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SOCIAL INDEX
89.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
29th/ 347
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Greek Geographic Distribution
Greek Income
In terms of income, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better median earnings ($51,164), median male earnings ($61,242), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($106,457), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,715), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($65,306).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 99.8 /100 | #71 | Exceptional $49,309 |
| Median Family Income | 99.8 /100 | #57 | Exceptional $115,192 |
| Median Household Income | 99.8 /100 | #63 | Exceptional $94,735 |
| Median Earnings | 99.9 /100 | #65 | Exceptional $51,164 |
| Median Male Earnings | 99.9 /100 | #55 | Exceptional $61,242 |
| Median Female Earnings | 99.6 /100 | #79 | Exceptional $42,336 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 97.7 /100 | #110 | Exceptional $53,715 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 99.9 /100 | #55 | Exceptional $106,457 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 99.8 /100 | #54 | Exceptional $112,630 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 98.9 /100 | #71 | Exceptional $65,306 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.3 /100 | #294 | Tragic 28.2% |
Greek Poverty
In terms of poverty, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.5%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (17.1%), poverty level among single males (12.7%), and poverty level among single mothers (27.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 99.5 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Families | 99.4 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 7.5% |
| Males | 99.6 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 9.7% |
| Females | 99.5 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 99.8 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 18.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 98.9 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 12.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.0 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.3 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 13.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.4 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 14.1% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.2 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 14.2% |
| Single Males | 64.1 /100 | #160 | Good 12.7% |
| Single Females | 99.2 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 19.4% |
| Single Fathers | 1.3 /100 | #247 | Tragic 17.1% |
| Single Mothers | 98.7 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 27.7% |
| Married Couples | 99.9 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 99.6 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 99.0 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.3 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 9.7% |
Greek Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better unemploymnet rate among females (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 99.0 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Males | 97.0 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 99.4 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Youth < 25 | 86.2 /100 | #127 | Excellent 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 97.0 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 37.2 /100 | #184 | Fair 10.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 58.5 /100 | #164 | Average 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 80.4 /100 | #125 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 97.1 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 99.3 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 86.6 /100 | #130 | Excellent 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 97.5 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 51.1 /100 | #172 | Average 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 77.0 /100 | #148 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.4 /100 | #268 | Tragic 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 82.6 /100 | #141 | Excellent 7.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 75.2 /100 | #150 | Good 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 99.0 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 5.0% |
Greek Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 26.1 /100 | #198 | Fair 64.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 94.8 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 80.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.3 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 38.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 96.9 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 76.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 99.6 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 85.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 98.6 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 97.8 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 95.9 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 83.3% |
Greek Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of married-couple family households (48.9%), and percentage of population currently married (48.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.14), percentage of family households with children (27.1%), and percentage of family households (64.7%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 88.1 /100 | #134 | Excellent 64.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 11.4 /100 | #218 | Poor 27.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.7 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 48.9% |
| Average Family Size | 0.3 /100 | #287 | Tragic 3.14 |
| Single Father Households | 99.7 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Single Mother Households | 98.6 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Currently Married | 99.3 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 48.8% |
| Divorced or Separated | 96.9 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 93.4 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 29.7% |
Greek Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.3%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.9 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 9.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 93.5 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 90.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 98.0 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 57.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 88.6 /100 | #130 | Excellent 20.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 73.6 /100 | #149 | Good 6.5% |
Greek Education Level
In terms of education level, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (94.1%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (95.2%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (96.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (62.6%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (68.5%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 99.8 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 1.6% |
| Nursery School | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| Kindergarten | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 1st Grade | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 99.8 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 99.7 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 5th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 97.9% |
| 6th Grade | 99.8 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 97.7% |
| 7th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 8th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 96.8% |
| 9th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 96.0% |
| 10th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 95.2% |
| 11th Grade | 99.9 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 94.1% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 92.9% |
| High School Diploma | 99.8 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 91.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 99.5 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 88.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 98.6 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 68.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 98.3 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 62.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 98.9 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 50.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 99.0 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 42.0% |
| Master's Degree | 99.5 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 17.5% |
| Professional Degree | 99.6 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 98.8 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 2.1% |
Greek Disability
In terms of disability, Greeks residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.4%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.5%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 46.2 /100 | #178 | Average 11.7% |
| Males | 22.2 /100 | #193 | Fair 11.4% |
| Females | 82.0 /100 | #149 | Excellent 12.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 1.5% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 60.6 /100 | #166 | Good 5.6% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 16.1 /100 | #201 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 92.3 /100 | #135 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 99.0 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 21.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 99.8 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 45.6% |
| Vision | 95.1 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 3.2 /100 | #230 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Cognitive | 99.9 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 16.4% |
| Ambulatory | 79.6 /100 | #151 | Good 6.0% |
| Self-Care | 94.1 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Greeks in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Greeks in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
94.1%
(99.9/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.2%
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability
16.4%
(99.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
95.2%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
96.0%
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Greeks in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Greeks in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.5%
(0.0/100)
#2
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.2%
(0.3/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.14
(0.3/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.4%
(0.4/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Single Fathers
17.1%
(1.3/100)
What is Greek per capita income in the United States?
Greek per capita income in the United States is $49,309, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek median family income in the United States?
Greek median family income in the United States is $115,192, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek median household income in the United States?
Greek median household income in the United States is $94,735, which is exceptional, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek median earnings in the United States?
Greek median earnings in the United States is $51,164, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek median male earnings in the United States?
Greek median male earnings in the United States is $61,242, which is exceptional, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek median female earnings in the United States?
Greek median female earnings in the United States is $42,336, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Greek wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level in the United States?
Greek poverty level in the United States is 10.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among families in the United States?
Greek poverty level among families in the United States is 7.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among males in the United States?
Greek poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among females in the United States?
Greek poverty level among females in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Greek poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among single males in the United States?
Greek poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among single females in the United States?
Greek poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Greek poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Greek poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Greek percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek unemployment in the United States?
Greek unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Greek unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Greek unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of family households in the United States?
Greek percentage of family households in the United States is 64.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Greek percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is poor, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Greek percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek average family size in the United States?
Greek average family size in the United States is 3.14, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of single father households in the United States?
Greek percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Greek percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Greek percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Greek percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Greek percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Greek percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Greek percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Greek percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Greek percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 149th 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.