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

Scottish Social Profile
Good

7,946
SOCIAL INDEX
74.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
123rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Scottish Income

In terms of income, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,958), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,047), and per capita income ($40,574), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,026), wage/income gap percentage (29.6%), and median earnings ($42,543).
Scottish Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
52.6
/100
|
#148
Average
$40,574
Median Family Income
51.9
/100
|
#159
Average
$95,834
Median Household Income
49.1
/100
|
#179
Average
$78,312
Median Earnings
45.5
/100
|
#177
Average
$42,543
Median Male Earnings
49.8
/100
|
#151
Average
$51,283
Median Female Earnings
38.8
/100
|
#233
Fair
$35,026
Householder Age | Under 25 years
52.8
/100
|
#231
Average
$46,047
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
49.9
/100
|
#173
Average
$86,602
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
52.0
/100
|
#165
Average
$93,639
Householder Age | Over 65 years
57.4
/100
|
#148
Average
$56,958
Wage/Income Gap
39.3
/100
|
#325
Fair
29.6%

Scottish Poverty

In terms of poverty, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.8%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.2%), poverty level among single fathers (17.9%), and poverty level among single females (22.3%).
Scottish Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
83.7
/100
|
#100
Excellent
11.5%
Families
88.1
/100
|
#87
Excellent
8.0%
Males
84.8
/100
|
#99
Excellent
10.5%
Females
83.5
/100
|
#111
Excellent
12.6%
Females 18 to 24 years
66.1
/100
|
#242
Good
21.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
77.7
/100
|
#205
Good
14.1%
Children Under 5 years
75.7
/100
|
#165
Good
17.2%
Children Under 16 years
80.5
/100
|
#115
Excellent
15.3%
Boys Under 16 years
79.6
/100
|
#115
Good
15.6%
Girls Under 16 years
79.6
/100
|
#126
Good
15.7%
Single Males
78.7
/100
|
#274
Good
14.1%
Single Females
71.4
/100
|
#225
Good
22.3%
Single Fathers
66.7
/100
|
#281
Good
17.9%
Single Mothers
72.0
/100
|
#227
Good
30.6%
Married Couples
94.8
/100
|
#47
Exceptional
4.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
95.9
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
8.8%
Seniors Over 75 years
92.4
/100
|
#13
Exceptional
10.1%
Receiving Food Stamps
88.9
/100
|
#75
Excellent
9.8%

Scottish Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.0%), unemployment (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.2%), 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 (8.1%).
Scottish Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
95.6
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
4.8%
Males
96.7
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
5.0%
Females
93.3
/100
|
#26
Exceptional
4.8%
Youth < 25
93.3
/100
|
#41
Exceptional
11.3%
Age | 16 to 19 years
92.6
/100
|
#37
Exceptional
17.1%
Age | 20 to 24 years
93.4
/100
|
#76
Exceptional
10.1%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.6
/100
|
#175
Exceptional
6.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.9
/100
|
#181
Exceptional
5.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
94.5
/100
|
#102
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 45 to 54 years
95.4
/100
|
#22
Exceptional
4.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.0
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
92.9
/100
|
#40
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.0
/100
|
#109
Excellent
5.3%
Seniors > 65
88.7
/100
|
#82
Excellent
5.1%
Seniors > 75
69.0
/100
|
#313
Good
10.4%
Women w/ Children < 6
83.4
/100
|
#230
Excellent
8.1%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
82.2
/100
|
#233
Excellent
9.3%
Women w/ Children < 18
90.9
/100
|
#65
Exceptional
5.2%

Scottish Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.7%).
Scottish Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
58.5
/100
|
#283
Average
64.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
77.6
/100
|
#244
Good
78.7%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
77.6
/100
|
#37
Good
41.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
82.9
/100
|
#44
Excellent
77.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
74.3
/100
|
#185
Good
84.3%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
81.8
/100
|
#230
Excellent
84.0%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
81.1
/100
|
#232
Excellent
83.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
80.7
/100
|
#208
Excellent
82.0%

Scottish Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of population currently married (49.4%), and percentage of single mother households (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.13), percentage of family households with children (27.3%), and percentage of family households (64.8%).
Scottish Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
45.9
/100
|
#149
Average
64.8%
Family Households with Children
24.0
/100
|
#220
Fair
27.3%
Married-couple Households
79.0
/100
|
#37
Good
49.3%
Average Family Size
5.9
/100
|
#330
Tragic
3.13
Single Father Households
85.3
/100
|
#157
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
79.4
/100
|
#108
Good
5.9%
Currently Married
84.4
/100
|
#23
Excellent
49.4%
Divorced or Separated
47.5
/100
|
#259
Average
12.8%
Births to Unmarried Women
69.5
/100
|
#184
Good
31.8%

Scottish Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.4%).
Scottish Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
96.1
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
6.8%
1+ Vehicles Available
95.8
/100
|
#8
Exceptional
93.3%
2+ Vehicles Available
92.1
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
61.4%
3+ Vehicles Available
63.6
/100
|
#48
Good
22.7%
4+ Vehicles Available
49.0
/100
|
#67
Average
7.4%

Scottish Education Level

In terms of education level, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.3%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.4%), 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 doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.8%).
Scottish Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
97.3
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
1.3%
Nursery School
78.4
/100
|
#17
Good
98.7%
Kindergarten
78.1
/100
|
#17
Good
98.7%
1st Grade
85.6
/100
|
#17
Excellent
98.7%
2nd Grade
86.9
/100
|
#16
Excellent
98.7%
3rd Grade
77.7
/100
|
#15
Good
98.6%
4th Grade
94.6
/100
|
#9
Exceptional
98.5%
5th Grade
95.6
/100
|
#9
Exceptional
98.4%
6th Grade
81.8
/100
|
#8
Excellent
98.3%
7th Grade
84.6
/100
|
#11
Excellent
97.7%
8th Grade
83.9
/100
|
#11
Excellent
97.4%
9th Grade
91.9
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
96.5%
10th Grade
93.9
/100
|
#20
Exceptional
95.5%
11th Grade
92.1
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
94.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma
91.1
/100
|
#45
Exceptional
92.8%
High School Diploma
91.3
/100
|
#41
Exceptional
91.2%
GED/Equivalency
86.2
/100
|
#76
Excellent
87.4%
College, Under 1 year
71.4
/100
|
#133
Good
66.7%
College, 1 year or more
66.9
/100
|
#147
Good
60.2%
Associate's Degree
62.7
/100
|
#160
Good
46.3%
Bachelor's Degree
55.7
/100
|
#170
Average
37.4%
Master's Degree
46.1
/100
|
#169
Average
14.8%
Professional Degree
42.7
/100
|
#154
Average
4.5%
Doctorate Degree
38.8
/100
|
#135
Fair
1.9%

Scottish Disability

In terms of disability, Scottish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.7%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of males with a disability (12.6%), percentage of population with a disability (12.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.3%).
Scottish Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
53.0
/100
|
#284
Average
12.6%
Males
52.5
/100
|
#284
Average
12.6%
Females
55.7
/100
|
#282
Average
12.7%
Age | Under 5 years
76.3
/100
|
#314
Good
1.6%
Age | 5 to 17 years
61.7
/100
|
#283
Good
6.0%
Age | 18 to 34 years
54.9
/100
|
#294
Average
7.3%
Age | 35 to 64 years
54.5
/100
|
#259
Average
12.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
76.8
/100
|
#204
Good
23.7%
Age | Over 75 years
83.2
/100
|
#145
Excellent
47.3%
Vision
70.4
/100
|
#242
Good
2.3%
Hearing
59.6
/100
|
#301
Average
3.7%
Cognitive
74.2
/100
|
#127
Good
16.8%
Ambulatory
65.7
/100
|
#259
Good
6.5%
Self-Care
72.1
/100
|
#177
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Scottish in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Scottish in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
1.3%
(97.3/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
6.8%
(96.1/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
8.8%
(95.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
93.3%
(95.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Scottish in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Scottish in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.13
(5.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.3%
(24.0/100)
#3
Median Female Earnings
$35,026
(38.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(38.8/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
29.6%
(39.3/100)
What is Scottish per capita income in the United States?
Scottish per capita income in the United States is $40,574, which is average, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish median family income in the United States?
Scottish median family income in the United States is $95,834, which is average, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish median household income in the United States?
Scottish median household income in the United States is $78,312, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish median earnings in the United States?
Scottish median earnings in the United States is $42,543, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish median male earnings in the United States?
Scottish median male earnings in the United States is $51,283, which is average, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish median female earnings in the United States?
Scottish median female earnings in the United States is $35,026, which is fair, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Scottish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level in the United States?
Scottish poverty level in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among families in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among families in the United States is 8.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among males in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among males in the United States is 10.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among females in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among females in the United States is 12.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.1%, which is good, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.3%, which is good, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.9%, which is good, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Scottish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.6%, which is good, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Scottish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish unemployment in the United States?
Scottish unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Scottish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Scottish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of family households in the United States?
Scottish percentage of family households in the United States is 64.8%, which is average, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Scottish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.3%, which is fair, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Scottish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.3%, which is good, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish average family size in the United States?
Scottish average family size in the United States is 3.13, which is tragic, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Scottish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Scottish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.9%, which is good, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Scottish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Scottish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Scottish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.8%, which is good, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Scottish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Scottish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Scottish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Scottish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 282nd 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.