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

Swiss Social Profile
Good

8,019
SOCIAL INDEX
75.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
109th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Swiss Income

In terms of income, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,706), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,842), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($94,106), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (30.5%), median female earnings ($34,422), and median earnings ($42,187).
Swiss Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
50.6
/100
|
#169
Average
$40,035
Median Family Income
51.3
/100
|
#165
Average
$95,483
Median Household Income
49.5
/100
|
#177
Average
$78,520
Median Earnings
44.1
/100
|
#186
Average
$42,187
Median Male Earnings
48.9
/100
|
#157
Average
$50,964
Median Female Earnings
35.1
/100
|
#252
Fair
$34,422
Householder Age | Under 25 years
55.8
/100
|
#191
Average
$46,842
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
50.7
/100
|
#165
Average
$87,103
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
52.7
/100
|
#159
Average
$94,106
Householder Age | Over 65 years
56.6
/100
|
#161
Average
$56,706
Wage/Income Gap
35.1
/100
|
#339
Fair
30.5%

Swiss Poverty

In terms of poverty, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.9%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.8%), poverty level among single fathers (17.5%), and poverty level among single females (21.8%).
Swiss Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
85.2
/100
|
#79
Excellent
11.3%
Families
89.4
/100
|
#68
Excellent
7.8%
Males
86.1
/100
|
#78
Excellent
10.3%
Females
85.1
/100
|
#84
Excellent
12.3%
Females 18 to 24 years
68.1
/100
|
#210
Good
20.8%
Females 25 to 34 years
80.2
/100
|
#174
Excellent
13.7%
Children Under 5 years
78.7
/100
|
#128
Good
16.5%
Children Under 16 years
82.9
/100
|
#88
Excellent
14.8%
Boys Under 16 years
81.7
/100
|
#93
Excellent
15.1%
Girls Under 16 years
82.4
/100
|
#92
Excellent
15.1%
Single Males
79.3
/100
|
#266
Good
14.0%
Single Females
73.7
/100
|
#201
Good
21.8%
Single Fathers
68.3
/100
|
#274
Good
17.5%
Single Mothers
74.5
/100
|
#202
Good
30.0%
Married Couples
94.4
/100
|
#52
Exceptional
4.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
95.3
/100
|
#26
Exceptional
8.9%
Seniors Over 75 years
90.6
/100
|
#37
Exceptional
10.4%
Receiving Food Stamps
89.5
/100
|
#61
Excellent
9.6%

Swiss Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (4.8%), unemployment (4.7%), 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 (10.0%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.8%).
Swiss Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
96.8
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
4.7%
Males
97.5
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
4.8%
Females
95.1
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
4.7%
Youth < 25
94.9
/100
|
#20
Exceptional
11.0%
Age | 16 to 19 years
95.0
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
16.6%
Age | 20 to 24 years
94.3
/100
|
#60
Exceptional
9.9%
Age | 25 to 29 years
93.1
/100
|
#120
Exceptional
6.6%
Age | 30 to 34 years
94.2
/100
|
#125
Exceptional
5.4%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.4
/100
|
#52
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
95.8
/100
|
#14
Exceptional
4.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.4
/100
|
#42
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
92.5
/100
|
#50
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.5
/100
|
#89
Excellent
5.3%
Seniors > 65
89.4
/100
|
#59
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
71.9
/100
|
#287
Good
10.0%
Women w/ Children < 6
84.6
/100
|
#210
Excellent
8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
85.7
/100
|
#145
Excellent
8.8%
Women w/ Children < 18
92.8
/100
|
#27
Exceptional
5.1%

Swiss Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (42.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.2%).
Swiss Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
62.6
/100
|
#243
Good
64.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
81.4
/100
|
#190
Excellent
79.2%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
84.2
/100
|
#21
Excellent
42.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
85.0
/100
|
#29
Excellent
77.6%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.5
/100
|
#158
Good
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
82.4
/100
|
#220
Excellent
84.0%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
83.1
/100
|
#203
Excellent
84.0%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
84.4
/100
|
#161
Excellent
82.6%

Swiss Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (49.9%), percentage of single father households (2.3%), and percentage of married-couple family households (50.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.17), percentage of family households with children (28.0%), and percentage of family households (65.5%).
Swiss Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
50.1
/100
|
#97
Average
65.5%
Family Households with Children
28.2
/100
|
#154
Fair
28.0%
Married-couple Households
84.1
/100
|
#14
Excellent
50.1%
Average Family Size
9.9
/100
|
#287
Tragic
3.17
Single Father Households
85.0
/100
|
#162
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
81.5
/100
|
#86
Excellent
5.8%
Currently Married
87.3
/100
|
#13
Excellent
49.9%
Divorced or Separated
58.7
/100
|
#166
Average
12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women
73.7
/100
|
#136
Good
30.4%

Swiss Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.1%).
Swiss Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
93.6
/100
|
#42
Exceptional
7.9%
1+ Vehicles Available
93.1
/100
|
#36
Exceptional
92.3%
2+ Vehicles Available
91.3
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
61.1%
3+ Vehicles Available
65.4
/100
|
#34
Good
23.0%
4+ Vehicles Available
52.4
/100
|
#41
Average
7.7%

Swiss Education Level

In terms of education level, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.4%), percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (98.2%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (98.3%), 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 (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.3%).
Swiss Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
93.8
/100
|
#28
Exceptional
1.4%
Nursery School
76.0
/100
|
#34
Good
98.7%
Kindergarten
75.8
/100
|
#34
Good
98.6%
1st Grade
83.0
/100
|
#34
Excellent
98.6%
2nd Grade
84.1
/100
|
#34
Excellent
98.6%
3rd Grade
75.1
/100
|
#34
Good
98.5%
4th Grade
89.2
/100
|
#34
Excellent
98.3%
5th Grade
90.4
/100
|
#33
Exceptional
98.2%
6th Grade
77.4
/100
|
#33
Good
98.0%
7th Grade
80.2
/100
|
#35
Excellent
97.3%
8th Grade
79.6
/100
|
#32
Good
97.1%
9th Grade
82.6
/100
|
#78
Excellent
95.7%
10th Grade
85.5
/100
|
#81
Excellent
94.6%
11th Grade
84.7
/100
|
#93
Excellent
93.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma
84.7
/100
|
#105
Excellent
92.0%
High School Diploma
85.0
/100
|
#92
Excellent
90.3%
GED/Equivalency
81.8
/100
|
#114
Excellent
86.8%
College, Under 1 year
66.3
/100
|
#174
Good
65.2%
College, 1 year or more
62.7
/100
|
#182
Good
58.8%
Associate's Degree
59.9
/100
|
#188
Average
45.3%
Bachelor's Degree
52.8
/100
|
#195
Average
36.5%
Master's Degree
42.8
/100
|
#186
Average
14.3%
Professional Degree
40.6
/100
|
#170
Average
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
37.8
/100
|
#143
Fair
1.9%

Swiss Disability

In terms of disability, Swiss residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.0%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of males with a disability (12.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.0%), and percentage of population with a disability (12.0%).
Swiss Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
61.3
/100
|
#256
Good
12.0%
Males
60.2
/100
|
#262
Good
12.0%
Females
64.2
/100
|
#229
Good
12.1%
Age | Under 5 years
77.1
/100
|
#307
Good
1.6%
Age | 5 to 17 years
67.3
/100
|
#237
Good
5.7%
Age | 18 to 34 years
60.5
/100
|
#269
Good
7.0%
Age | 35 to 64 years
61.5
/100
|
#214
Good
11.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
80.1
/100
|
#154
Excellent
23.0%
Age | Over 75 years
86.4
/100
|
#88
Excellent
46.7%
Vision
76.9
/100
|
#176
Good
2.1%
Hearing
64.0
/100
|
#280
Good
3.5%
Cognitive
78.9
/100
|
#87
Good
16.6%
Ambulatory
72.8
/100
|
#195
Good
6.1%
Self-Care
75.6
/100
|
#117
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Swiss in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Swiss in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
4.8%
(97.5/100)
#2
Unemployment
4.7%
(96.8/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.2%
(95.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.5%
(95.4/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.6%
(95.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Swiss in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Swiss in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.17
(9.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.0%
(28.2/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
30.5%
(35.1/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$34,422
(35.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(37.8/100)
What is Swiss per capita income in the United States?
Swiss per capita income in the United States is $40,035, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss median family income in the United States?
Swiss median family income in the United States is $95,483, which is average, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss median household income in the United States?
Swiss median household income in the United States is $78,520, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss median earnings in the United States?
Swiss median earnings in the United States is $42,187, which is average, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss median male earnings in the United States?
Swiss median male earnings in the United States is $50,964, which is average, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss median female earnings in the United States?
Swiss median female earnings in the United States is $34,422, which is fair, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Swiss wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 30.5%, which is fair, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level in the United States?
Swiss poverty level in the United States is 11.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among families in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among families in the United States is 7.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among males in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among males in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among females in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among females in the United States is 12.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among single males in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among single females in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.8%, which is good, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.5%, which is good, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Swiss poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.0%, which is good, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Swiss percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss unemployment in the United States?
Swiss unemployment in the United States is 4.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Swiss unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Swiss unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of family households in the United States?
Swiss percentage of family households in the United States is 65.5%, which is average, ranking it 97th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Swiss percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is fair, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Swiss percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss average family size in the United States?
Swiss average family size in the United States is 3.17, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of single father households in the United States?
Swiss percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Swiss percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Swiss percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Swiss percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Swiss percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.4%, which is good, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Swiss percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Swiss percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Swiss percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Swiss percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 229th 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.