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SOCIAL INDEX
59.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
214th/ 347
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Pennsylvania German Geographic Distribution
Pennsylvania German Income
In terms of income, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($45,571), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($78,866), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($84,374), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($31,824), median earnings ($39,055), and per capita income ($34,620).

Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Per Capita Income | 31.1 /100 | #277 | Fair $34,620 |
Median Family Income | 34.2 /100 | #260 | Fair $84,412 |
Median Household Income | 34.3 /100 | #271 | Fair $69,840 |
Median Earnings | 31.0 /100 | #269 | Fair $39,055 |
Median Male Earnings | 36.4 /100 | #237 | Fair $46,812 |
Median Female Earnings | 19.3 /100 | #306 | Poor $31,824 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | 51.0 /100 | #245 | Average $45,571 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 38.0 /100 | #248 | Fair $78,866 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 37.7 /100 | #238 | Fair $84,374 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | 33.2 /100 | #300 | Fair $48,886 |
Wage/Income Gap | 32.5 /100 | #342 | Fair 31.0% |
Pennsylvania German Poverty
In terms of poverty, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.3%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single mothers (34.0%), poverty level among single fathers (19.8%), and poverty level among single females (24.1%).

Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Poverty | 80.0 /100 | #144 | Excellent 12.1% |
Families | 82.9 /100 | #153 | Excellent 8.8% |
Males | 80.5 /100 | #153 | Excellent 11.1% |
Females | 80.3 /100 | #147 | Excellent 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | 70.7 /100 | #168 | Good 20.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | 71.4 /100 | #257 | Good 15.4% |
Children Under 5 years | 63.4 /100 | #244 | Good 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | 70.5 /100 | #205 | Good 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | 68.9 /100 | #207 | Good 18.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | 70.3 /100 | #206 | Good 17.7% |
Single Males | 72.8 /100 | #306 | Good 15.4% |
Single Females | 62.0 /100 | #276 | Good 24.1% |
Single Fathers | 58.0 /100 | #317 | Average 19.8% |
Single Mothers | 57.7 /100 | #300 | Average 34.0% |
Married Couples | 89.1 /100 | #136 | Excellent 5.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | 91.9 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | 85.2 /100 | #85 | Excellent 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | 83.4 /100 | #166 | Excellent 11.3% |
Pennsylvania German Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (4.9%), unemployment (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (10.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.8%).

Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Unemployment | 96.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | 97.1 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 4.9% |
Females | 92.2 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | 93.6 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | 93.4 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | 90.0 /100 | #200 | Excellent 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | 86.9 /100 | #255 | Excellent 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | 87.7 /100 | #274 | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | 92.7 /100 | #176 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | 94.5 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.5 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | 90.7 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 81.3 /100 | #306 | Excellent 6.0% |
Seniors > 65 | 84.2 /100 | #273 | Excellent 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | 66.2 /100 | #323 | Good 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | 67.5 /100 | #329 | Good 10.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 71.9 /100 | #323 | Good 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | 83.9 /100 | #198 | Excellent 5.8% |
Pennsylvania German Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (45.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (63.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (82.6%).

Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 54.7 /100 | #304 | Average 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 74.8 /100 | #268 | Good 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 45.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 88.1 /100 | #19 | Excellent 78.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 69.8 /100 | #249 | Good 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 71.8 /100 | #294 | Good 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 73.9 /100 | #287 | Good 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 77.7 /100 | #246 | Good 81.6% |
Pennsylvania German Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (49.8%), percentage of married-couple family households (50.5%), and percentage of single father households (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.19), percentage of family households with children (27.5%), and percentage of family households (66.4%).

Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Family Households | 55.5 /100 | #60 | Average 66.4% |
Family Households with Children | 25.2 /100 | #200 | Fair 27.5% |
Married-couple Households | 86.2 /100 | #10 | Excellent 50.5% |
Average Family Size | 11.8 /100 | #259 | Poor 3.19 |
Single Father Households | 80.7 /100 | #236 | Excellent 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | 78.2 /100 | #116 | Good 5.9% |
Currently Married | 87.0 /100 | #14 | Excellent 49.8% |
Divorced or Separated | 56.9 /100 | #183 | Average 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | 61.2 /100 | #239 | Good 34.7% |
Pennsylvania German Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.0%).

Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Vehicles Available | 87.3 /100 | #192 | Excellent 10.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | 86.3 /100 | #181 | Excellent 89.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | 85.3 /100 | #58 | Excellent 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | 63.3 /100 | #52 | Good 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | 50.7 /100 | #55 | Average 7.6% |
Pennsylvania German Education Level
In terms of education level, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.3%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.9%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (10.5%).

Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Schooling Completed | 95.1 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 1.4% |
Nursery School | 77.7 /100 | #24 | Good 98.7% |
Kindergarten | 77.4 /100 | #24 | Good 98.7% |
1st Grade | 84.8 /100 | #24 | Excellent 98.7% |
2nd Grade | 85.9 /100 | #26 | Excellent 98.6% |
3rd Grade | 77.2 /100 | #24 | Good 98.6% |
4th Grade | 92.5 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 98.5% |
5th Grade | 93.3 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 98.3% |
6th Grade | 80.1 /100 | #15 | Excellent 98.2% |
7th Grade | 84.1 /100 | #12 | Excellent 97.6% |
8th Grade | 83.1 /100 | #13 | Excellent 97.4% |
9th Grade | 58.4 /100 | #277 | Average 93.6% |
10th Grade | 60.7 /100 | #276 | Good 92.1% |
11th Grade | 57.8 /100 | #283 | Average 90.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | 57.1 /100 | #280 | Average 88.6% |
High School Diploma | 60.1 /100 | #256 | Good 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | 56.9 /100 | #264 | Average 82.9% |
College, Under 1 year | 30.1 /100 | #333 | Fair 54.2% |
College, 1 year or more | 29.5 /100 | #338 | Fair 48.1% |
Associate's Degree | 35.2 /100 | #321 | Fair 36.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | 26.8 /100 | #321 | Fair 27.8% |
Master's Degree | 17.0 /100 | #323 | Poor 10.5% |
Professional Degree | 12.2 /100 | #336 | Poor 2.9% |
Doctorate Degree | 13.2 /100 | #311 | Poor 1.3% |
Pennsylvania German Disability
In terms of disability, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.7%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (13.1%), percentage of males with a disability (13.0%), and percentage of females with a disability (13.3%).

Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Disability | 45.9 /100 | #306 | Average 13.1% |
Males | 46.9 /100 | #305 | Average 13.0% |
Females | 47.0 /100 | #309 | Average 13.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | 66.5 /100 | #339 | Good 2.0% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | 51.7 /100 | #325 | Average 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | 49.6 /100 | #315 | Average 7.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | 47.6 /100 | #285 | Average 13.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 74.8 /100 | #221 | Good 24.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | 80.9 /100 | #173 | Excellent 47.7% |
Vision | 73.2 /100 | #215 | Good 2.2% |
Hearing | 58.9 /100 | #305 | Average 3.7% |
Cognitive | 80.8 /100 | #68 | Excellent 16.5% |
Ambulatory | 59.3 /100 | #296 | Average 6.8% |
Self-Care | 69.6 /100 | #208 | Good 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Pennsylvania Germans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Pennsylvania Germans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
45.8%
(100/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
4.9%
(97.1/100)
#3
Unemployment
4.8%
(96.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.4%
(95.1/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.7%
(94.5/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Pennsylvania Germans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Pennsylvania Germans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.19
(11.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
2.9%
(12.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(13.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
10.5%
(17.0/100)
#5
Median Female Earnings
$31,824
(19.3/100)
What is Pennsylvania German per capita income in the United States?
Pennsylvania German per capita income in the United States is $34,620, which is fair, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German median family income in the United States?
Pennsylvania German median family income in the United States is $84,412, which is fair, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German median household income in the United States?
Pennsylvania German median household income in the United States is $69,840, which is fair, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German median earnings in the United States?
Pennsylvania German median earnings in the United States is $39,055, which is fair, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German median male earnings in the United States?
Pennsylvania German median male earnings in the United States is $46,812, which is fair, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German median female earnings in the United States?
Pennsylvania German median female earnings in the United States is $31,824, which is poor, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Pennsylvania German wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 31.0%, which is fair, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level in the United States is 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among families in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among families in the United States is 8.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among males in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among males in the United States is 11.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among females in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among females in the United States is 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.5%, which is good, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single males in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.4%, which is good, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single females in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.1%, which is good, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 19.8%, which is average, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Pennsylvania German poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 34.0%, which is average, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German unemployment in the United States?
Pennsylvania German unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Pennsylvania German unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Pennsylvania German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of family households in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of family households in the United States is 66.4%, which is average, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.5%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German average family size in the United States?
Pennsylvania German average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is poor, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of single father households in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.9%, which is good, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.7%, which is good, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is average, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is average, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Pennsylvania German percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Pennsylvania German percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.3%, which is average, ranking it 309th 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.