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SOCIAL INDEX
78.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
70th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Polish Geographic Distribution
Polish Income
In terms of income, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,737), per capita income ($42,080), and median family income ($99,574), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.1%), median female earnings ($36,807), and median earnings ($44,562).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 58.0 /100 | #119 | Average $42,080 |
| Median Family Income | 57.7 /100 | #118 | Average $99,574 |
| Median Household Income | 54.5 /100 | #141 | Average $81,390 |
| Median Earnings | 53.9 /100 | #118 | Average $44,562 |
| Median Male Earnings | 56.4 /100 | #105 | Average $53,474 |
| Median Female Earnings | 49.6 /100 | #157 | Average $36,807 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 59.3 /100 | #159 | Average $47,737 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 56.9 /100 | #116 | Average $91,125 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 57.5 /100 | #120 | Average $97,182 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 56.7 /100 | #160 | Average $56,728 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 41.6 /100 | #307 | Average 29.1% |
Polish Poverty
In terms of poverty, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.0%), 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 single fathers (17.4%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.1%), and poverty level among single mothers (28.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 88.8 /100 | #35 | Excellent 10.8% |
| Families | 91.6 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 7.5% |
| Males | 89.7 /100 | #32 | Excellent 9.7% |
| Females | 88.6 /100 | #37 | Excellent 11.8% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 76.6 /100 | #86 | Good 19.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 84.0 /100 | #113 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Children Under 5 years | 81.0 /100 | #90 | Excellent 16.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 85.1 /100 | #63 | Excellent 14.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 83.9 /100 | #64 | Excellent 14.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 84.3 /100 | #72 | Excellent 14.7% |
| Single Males | 83.5 /100 | #214 | Excellent 13.0% |
| Single Females | 81.3 /100 | #117 | Excellent 20.3% |
| Single Fathers | 69.0 /100 | #266 | Good 17.4% |
| Single Mothers | 80.1 /100 | #137 | Excellent 28.7% |
| Married Couples | 96.8 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 96.1 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 8.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 92.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 88.6 /100 | #84 | Excellent 9.9% |
Polish Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.1%), unemployment (4.9%), 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 (10.4%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 95.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Males | 95.8 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Females | 93.8 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Youth < 25 | 92.9 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 92.2 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 93.0 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 10.1% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 92.4 /100 | #147 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 94.0 /100 | #137 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 94.9 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 94.3 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.5 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 91.4 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 86.0 /100 | #159 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 87.5 /100 | #144 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 69.1 /100 | #311 | Good 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 84.8 /100 | #201 | Excellent 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 81.9 /100 | #239 | Excellent 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 92.2 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 5.1% |
Polish Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 64.3 /100 | #229 | Good 64.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.9 /100 | #97 | Excellent 79.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 78.3 /100 | #31 | Good 41.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 84.2 /100 | #31 | Excellent 77.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 82.5 /100 | #34 | Excellent 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 91.5 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 90.1 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 88.7 /100 | #59 | Excellent 83.3% |
Polish Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Poles 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 (49.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.12), percentage of family households with children (26.8%), and percentage of family households (64.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 43.1 /100 | #185 | Average 64.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 20.3 /100 | #284 | Fair 26.8% |
| Married-couple Households | 76.1 /100 | #61 | Good 48.8% |
| Average Family Size | 4.6 /100 | #338 | Tragic 3.12 |
| Single Father Households | 87.9 /100 | #130 | Excellent 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 82.6 /100 | #76 | Excellent 5.7% |
| Currently Married | 82.1 /100 | #42 | Excellent 49.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 60.7 /100 | #144 | Good 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 72.3 /100 | #155 | Good 30.9% |
Polish Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.2 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 91.4 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 91.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 83.7 /100 | #71 | Excellent 58.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 52.4 /100 | #130 | Average 20.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 38.2 /100 | #157 | Fair 6.4% |
Polish Education Level
In terms of education level, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.3%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (95.8%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (94.6%), 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 (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.3%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 96.8 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 1.3% |
| Nursery School | 77.5 /100 | #26 | Good 98.7% |
| Kindergarten | 77.2 /100 | #26 | Good 98.7% |
| 1st Grade | 84.6 /100 | #26 | Excellent 98.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 85.9 /100 | #25 | Excellent 98.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 77.2 /100 | #23 | Good 98.6% |
| 4th Grade | 92.4 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 5th Grade | 93.6 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 6th Grade | 80.0 /100 | #17 | Good 98.2% |
| 7th Grade | 83.6 /100 | #14 | Excellent 97.6% |
| 8th Grade | 83.1 /100 | #12 | Excellent 97.4% |
| 9th Grade | 93.4 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 96.6% |
| 10th Grade | 96.5 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 95.8% |
| 11th Grade | 95.6 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 94.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 95.3 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 93.3% |
| High School Diploma | 94.9 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 91.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 91.5 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 88.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 70.5 /100 | #140 | Good 66.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 66.9 /100 | #148 | Good 60.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 65.6 /100 | #138 | Good 47.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 58.4 /100 | #148 | Average 38.3% |
| Master's Degree | 49.5 /100 | #144 | Average 15.3% |
| Professional Degree | 42.4 /100 | #158 | Average 4.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34.9 /100 | #161 | Fair 1.8% |
Polish Disability
In terms of disability, Poles residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.9%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (22.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (12.0%), percentage of males with a disability (11.8%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 61.5 /100 | #255 | Good 12.0% |
| Males | 61.9 /100 | #252 | Good 11.8% |
| Females | 62.9 /100 | #242 | Good 12.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 77.6 /100 | #304 | Good 1.6% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 65.5 /100 | #255 | Good 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 63.1 /100 | #255 | Good 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 64.2 /100 | #186 | Good 11.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 83.9 /100 | #103 | Excellent 22.1% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 90.3 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 45.9% |
| Vision | 80.2 /100 | #132 | Excellent 2.1% |
| Hearing | 67.5 /100 | #256 | Good 3.4% |
| Cognitive | 85.3 /100 | #33 | Excellent 16.3% |
| Ambulatory | 71.5 /100 | #209 | Good 6.2% |
| Self-Care | 74.0 /100 | #143 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Poles in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Poles in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.3%
(96.8/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.0%
(96.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
95.8%
(96.5/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
8.8%
(96.1/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.1%
(95.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Poles in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Poles in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.12
(4.6/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.8%
(20.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(34.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.4%
(38.2/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
29.1%
(41.6/100)
What is Polish per capita income in the United States?
Polish per capita income in the United States is $42,080, which is average, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish median family income in the United States?
Polish median family income in the United States is $99,574, which is average, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish median household income in the United States?
Polish median household income in the United States is $81,390, which is average, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish median earnings in the United States?
Polish median earnings in the United States is $44,562, which is average, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish median male earnings in the United States?
Polish median male earnings in the United States is $53,474, which is average, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish median female earnings in the United States?
Polish median female earnings in the United States is $36,807, which is average, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Polish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.1%, which is average, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level in the United States?
Polish poverty level in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among families in the United States?
Polish poverty level among families in the United States is 7.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among males in the United States?
Polish poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among females in the United States?
Polish poverty level among females in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Polish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Polish poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Polish poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Polish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.4%, which is good, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Polish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Polish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish unemployment in the United States?
Polish unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Polish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Polish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of family households in the United States?
Polish percentage of family households in the United States is 64.4%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Polish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.8%, which is fair, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Polish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.8%, which is good, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish average family size in the United States?
Polish average family size in the United States is 3.12, which is tragic, ranking it 338th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Polish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Polish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Polish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Polish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Polish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.9%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Polish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Polish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Polish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Polish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 242nd 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.