which is good, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Navajo percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.7%, which is fair, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Navajo percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.1%, which is poor, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Navajo percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Navajo percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 51.0%, which is poor, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Navajo percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 14.2%, which is fair, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Navajo percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 14.4%, which is fair, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Navajo percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Navajo percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.0%, which is fair, ranking it 326th 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.