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26.6/ 100
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Alaska Native Geographic Distribution
Alaska Native Income
In terms of income, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($54,000), wage/income gap percentage (24.4%), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,748), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($49,711), per capita income ($39,558), and median earnings ($43,750).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 1.0 /100 | #254 | Tragic $39,558 |
| Median Family Income | 2.6 /100 | #227 | Tragic $95,573 |
| Median Household Income | 2.7 /100 | #239 | Tragic $79,509 |
| Median Earnings | 2.3 /100 | #250 | Tragic $43,750 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.9 /100 | #256 | Tragic $49,711 |
| Median Female Earnings | 4.3 /100 | #238 | Tragic $38,202 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 98.8 /100 | #99 | Exceptional $54,000 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 2.6 /100 | #238 | Tragic $88,018 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 4.0 /100 | #227 | Tragic $93,991 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 44.3 /100 | #177 | Average $60,748 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 96.0 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 24.4% |
Alaska Native Poverty
In terms of poverty, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.8%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (16.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (15.4%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (16.8%), and poverty level among single fathers (18.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 2.1 /100 | #227 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Families | 1.0 /100 | #242 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Males | 1.4 /100 | #227 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Females | 1.8 /100 | #230 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.3 /100 | #266 | Tragic 21.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 16.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.5 /100 | #241 | Tragic 19.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 11.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 17.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 29.8 /100 | #191 | Fair 16.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 5.2 /100 | #218 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 15.4% |
| Single Females | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 23.3% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 18.1% |
| Single Mothers | 0.6 /100 | #252 | Tragic 30.9% |
| Married Couples | 0.2 /100 | #268 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 60.3 /100 | #167 | Good 10.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 95.4 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 15.6% |
Alaska Native Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.7%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment (7.2%), unemployment rate among males (8.1%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 8.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 14.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 21.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 10.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 8.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 6.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 9.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 10.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 6.7% |
Alaska Native Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (81.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (81.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 9.9 /100 | #220 | Tragic 64.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 77.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.6 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 39.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 95.1 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 75.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 81.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 81.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 81.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.4 /100 | #245 | Tragic 81.8% |
Alaska Native Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.9%), average family size (3.37), and percentage of family households (65.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (3.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (38.3%), and percentage of single mother households (7.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 97.3 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 65.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 29.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 13.0 /100 | #203 | Poor 45.6% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 3.37 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.2 /100 | #257 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Currently Married | 7.0 /100 | #213 | Tragic 45.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 2.5 /100 | #244 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 38.3% |
Alaska Native Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (17.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (83.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 17.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 83.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 3.9 /100 | #228 | Tragic 53.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 98.2 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 21.0% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 99.8 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 7.3% |
Alaska Native Education Level
In terms of education level, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.8%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (98.7%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (37.5%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (29.4%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (53.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 1.5% |
| Nursery School | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.8% |
| Kindergarten | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 1st Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| 4th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 5th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 6th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 7th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 97.3% |
| 8th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 9th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 96.1% |
| 10th Grade | 99.6 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 94.9% |
| 11th Grade | 98.4 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 93.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 84.9 /100 | #137 | Excellent 91.6% |
| High School Diploma | 91.0 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 89.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 8.6 /100 | #218 | Tragic 84.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 60.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 53.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 37.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 29.4% |
| Master's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #293 | Tragic 11.6% |
| Professional Degree | 0.3 /100 | #291 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.3 /100 | #292 | Tragic 1.4% |
Alaska Native Disability
In terms of disability, Alaska Natives residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.2%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (2.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (30.6%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (4.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Females | 0.6 /100 | #264 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.2 /100 | #273 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 7.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 30.6% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 52.8% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 2.7% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 4.5% |
| Cognitive | 10.4 /100 | #206 | Poor 17.5% |
| Ambulatory | 29.8 /100 | #194 | Fair 6.2% |
| Self-Care | 84.5 /100 | #141 | Excellent 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Alaska Natives in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Alaska Natives in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.9%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
98.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
98.7%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
98.7%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
98.7%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Alaska Natives in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Alaska Natives in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Single Father Households
3.5%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
2.9%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
6.3%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
14.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
13.2%
(0.0/100)
What is Alaska Native per capita income in the United States?
Alaska Native per capita income in the United States is $39,558, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median family income in the United States?
Alaska Native median family income in the United States is $95,573, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median household income in the United States?
Alaska Native median household income in the United States is $79,509, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median earnings in the United States is $43,750, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median male earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median male earnings in the United States is $49,711, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native median female earnings in the United States?
Alaska Native median female earnings in the United States is $38,202, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Alaska Native wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among families in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among families in the United States is 10.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among males in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among males in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among females in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among females in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.2%, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single males in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single females in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Alaska Native poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemployment in the United States?
Alaska Native unemployment in the United States is 7.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Alaska Native unemployment rate among males in the United States is 8.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Alaska Native unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of family households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of family households in the United States is 65.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.6%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native average family size in the United States?
Alaska Native average family size in the United States is 3.37, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of single father households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Alaska Native percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Alaska Native percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th 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.