In terms of income, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better median household income ($102,962), median earnings ($54,530), and median female earnings ($44,847), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($55,716), and per capita income ($51,671).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	100.0 /100 \| #40	Exceptional $51,671
Median Family Income	100.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional $122,800
Median Household Income	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional $102,962
Median Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional $54,530
Median Male Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional $65,079
Median Female Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional $44,847
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	100.0 /100 \| #42	Exceptional $55,716
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional $113,401
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional $121,243
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional $70,696
Wage/Income Gap	0.8 /100 \| #272	Tragic 27.8%

Immigrants from Korea Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single females (18.1%), poverty level among children under the age of 5 (13.2%), and poverty level among single mothers (26.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.3%), and poverty level among single fathers (15.5%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	99.5 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 10.7%
Families	99.6 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 7.4%
Males	99.6 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 9.7%
Females	99.6 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 11.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	99.8 /100 \| #67	Exceptional 18.6%
Females 25 to 34 years	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 11.1%
Children Under 5 years	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 13.2%
Children Under 16 years	99.9 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 13.0%
Boys Under 16 years	99.9 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 13.0%
Girls Under 16 years	99.9 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 13.1%
Single Males	100.0 /100 \| #40	Exceptional 11.5%
Single Females	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 18.1%
Single Fathers	99.0 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 15.5%
Single Mothers	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 26.2%
Married Couples	99.4 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 4.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	93.3 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 10.3%
Seniors Over 75 years	65.5 /100 \| #152	Good 12.0%
Receiving Food Stamps	99.9 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 8.7%

Immigrants from Korea Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (7.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.3%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (11.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	96.6 /100 \| #88	Exceptional 5.0%
Males	99.1 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 4.9%
Females	86.3 /100 \| #126	Excellent 5.1%
Youth < 25	75.1 /100 \| #142	Good 11.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	92.2 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 17.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	59.0 /100 \| #164	Average 10.3%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	96.7 /100 \| #76	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	94.1 /100 \| #83	Exceptional 5.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	98.4 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	99.2 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	99.8 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	54.2 /100 \| #170	Average 4.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	90.2 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 5.3%
Seniors > 65	91.0 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 5.0%
Seniors > 75	99.5 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 8.1%
Women w/ Children < 6	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 6.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	100.0 /100 \| #33	Exceptional 7.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	98.7 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 5.0%

Immigrants from Korea Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.7 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 66.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	98.8 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 80.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.3 /100 \| #282	Tragic 33.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.1 /100 \| #287	Tragic 73.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	94.8 /100 \| #94	Exceptional 85.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	97.3 /100 \| #96	Exceptional 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	88.2 /100 \| #134	Excellent 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	99.3 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 83.7%

Immigrants from Korea Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (10.6%), percentage of family households (66.0%), and percentage of married-couple family households (49.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.23), percentage of population currently married (49.0%), and percentage of single mother households (5.3%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 66.0%
Family Households with Children	99.9 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 28.5%
Married-couple Households	100.0 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 49.9%
Average Family Size	46.9 /100 \| #179	Average 3.23
Single Father Households	99.9 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	99.7 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 5.3%
Currently Married	99.6 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 49.0%
Divorced or Separated	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 10.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	99.9 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 26.3%

Immigrants from Korea Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (57.6%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.8%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.6%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	90.9 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	90.5 /100 \| #125	Exceptional 90.5%
2+ Vehicles Available	98.2 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 57.6%
3+ Vehicles Available	93.7 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 20.5%
4+ Vehicles Available	93.8 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 6.8%

Immigrants from Korea Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (6.1%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (19.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (96.0%), percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (97.5%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.8%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	66.7 /100 \| #158	Good 2.0%
Nursery School	53.8 /100 \| #169	Average 98.0%
Kindergarten	54.1 /100 \| #169	Average 98.0%
1st Grade	53.0 /100 \| #172	Average 97.9%
2nd Grade	52.7 /100 \| #172	Average 97.9%
3rd Grade	50.9 /100 \| #173	Average 97.8%
4th Grade	50.6 /100 \| #173	Average 97.5%
5th Grade	54.1 /100 \| #169	Average 97.3%
6th Grade	57.7 /100 \| #164	Average 97.1%
7th Grade	49.2 /100 \| #177	Average 96.0%
8th Grade	57.9 /100 \| #172	Average 95.8%
9th Grade	79.6 /100 \| #149	Good 95.1%
10th Grade	91.3 /100 \| #135	Exceptional 94.2%
11th Grade	97.0 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 93.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	98.3 /100 \| #99	Exceptional 92.3%
High School Diploma	98.3 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 90.5%
GED/Equivalency	99.5 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 88.1%
College, Under 1 year	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 71.6%
College, 1 year or more	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 66.5%
Associate's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 47.0%
Master's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 19.7%
Professional Degree	100.0 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 6.1%
Doctorate Degree	100.0 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 2.6%

Immigrants from Korea Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Korea residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (10.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.7%), and percentage of population with a disability (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.8%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	100.0 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 10.2%
Males	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 9.8%
Females	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 10.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	98.8 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	100.0 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.8 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 5.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 9.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	100.0 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 20.4%
Age \| Over 75 years	99.7 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 45.8%
Vision	100.0 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 1.8%
Hearing	97.5 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	99.8 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 16.5%
Ambulatory	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 5.2%
Self-Care	99.9 /100 \| #33	Exceptional 2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Korea in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Korea in the United States are:

Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated

10.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

10.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17

4.7%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

2.6%

(100.0/100)

Median Household Income

$102,962

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Korea in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Korea in the United States are:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

73.1%

(0.1/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

33.8%

(0.3/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

27.8%

(0.8/100)

Average Family Size

3.23

(46.9/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

96.0%

(49.2/100)

What is Immigrants from Korea per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea per capita income in the United States is $51,671, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea median family income in the United States is $122,800, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea median household income in the United States is $102,962, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea median earnings in the United States is $54,530, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea median male earnings in the United States is $65,079, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea median female earnings in the United States is $44,847, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level in the United States is 10.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among families in the United States is 7.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among females in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 8.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of family households in the United States is 66.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 26.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Korea percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Korea percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th 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.

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