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

Palestinian Social Profile
Good

8,078
SOCIAL INDEX
76.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
103rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Palestinian Income

In terms of income, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($58,806), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,366), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($99,255), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.7%), median male earnings ($53,232), and median female earnings ($37,834).
Palestinian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
56.3
/100
|
#133
Average
$41,601
Median Family Income
58.9
/100
|
#108
Average
$100,375
Median Household Income
58.4
/100
|
#106
Average
$83,606
Median Earnings
56.3
/100
|
#107
Average
$45,130
Median Male Earnings
55.7
/100
|
#111
Average
$53,232
Median Female Earnings
55.9
/100
|
#109
Average
$37,834
Householder Age | Under 25 years
61.7
/100
|
#134
Good
$48,366
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
56.6
/100
|
#119
Average
$90,913
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
60.7
/100
|
#97
Good
$99,255
Householder Age | Over 65 years
62.9
/100
|
#106
Good
$58,806
Wage/Income Gap
52.3
/100
|
#204
Average
26.7%

Palestinian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.7%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (16.1%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.8%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (15.6%).
Palestinian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
83.1
/100
|
#109
Excellent
11.6%
Families
85.5
/100
|
#119
Excellent
8.4%
Males
83.6
/100
|
#116
Excellent
10.7%
Females
83.9
/100
|
#100
Excellent
12.5%
Females 18 to 24 years
78.3
/100
|
#68
Good
18.8%
Females 25 to 34 years
85.8
/100
|
#81
Excellent
12.6%
Children Under 5 years
80.3
/100
|
#98
Excellent
16.1%
Children Under 16 years
80.2
/100
|
#118
Excellent
15.4%
Boys Under 16 years
79.7
/100
|
#114
Good
15.6%
Girls Under 16 years
80.7
/100
|
#111
Excellent
15.5%
Single Males
85.5
/100
|
#158
Excellent
12.6%
Single Females
85.5
/100
|
#66
Excellent
19.5%
Single Fathers
74.8
/100
|
#141
Good
16.1%
Single Mothers
83.5
/100
|
#87
Excellent
27.9%
Married Couples
88.9
/100
|
#141
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors Over 65 years
89.1
/100
|
#76
Excellent
9.7%
Seniors Over 75 years
85.8
/100
|
#74
Excellent
11.1%
Receiving Food Stamps
88.4
/100
|
#88
Excellent
9.9%

Palestinian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.5%), and unemployment rate among males (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (12.1%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.4%).
Palestinian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
92.0
/100
|
#136
Exceptional
5.2%
Males
94.4
/100
|
#145
Exceptional
5.3%
Females
88.9
/100
|
#130
Excellent
5.2%
Youth < 25
88.8
/100
|
#189
Excellent
12.1%
Age | 16 to 19 years
89.3
/100
|
#107
Excellent
18.0%
Age | 20 to 24 years
90.0
/100
|
#199
Excellent
10.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
93.1
/100
|
#119
Exceptional
6.6%
Age | 30 to 34 years
94.1
/100
|
#134
Exceptional
5.5%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.2
/100
|
#64
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
93.7
/100
|
#78
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.6
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
88.9
/100
|
#197
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
88.2
/100
|
#60
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 65
89.2
/100
|
#64
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
55.4
/100
|
#341
Average
12.1%
Women w/ Children < 6
88.0
/100
|
#119
Excellent
7.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
83.2
/100
|
#211
Excellent
9.2%
Women w/ Children < 18
89.4
/100
|
#97
Excellent
5.3%

Palestinian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Palestinians 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 45 and 54 (83.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.8%), but there is room for improvement in 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 (75.2%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.9%).
Palestinian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
72.2
/100
|
#112
Good
65.9%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
85.1
/100
|
#126
Excellent
79.8%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
52.5
/100
|
#169
Average
35.9%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
70.1
/100
|
#143
Good
75.2%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.1
/100
|
#170
Good
84.4%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
86.8
/100
|
#151
Excellent
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
84.9
/100
|
#162
Excellent
84.2%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
86.6
/100
|
#117
Excellent
83.0%

Palestinian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of births to unmarried women (28.1%), and percentage of single mother households (6.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.26), percentage of family households with children (28.5%), and percentage of family households (65.7%).
Palestinian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
51.4
/100
|
#89
Average
65.7%
Family Households with Children
32.3
/100
|
#96
Fair
28.5%
Married-couple Households
74.9
/100
|
#72
Good
48.6%
Average Family Size
18.0
/100
|
#176
Poor
3.26
Single Father Households
89.3
/100
|
#109
Excellent
2.1%
Single Mother Households
77.7
/100
|
#120
Good
6.0%
Currently Married
75.7
/100
|
#104
Good
48.0%
Divorced or Separated
68.8
/100
|
#76
Good
11.6%
Births to Unmarried Women
80.5
/100
|
#68
Excellent
28.1%

Palestinian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.4%).
Palestinian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
93.0
/100
|
#53
Exceptional
8.1%
1+ Vehicles Available
92.0
/100
|
#55
Exceptional
91.9%
2+ Vehicles Available
83.6
/100
|
#74
Excellent
58.4%
3+ Vehicles Available
53.5
/100
|
#117
Average
20.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
40.0
/100
|
#133
Average
6.6%

Palestinian Education Level

In terms of education level, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.9%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (87.0%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (93.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.9%).
Palestinian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
80.2
/100
|
#130
Excellent
1.8%
Nursery School
63.3
/100
|
#145
Good
98.2%
Kindergarten
63.0
/100
|
#144
Good
98.2%
1st Grade
69.0
/100
|
#145
Good
98.1%
2nd Grade
69.9
/100
|
#143
Good
98.1%
3rd Grade
62.5
/100
|
#141
Good
98.0%
4th Grade
74.5
/100
|
#136
Good
97.8%
5th Grade
76.4
/100
|
#137
Good
97.6%
6th Grade
65.2
/100
|
#135
Good
97.4%
7th Grade
69.3
/100
|
#132
Good
96.4%
8th Grade
69.1
/100
|
#128
Good
96.1%
9th Grade
78.1
/100
|
#125
Good
95.3%
10th Grade
82.3
/100
|
#114
Excellent
94.3%
11th Grade
82.9
/100
|
#111
Excellent
93.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
84.1
/100
|
#110
Excellent
91.9%
High School Diploma
82.5
/100
|
#111
Excellent
90.0%
GED/Equivalency
83.4
/100
|
#102
Excellent
87.0%
College, Under 1 year
74.0
/100
|
#107
Good
67.5%
College, 1 year or more
71.2
/100
|
#109
Good
61.6%
Associate's Degree
68.5
/100
|
#118
Good
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree
63.5
/100
|
#120
Good
40.0%
Master's Degree
52.9
/100
|
#128
Average
15.9%
Professional Degree
46.3
/100
|
#129
Average
4.7%
Doctorate Degree
39.5
/100
|
#131
Fair
1.9%

Palestinian Disability

In terms of disability, Palestinians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.2%).
Palestinian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
77.8
/100
|
#86
Good
10.8%
Males
79.5
/100
|
#92
Good
10.4%
Females
77.2
/100
|
#85
Good
11.2%
Age | Under 5 years
87.2
/100
|
#175
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
79.6
/100
|
#82
Good
5.1%
Age | 18 to 34 years
77.2
/100
|
#141
Good
6.0%
Age | 35 to 64 years
74.3
/100
|
#103
Good
10.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
84.8
/100
|
#86
Excellent
21.9%
Age | Over 75 years
85.4
/100
|
#104
Excellent
46.9%
Vision
83.9
/100
|
#76
Excellent
2.0%
Hearing
81.6
/100
|
#149
Excellent
2.9%
Cognitive
77.6
/100
|
#98
Good
16.6%
Ambulatory
82.0
/100
|
#78
Excellent
5.7%
Self-Care
78.5
/100
|
#63
Good
2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Palestinians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Palestinians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.6%
(95.6/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.5%
(95.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.3%
(94.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.5%
(94.1/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.4%
(93.7/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Palestinians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Palestinians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.26
(18.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.5%
(32.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(39.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.6%
(40.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.7%
(46.3/100)
What is Palestinian per capita income in the United States?
Palestinian per capita income in the United States is $41,601, which is average, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian median family income in the United States?
Palestinian median family income in the United States is $100,375, which is average, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian median household income in the United States?
Palestinian median household income in the United States is $83,606, which is average, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian median earnings in the United States?
Palestinian median earnings in the United States is $45,130, which is average, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian median male earnings in the United States?
Palestinian median male earnings in the United States is $53,232, which is average, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian median female earnings in the United States?
Palestinian median female earnings in the United States is $37,834, which is average, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Palestinian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.7%, which is average, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among families in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among males in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among females in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 158th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Palestinian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian unemployment in the United States?
Palestinian unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Palestinian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Palestinian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of family households in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of family households in the United States is 65.7%, which is average, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.5%, which is fair, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.6%, which is good, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian average family size in the United States?
Palestinian average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is poor, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.0%, which is good, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.0%, which is good, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is good, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Palestinian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Palestinian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 85th 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.