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

Norwegian Social Profile
Excellent

8,477
SOCIAL INDEX
83.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
34th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Norwegian Income

In terms of income, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,209), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,262), and median family income ($97,382), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.5%), median female earnings ($35,336), and median earnings ($42,845).
Norwegian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
52.6
/100
|
#149
Average
$40,566
Median Family Income
54.3
/100
|
#140
Average
$97,382
Median Household Income
50.7
/100
|
#162
Average
$79,188
Median Earnings
46.8
/100
|
#166
Average
$42,845
Median Male Earnings
50.1
/100
|
#148
Average
$51,363
Median Female Earnings
40.7
/100
|
#215
Average
$35,336
Householder Age | Under 25 years
61.1
/100
|
#142
Good
$48,209
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
52.9
/100
|
#146
Average
$88,558
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
54.1
/100
|
#146
Average
$94,997
Householder Age | Over 65 years
55.3
/100
|
#170
Average
$56,262
Wage/Income Gap
39.8
/100
|
#318
Fair
29.5%

Norwegian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.3%), poverty level among married-couple families (3.7%), and poverty level among families (7.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.1%), poverty level among single fathers (16.0%), and poverty level among single females (21.2%).
Norwegian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
90.6
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
10.5%
Families
95.5
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
7.0%
Males
91.2
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
9.5%
Females
90.3
/100
|
#20
Exceptional
11.5%
Females 18 to 24 years
66.8
/100
|
#229
Good
21.1%
Females 25 to 34 years
84.5
/100
|
#105
Excellent
12.8%
Children Under 5 years
85.8
/100
|
#42
Excellent
14.8%
Children Under 16 years
90.2
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
13.2%
Boys Under 16 years
89.2
/100
|
#17
Excellent
13.4%
Girls Under 16 years
89.3
/100
|
#23
Excellent
13.6%
Single Males
83.6
/100
|
#207
Excellent
13.0%
Single Females
76.6
/100
|
#164
Good
21.2%
Single Fathers
75.0
/100
|
#140
Good
16.0%
Single Mothers
80.3
/100
|
#134
Excellent
28.6%
Married Couples
99.3
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
3.7%
Seniors Over 65 years
99.8
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
8.3%
Seniors Over 75 years
95.0
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
9.8%
Receiving Food Stamps
92.2
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
8.9%

Norwegian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment (4.3%), unemploymnet rate among females (4.2%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.0%).
Norwegian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
4.3%
Males
99.5
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
4.6%
Females
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
4.2%
Youth < 25
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
10.2%
Age | 16 to 19 years
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
15.3%
Age | 20 to 24 years
99.2
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
9.1%
Age | 25 to 29 years
96.5
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
6.1%
Age | 30 to 34 years
96.5
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
5.1%
Age | 35 to 44 years
98.4
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
4.1%
Age | 45 to 54 years
98.5
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
3.9%
Age | 55 to 59 years
98.1
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 60 to 64 years
95.2
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
89.5
/100
|
#37
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 65
91.1
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
4.8%
Seniors > 75
73.5
/100
|
#262
Good
9.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
88.3
/100
|
#109
Excellent
7.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
89.6
/100
|
#56
Excellent
8.2%
Women w/ Children < 18
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
4.5%

Norwegian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (80.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (45.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.9%).
Norwegian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
72.8
/100
|
#104
Good
66.0%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
92.6
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
80.9%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
98.5
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
45.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
80.0%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
84.7
/100
|
#17
Excellent
85.9%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
94.1
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
85.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
94.8
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
85.5%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
94.6
/100
|
#9
Exceptional
84.2%

Norwegian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (50.4%), percentage of single mother households (5.6%), and percentage of married-couple family households (49.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.10), percentage of family households with children (27.7%), and percentage of family households (64.2%).
Norwegian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
42.4
/100
|
#195
Average
64.2%
Family Households with Children
26.4
/100
|
#186
Fair
27.7%
Married-couple Households
82.1
/100
|
#21
Excellent
49.8%
Average Family Size
3.3
/100
|
#343
Tragic
3.10
Single Father Households
81.7
/100
|
#221
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
84.7
/100
|
#55
Excellent
5.6%
Currently Married
90.7
/100
|
#6
Exceptional
50.4%
Divorced or Separated
56.6
/100
|
#184
Average
12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
76.9
/100
|
#103
Good
29.3%

Norwegian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.4%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (63.0%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.7%), 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 (23.9%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.7%).
Norwegian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
97.0
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
6.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
96.7
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
93.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
96.9
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
63.0%
3+ Vehicles Available
69.7
/100
|
#18
Good
23.9%
4+ Vehicles Available
55.1
/100
|
#32
Average
8.0%

Norwegian Education Level

In terms of education level, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (96.1%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (95.1%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.7%).
Norwegian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
99.2
/100
|
#6
Exceptional
1.3%
Nursery School
80.2
/100
|
#6
Excellent
98.8%
Kindergarten
80.0
/100
|
#6
Good
98.8%
1st Grade
87.7
/100
|
#6
Excellent
98.8%
2nd Grade
89.0
/100
|
#5
Excellent
98.7%
3rd Grade
79.9
/100
|
#5
Good
98.7%
4th Grade
95.6
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
98.6%
5th Grade
96.8
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
98.5%
6th Grade
83.2
/100
|
#4
Excellent
98.3%
7th Grade
86.1
/100
|
#8
Excellent
97.8%
8th Grade
86.0
/100
|
#6
Excellent
97.6%
9th Grade
96.5
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
96.9%
10th Grade
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
96.1%
11th Grade
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
95.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
93.8%
High School Diploma
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
92.3%
GED/Equivalency
95.1
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
88.8%
College, Under 1 year
76.0
/100
|
#83
Good
68.1%
College, 1 year or more
70.6
/100
|
#117
Good
61.4%
Associate's Degree
64.8
/100
|
#145
Good
47.0%
Bachelor's Degree
53.9
/100
|
#187
Average
36.8%
Master's Degree
38.7
/100
|
#220
Fair
13.7%
Professional Degree
35.9
/100
|
#202
Fair
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
32.6
/100
|
#174
Fair
1.8%

Norwegian Disability

In terms of disability, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.0%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.4%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.1%), percentage of males with a disability (12.0%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.6%).
Norwegian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
62.5
/100
|
#245
Good
11.9%
Males
59.6
/100
|
#266
Average
12.0%
Females
67.5
/100
|
#187
Good
11.9%
Age | Under 5 years
74.8
/100
|
#324
Good
1.7%
Age | 5 to 17 years
69.4
/100
|
#206
Good
5.6%
Age | 18 to 34 years
57.3
/100
|
#285
Average
7.1%
Age | 35 to 64 years
63.4
/100
|
#195
Good
11.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
81.8
/100
|
#133
Excellent
22.6%
Age | Over 75 years
89.8
/100
|
#37
Excellent
46.0%
Vision
82.2
/100
|
#94
Excellent
2.0%
Hearing
60.6
/100
|
#296
Good
3.6%
Cognitive
82.6
/100
|
#52
Excellent
16.4%
Ambulatory
78.1
/100
|
#123
Good
5.9%
Self-Care
79.8
/100
|
#50
Good
2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Norwegians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Norwegians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment
4.3%
(100/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 12th Grade (No Diploma) Education
93.8%
(100/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
80.0%
(100/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
15.3%
(100/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
95.1%
(100/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Norwegians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Norwegians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.10
(3.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.7%
(26.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(32.6/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.1%
(35.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
13.7%
(38.7/100)
What is Norwegian per capita income in the United States?
Norwegian per capita income in the United States is $40,566, which is average, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median family income in the United States?
Norwegian median family income in the United States is $97,382, which is average, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median household income in the United States?
Norwegian median household income in the United States is $79,188, which is average, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median earnings in the United States is $42,845, which is average, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median male earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median male earnings in the United States is $51,363, which is average, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median female earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median female earnings in the United States is $35,336, which is average, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Norwegian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.5%, which is fair, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among families in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among males in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among males in the United States is 9.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among females in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.2%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 8.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemployment in the United States?
Norwegian unemployment in the United States is 4.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 1st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Norwegian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 2nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Norwegian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 1st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of family households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian average family size in the United States?
Norwegian average family size in the United States is 3.10, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 50.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.3%, which is good, ranking it 103rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 187th 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.