In terms of income, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,828), per capita income ($44,522), and median family income ($104,142), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.1%), median female earnings ($37,361), and median earnings ($45,455).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	66.9 /100 \| #79	Good $44,522
Median Family Income	64.7 /100 \| #72	Good $104,142
Median Household Income	60.8 /100 \| #85	Good $84,979
Median Earnings	57.7 /100 \| #100	Average $45,455
Median Male Earnings	60.7 /100 \| #84	Good $54,878
Median Female Earnings	53.0 /100 \| #131	Average $37,361
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	59.9 /100 \| #152	Average $47,897
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	61.9 /100 \| #86	Good $94,370
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	63.5 /100 \| #77	Good $101,069
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	69.0 /100 \| #62	Good $60,828
Wage/Income Gap	41.3 /100 \| #309	Average 29.1%

Northern European Poverty

In terms of poverty, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.2%), poverty level among single fathers (16.4%), and poverty level among single females (20.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	86.1 /100 \| #67	Excellent 11.2%
Families	91.0 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 7.6%
Males	86.5 /100 \| #70	Excellent 10.2%
Females	86.4 /100 \| #65	Excellent 12.1%
Females 18 to 24 years	66.3 /100 \| #239	Good 21.2%
Females 25 to 34 years	83.1 /100 \| #127	Excellent 13.1%
Children Under 5 years	82.6 /100 \| #79	Excellent 15.6%
Children Under 16 years	85.5 /100 \| #57	Excellent 14.2%
Boys Under 16 years	84.4 /100 \| #60	Excellent 14.5%
Girls Under 16 years	85.2 /100 \| #59	Excellent 14.5%
Single Males	82.7 /100 \| #229	Excellent 13.2%
Single Females	78.7 /100 \| #148	Good 20.8%
Single Fathers	73.2 /100 \| #195	Good 16.4%
Single Mothers	80.3 /100 \| #132	Excellent 28.6%
Married Couples	96.1 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 4.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	95.5 /100 \| #23	Exceptional 8.8%
Seniors Over 75 years	92.4 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 10.2%
Receiving Food Stamps	90.8 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 9.3%

Northern European Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.6%), 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 (9.3%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.6%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	95.3 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 4.8%
Males	96.6 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 5.0%
Females	93.1 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 4.8%
Youth < 25	92.7 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 11.4%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	92.4 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 17.2%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	93.3 /100 \| #80	Exceptional 10.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	92.9 /100 \| #130	Exceptional 6.6%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	95.0 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	95.4 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	95.2 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 4.2%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	95.6 /100 \| #33	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	93.0 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	88.0 /100 \| #72	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 65	89.4 /100 \| #60	Excellent 5.0%
Seniors > 75	77.9 /100 \| #177	Good 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	87.6 /100 \| #125	Excellent 7.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	86.9 /100 \| #118	Excellent 8.6%
Women w/ Children < 18	92.4 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 5.1%

Northern European Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.9%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	65.8 /100 \| #208	Good 65.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	83.0 /100 \| #166	Excellent 79.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	69.4 /100 \| #66	Good 39.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	79.8 /100 \| #64	Good 76.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	77.8 /100 \| #101	Good 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	86.9 /100 \| #149	Excellent 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	85.7 /100 \| #147	Excellent 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	85.3 /100 \| #148	Excellent 82.7%

Northern European Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.2%), percentage of single mother households (5.7%), and percentage of population currently married (49.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.14), percentage of family households with children (27.4%), and percentage of family households (64.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	42.0 /100 \| #205	Average 64.2%
Family Households with Children	24.3 /100 \| #214	Fair 27.4%
Married-couple Households	76.7 /100 \| #58	Good 48.9%
Average Family Size	7.1 /100 \| #319	Tragic 3.14
Single Father Households	87.1 /100 \| #139	Excellent 2.2%
Single Mother Households	83.3 /100 \| #68	Excellent 5.7%
Currently Married	82.5 /100 \| #38	Excellent 49.1%
Divorced or Separated	56.5 /100 \| #188	Average 12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	76.6 /100 \| #105	Good 29.4%

Northern European Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	93.8 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 7.8%
1+ Vehicles Available	93.2 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 92.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	88.8 /100 \| #37	Excellent 60.2%
3+ Vehicles Available	61.1 /100 \| #61	Good 22.1%
4+ Vehicles Available	47.3 /100 \| #81	Average 7.3%

Northern European Education Level

In terms of education level, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.4%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (17.0%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	93.7 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 1.4%
Nursery School	75.4 /100 \| #37	Good 98.6%
Kindergarten	75.1 /100 \| #37	Good 98.6%
1st Grade	82.4 /100 \| #37	Excellent 98.6%
2nd Grade	83.4 /100 \| #38	Excellent 98.6%
3rd Grade	74.5 /100 \| #38	Good 98.5%
4th Grade	88.3 /100 \| #39	Excellent 98.3%
5th Grade	89.6 /100 \| #37	Excellent 98.2%
6th Grade	76.5 /100 \| #39	Good 98.0%
7th Grade	79.2 /100 \| #42	Good 97.2%
8th Grade	78.8 /100 \| #40	Good 97.0%
9th Grade	89.7 /100 \| #28	Excellent 96.3%
10th Grade	92.7 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 95.4%
11th Grade	92.8 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 94.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	93.3 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 93.0%
High School Diploma	93.3 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 91.4%
GED/Equivalency	91.1 /100 \| #39	Exceptional 88.2%
College, Under 1 year	81.9 /100 \| #44	Excellent 69.9%
College, 1 year or more	78.1 /100 \| #56	Good 63.8%
Associate's Degree	73.7 /100 \| #78	Good 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree	68.5 /100 \| #88	Good 41.6%
Master's Degree	60.6 /100 \| #87	Good 17.0%
Professional Degree	59.5 /100 \| #71	Average 5.3%
Doctorate Degree	54.0 /100 \| #55	Average 2.3%

Northern European Disability

In terms of disability, Northern Europeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (22.4%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.9%), percentage of males with a disability (11.6%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	65.5 /100 \| #211	Good 11.7%
Males	64.8 /100 \| #231	Good 11.6%
Females	67.9 /100 \| #179	Good 11.8%
Age \| Under 5 years	80.1 /100 \| #289	Excellent 1.5%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	71.0 /100 \| #186	Good 5.5%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	62.0 /100 \| #259	Good 6.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	66.2 /100 \| #178	Good 11.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	82.8 /100 \| #121	Excellent 22.4%
Age \| Over 75 years	86.5 /100 \| #82	Excellent 46.6%
Vision	78.3 /100 \| #158	Good 2.1%
Hearing	66.8 /100 \| #259	Good 3.4%
Cognitive	76.3 /100 \| #110	Good 16.7%
Ambulatory	77.3 /100 \| #129	Good 5.9%
Self-Care	77.0 /100 \| #89	Good 2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Northern Europeans in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Northern Europeans in the United States are:

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.0%

(96.6/100)

Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families

4.1%

(96.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.6%

(95.6/100)

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65

8.8%

(95.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.5%

(95.4/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Northern Europeans in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Northern Europeans in the United States are:

Average Family Size

3.14

(7.1/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

27.4%

(24.3/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

29.1%

(41.3/100)

Percentage of Family Households

64.2%

(42.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

7.3%

(47.3/100)

What is Northern European per capita income in the United States?

Northern European per capita income in the United States is $44,522, which is good, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European median family income in the United States?

Northern European median family income in the United States is $104,142, which is good, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European median household income in the United States?

Northern European median household income in the United States is $84,979, which is good, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European median earnings in the United States?

Northern European median earnings in the United States is $45,455, which is average, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European median male earnings in the United States?

Northern European median male earnings in the United States is $54,878, which is good, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European median female earnings in the United States?

Northern European median female earnings in the United States is $37,361, which is average, ranking it 131st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Northern European wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.1%, which is average, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level in the United States?

Northern European poverty level in the United States is 11.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among families in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among families in the United States is 7.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among males in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among males in the United States is 10.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 70th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among females in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among females in the United States is 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among single males in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among single females in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.8%, which is good, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.4%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Northern European poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Northern European percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European unemployment in the United States?

Northern European unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Northern European unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Northern European unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of family households in the United States?

Northern European percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Northern European percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is fair, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Northern European percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.9%, which is good, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European average family size in the United States?

Northern European average family size in the United States is 3.14, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of single father households in the United States?

Northern European percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Northern European percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Northern European percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Northern European percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Northern European percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.4%, which is good, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Northern European percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Northern European percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Northern European percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Northern European percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 179th 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.

Northern European Social Profile

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