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SOCIAL INDEX
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Basque Geographic Distribution
Basque Income
In terms of income, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($62,653), per capita income ($45,086), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($103,387), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.8%), median female earnings ($38,352), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,818).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 83.2 /100 | #139 | Excellent $45,086 |
| Median Family Income | 74.4 /100 | #156 | Good $104,760 |
| Median Household Income | 77.2 /100 | #150 | Good $87,001 |
| Median Earnings | 48.8 /100 | #175 | Average $46,399 |
| Median Male Earnings | 70.3 /100 | #160 | Good $55,370 |
| Median Female Earnings | 5.7 /100 | #230 | Tragic $38,352 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 28.7 /100 | #179 | Fair $51,818 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 76.6 /100 | #149 | Good $96,709 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 82.3 /100 | #147 | Excellent $103,387 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 85.4 /100 | #130 | Excellent $62,653 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.1 /100 | #318 | Tragic 28.8% |
Basque Poverty
In terms of poverty, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), poverty level among single fathers (15.5%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.7%), poverty level among single males (13.0%), and poverty level among single females (21.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 80.4 /100 | #142 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Families | 94.9 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 8.1% |
| Males | 74.6 /100 | #142 | Good 10.9% |
| Females | 83.1 /100 | #139 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.2 /100 | #272 | Tragic 21.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 59.3 /100 | #165 | Average 13.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 93.4 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 16.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 94.7 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 14.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 93.8 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 95.9 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 15.0% |
| Single Males | 20.7 /100 | #202 | Fair 13.0% |
| Single Females | 28.1 /100 | #193 | Fair 21.3% |
| Single Fathers | 98.4 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 15.5% |
| Single Mothers | 28.3 /100 | #193 | Fair 29.5% |
| Married Couples | 98.5 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 95.9 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 95.1 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 97.4 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 10.3% |
Basque Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.2%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 97.6 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Males | 97.9 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 86.5 /100 | #125 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 87.8 /100 | #123 | Excellent 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 80.7 /100 | #141 | Excellent 17.3% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 89.8 /100 | #116 | Excellent 10.1% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 22.5 /100 | #201 | Fair 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 57.3 /100 | #164 | Average 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 86.3 /100 | #123 | Excellent 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 99.6 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 23.3 /100 | #200 | Fair 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 88.8 /100 | #134 | Excellent 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 26.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 72.9 /100 | #155 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 99.5 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 8.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 24.7 /100 | #201 | Fair 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 86.5 /100 | #119 | Excellent 5.3% |
Basque Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.7 /100 | #261 | Tragic 64.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.5 /100 | #253 | Tragic 78.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.7 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 39.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 99.5 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 76.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #270 | Tragic 83.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.9 /100 | #244 | Tragic 84.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.3 /100 | #257 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 1.2 /100 | #236 | Tragic 82.0% |
Basque Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (48.4%), percentage of population currently married (48.1%), and percentage of single mother households (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.6%), percentage of single father households (2.5%), and average family size (3.19).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 85.5 /100 | #138 | Excellent 64.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 79.5 /100 | #146 | Good 27.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.0 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 48.4% |
| Average Family Size | 5.2 /100 | #231 | Tragic 3.19 |
| Single Father Households | 2.5 /100 | #245 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 96.7 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Currently Married | 97.2 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 48.1% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.5 /100 | #262 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 93.0 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 29.7% |
Basque Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.4%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 7.8% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 92.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 61.4% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 24.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 8.4% |
Basque Education Level
In terms of education level, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (1.8%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.2%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.7%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.7%), and percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (46.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 97.9 /100 | #103 | Exceptional 1.8% |
| Nursery School | 97.3 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| Kindergarten | 97.3 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 1st Grade | 97.4 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 97.2 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 96.5 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 4th Grade | 95.8 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 97.8% |
| 5th Grade | 95.2 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 97.6% |
| 6th Grade | 95.4 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 97.4% |
| 7th Grade | 89.3 /100 | #139 | Excellent 96.4% |
| 8th Grade | 91.5 /100 | #135 | Exceptional 96.1% |
| 9th Grade | 94.1 /100 | #129 | Exceptional 95.4% |
| 10th Grade | 94.9 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 94.3% |
| 11th Grade | 95.2 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 93.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 91.3 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 91.8% |
| High School Diploma | 88.5 /100 | #129 | Excellent 89.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 79.5 /100 | #146 | Good 86.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 95.2 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 67.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 87.2 /100 | #136 | Excellent 60.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 52.8 /100 | #171 | Average 46.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 47.4 /100 | #177 | Average 37.7% |
| Master's Degree | 36.5 /100 | #187 | Fair 14.7% |
| Professional Degree | 81.8 /100 | #141 | Excellent 4.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 76.9 /100 | #149 | Good 1.9% |
Basque Disability
In terms of disability, Basques residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.1%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (3.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.4%), and percentage of males with a disability (12.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 1.5 /100 | #244 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 0.3 /100 | #258 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Females | 17.5 /100 | #208 | Poor 12.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 3.0 /100 | #237 | Tragic 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 13.7 /100 | #201 | Poor 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #269 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 19.5 /100 | #199 | Poor 11.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 38.4 /100 | #186 | Fair 23.5% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 30.9 /100 | #188 | Fair 47.6% |
| Vision | 3.5 /100 | #223 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 3.6% |
| Cognitive | 85.5 /100 | #150 | Excellent 17.1% |
| Ambulatory | 63.7 /100 | #164 | Good 6.1% |
| Self-Care | 74.0 /100 | #151 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Basques in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Basques in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
24.3%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
61.4%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
8.2%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.4%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Basques in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Basques in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
83.4%
(0.0/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.8%
(0.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
7.4%
(0.1/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
21.7%
(0.2/100)
What is Basque per capita income in the United States?
Basque per capita income in the United States is $45,086, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median family income in the United States?
Basque median family income in the United States is $104,760, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median household income in the United States?
Basque median household income in the United States is $87,001, which is good, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median earnings in the United States?
Basque median earnings in the United States is $46,399, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median male earnings in the United States?
Basque median male earnings in the United States is $55,370, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque median female earnings in the United States?
Basque median female earnings in the United States is $38,352, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Basque wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level in the United States?
Basque poverty level in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among families in the United States?
Basque poverty level among families in the United States is 8.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among males in the United States?
Basque poverty level among males in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among females in the United States?
Basque poverty level among females in the United States is 12.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Basque poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single males in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is fair, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single females in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.3%, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Basque poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.5%, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Basque percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemployment in the United States?
Basque unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Basque unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 62nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Basque unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of family households in the United States?
Basque percentage of family households in the United States is 64.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Basque percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Basque percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque average family size in the United States?
Basque average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of single father households in the United States?
Basque percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Basque percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Basque percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Basque percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Basque percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Basque percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Basque percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is poor, ranking it 208th 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.