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Okinawan Geographic Distribution
Okinawan Income
In terms of income, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($71,211), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,172), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($105,315), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($51,398), median earnings ($44,280), and median female earnings ($37,725).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 56.7 /100 | #129 | Average $41,713 |
| Median Family Income | 67.4 /100 | #58 | Good $105,854 |
| Median Household Income | 69.7 /100 | #39 | Good $90,043 |
| Median Earnings | 52.8 /100 | #127 | Average $44,280 |
| Median Male Earnings | 50.2 /100 | #146 | Average $51,398 |
| Median Female Earnings | 55.2 /100 | #115 | Average $37,725 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 76.2 /100 | #28 | Good $52,172 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 62.9 /100 | #79 | Good $95,019 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 70.1 /100 | #42 | Good $105,315 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 100 /100 | #1 | Exceptional $71,211 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 56.0 /100 | #170 | Average 25.9% |
Okinawan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), and poverty level among married-couple families (3.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (14.9%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (16.8%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 95.8 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 9.7% |
| Families | 97.4 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Males | 95.6 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 8.9% |
| Females | 96.1 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 88.1 /100 | #5 | Excellent 16.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 92.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 91.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 13.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 94.7 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 95.1 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 95.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 12.4% |
| Single Males | 95.1 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Single Females | 98.9 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Single Fathers | 79.8 /100 | #47 | Good 14.9% |
| Single Mothers | 95.3 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 25.0% |
| Married Couples | 99.6 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 3.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 100 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 100 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 9.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 89.5 /100 | #63 | Excellent 9.6% |
Okinawan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.3%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (4.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 95.8 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Males | 96.7 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 95.6 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 94.9 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 93.2 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 17.0% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 98.4 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 9.3% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 95.1 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 97.5 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 95.7 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 97.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 96.5 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 91.6 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 92.3 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 92.9 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 7.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 88.6 /100 | #98 | Excellent 7.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 90.4 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 8.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 95.6 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Okinawan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (84.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.7%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 66.0 /100 | #204 | Good 65.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 91.5 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 80.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 61.2 /100 | #110 | Good 37.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 84.0 /100 | #32 | Excellent 77.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 77.3 /100 | #115 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 88.4 /100 | #115 | Excellent 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 92.7 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 93.2 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 84.0% |
Okinawan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single mother households (5.2%), percentage of single father households (2.0%), and percentage of married-couple family households (50.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (26.3%), average family size (3.36), and percentage of family households (68.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 66.3 /100 | #20 | Good 68.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 16.5 /100 | #325 | Poor 26.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 86.2 /100 | #11 | Excellent 50.5% |
| Average Family Size | 27.0 /100 | #83 | Fair 3.36 |
| Single Father Households | 92.2 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 92.3 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Currently Married | 85.7 /100 | #20 | Excellent 49.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 73.0 /100 | #56 | Good 11.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 77.5 /100 | #98 | Good 29.1% |
Okinawan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.6 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 91.8 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 91.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 87.7 /100 | #45 | Excellent 59.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 66.6 /100 | #27 | Good 23.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 62.3 /100 | #17 | Good 8.7% |
Okinawan Education Level
In terms of education level, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.5%), percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.9%), and percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 96.3 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 1.4% |
| Nursery School | 75.6 /100 | #36 | Good 98.6% |
| Kindergarten | 75.5 /100 | #35 | Good 98.6% |
| 1st Grade | 82.5 /100 | #36 | Excellent 98.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 83.7 /100 | #36 | Excellent 98.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 74.8 /100 | #36 | Good 98.5% |
| 4th Grade | 88.8 /100 | #36 | Excellent 98.3% |
| 5th Grade | 89.6 /100 | #38 | Excellent 98.2% |
| 6th Grade | 76.4 /100 | #40 | Good 98.0% |
| 7th Grade | 78.3 /100 | #49 | Good 97.2% |
| 8th Grade | 78.0 /100 | #47 | Good 96.9% |
| 9th Grade | 89.1 /100 | #34 | Excellent 96.2% |
| 10th Grade | 94.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 95.5% |
| 11th Grade | 94.7 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 94.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 96.8 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 93.5% |
| High School Diploma | 96.7 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 91.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 96.1 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 89.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 74.9 /100 | #96 | Good 67.7% |
| College, 1 year or more | 71.4 /100 | #108 | Good 61.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 66.6 /100 | #132 | Good 47.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 56.0 /100 | #164 | Average 37.5% |
| Master's Degree | 40.6 /100 | #204 | Average 14.0% |
| Professional Degree | 38.6 /100 | #186 | Fair 4.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 28.5 /100 | #204 | Fair 1.7% |
Okinawan Disability
In terms of disability, Okinawans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (15.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.7%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (3.6%), percentage of males with a disability (11.9%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 63.8 /100 | #230 | Good 11.8% |
| Males | 61.7 /100 | #253 | Good 11.9% |
| Females | 67.9 /100 | #180 | Good 11.8% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.0 /100 | #186 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 87.6 /100 | #20 | Excellent 4.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 77.9 /100 | #129 | Good 5.9% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 74.7 /100 | #99 | Good 10.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 86.7 /100 | #62 | Excellent 21.5% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 74.8 /100 | #254 | Good 48.9% |
| Vision | 81.5 /100 | #106 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Hearing | 61.4 /100 | #289 | Good 3.6% |
| Cognitive | 95.6 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 15.8% |
| Ambulatory | 69.3 /100 | #225 | Good 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 71.7 /100 | #182 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Okinawans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Okinawans in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
8.3%
(100/100)
#2
Household Income with Householder Over the Age of 65
$71,211
(100/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.1%
(100/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.0%
(100/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
3.7%
(99.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Okinawans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Okinawans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.3%
(16.5/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.36
(27.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.7%
(28.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.2%
(38.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
14.0%
(40.6/100)
What is Okinawan per capita income in the United States?
Okinawan per capita income in the United States is $41,713, which is average, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan median family income in the United States?
Okinawan median family income in the United States is $105,854, which is good, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan median household income in the United States?
Okinawan median household income in the United States is $90,043, which is good, ranking it 39th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan median earnings in the United States?
Okinawan median earnings in the United States is $44,280, which is average, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan median male earnings in the United States?
Okinawan median male earnings in the United States is $51,398, which is average, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan median female earnings in the United States?
Okinawan median female earnings in the United States is $37,725, which is average, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Okinawan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.9%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among families in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among families in the United States is 6.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among males in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among males in the United States is 8.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among females in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among females in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 12.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among single females in the United States is 16.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 2nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.9%, which is good, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Okinawan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 25.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan unemployment in the United States?
Okinawan unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Okinawan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Okinawan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of family households in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of family households in the United States is 68.2%, which is good, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.3%, which is poor, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan average family size in the United States?
Okinawan average family size in the United States is 3.36, which is fair, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.1%, which is good, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Okinawan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Okinawan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 180th 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.