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SOCIAL INDEX
71.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
120th/ 347
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Belgian Geographic Distribution
Belgian Income
In terms of income, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($55,361), per capita income ($43,951), and median family income ($102,788), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,113), and median female earnings ($38,382).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 58.1 /100 | #168 | Average $43,951 |
| Median Family Income | 51.4 /100 | #173 | Average $102,788 |
| Median Household Income | 33.2 /100 | #187 | Fair $84,008 |
| Median Earnings | 48.0 /100 | #177 | Average $46,375 |
| Median Male Earnings | 70.1 /100 | #161 | Good $55,361 |
| Median Female Earnings | 6.1 /100 | #229 | Tragic $38,382 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.6 /100 | #265 | Tragic $50,113 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 45.8 /100 | #177 | Average $94,262 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 46.7 /100 | #179 | Average $100,060 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 24.9 /100 | #191 | Fair $59,915 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.1 /100 | #317 | Tragic 28.8% |
Belgian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.5%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (13.5%), poverty level among single fathers (16.8%), and poverty level among single females (21.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 95.8 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Families | 97.3 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| Males | 95.9 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Females | 95.8 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 12.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 69.1 /100 | #166 | Good 19.9% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 58.9 /100 | #166 | Average 13.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 77.2 /100 | #152 | Good 16.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 93.3 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 93.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 93.9 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Single Males | 1.2 /100 | #247 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Single Females | 16.1 /100 | #206 | Poor 21.5% |
| Single Fathers | 5.3 /100 | #228 | Tragic 16.8% |
| Single Mothers | 18.8 /100 | #201 | Poor 29.7% |
| Married Couples | 99.9 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 99.7 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 9.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 99.1 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 97.7 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 10.2% |
Belgian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.5%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.8%), and unemploymnet rate among females (4.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Males | 99.9 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 15.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 97.0 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 97.0 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 98.7 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 99.9 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 99.9 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 9.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 63.5 /100 | #166 | Good 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 6.4 /100 | #220 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 99.5 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 4.9% |
Belgian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (43.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 11.4 /100 | #216 | Poor 64.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 87.4 /100 | #134 | Excellent 79.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 43.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 77.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 99.7 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 85.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 97.2 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 85.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 97.7 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 96.5 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 83.4% |
Belgian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (48.7%), percentage of married-couple family households (48.0%), and percentage of single mother households (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.11), percentage of family households with children (26.9%), and percentage of family households (63.8%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 7.6 /100 | #215 | Tragic 63.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 2.1 /100 | #250 | Tragic 26.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 97.4 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 48.0% |
| Average Family Size | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 3.11 |
| Single Father Households | 43.3 /100 | #182 | Average 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 93.5 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Currently Married | 99.3 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 48.7% |
| Divorced or Separated | 9.7 /100 | #225 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 52.4 /100 | #168 | Average 31.6% |
Belgian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.1%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.2%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 92.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 59.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 98.9 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 21.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 94.1 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 6.8% |
Belgian Education Level
In terms of education level, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (97.0%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (96.3%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (97.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.5%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.0%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.3%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 99.9 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 1.6% |
| Nursery School | 99.9 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| Kindergarten | 99.9 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 1st Grade | 99.9 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 99.9 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 99.9 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 5th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 6th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 97.9% |
| 7th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 97.2% |
| 8th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 9th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 96.3% |
| 10th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 95.4% |
| 11th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 94.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 92.9% |
| High School Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 91.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 98.8 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 87.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 73.7 /100 | #153 | Good 66.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 58.1 /100 | #164 | Average 59.7% |
| Associate's Degree | 48.9 /100 | #175 | Average 46.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.9 /100 | #194 | Fair 37.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 14.5% |
| Professional Degree | 36.2 /100 | #184 | Fair 4.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 50.3 /100 | #172 | Average 1.8% |
Belgian Disability
In terms of disability, Belgians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.8%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.7%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.8 /100 | #253 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Males | 0.3 /100 | #259 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Females | 6.5 /100 | #231 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 6.9 /100 | #220 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 13.1 /100 | #210 | Poor 11.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 85.3 /100 | #141 | Excellent 22.7% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 99.7 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 45.8% |
| Vision | 75.9 /100 | #150 | Good 2.1% |
| Hearing | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Cognitive | 99.1 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 28.6 /100 | #195 | Fair 6.2% |
| Self-Care | 90.9 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Belgians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Belgians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
43.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
77.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.5%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#5
Unemploymnet Rate Among Females
4.6%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Belgians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Belgians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.9%
(0.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.11
(0.0/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.8%
(0.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.4%
(0.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.5%
(0.1/100)
What is Belgian per capita income in the United States?
Belgian per capita income in the United States is $43,951, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian median family income in the United States?
Belgian median family income in the United States is $102,788, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian median household income in the United States?
Belgian median household income in the United States is $84,008, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian median earnings in the United States?
Belgian median earnings in the United States is $46,375, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian median male earnings in the United States?
Belgian median male earnings in the United States is $55,361, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian median female earnings in the United States?
Belgian median female earnings in the United States is $38,382, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Belgian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level in the United States?
Belgian poverty level in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among families in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among males in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among females in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.5%, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Belgian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.7%, which is poor, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Belgian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian unemployment in the United States?
Belgian unemployment in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Belgian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Belgian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of family households in the United States?
Belgian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Belgian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Belgian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian average family size in the United States?
Belgian average family size in the United States is 3.11, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Belgian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Belgian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Belgian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Belgian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Belgian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.6%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Belgian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Belgian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belgian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Belgian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st 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.