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SOCIAL INDEX
82.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
68th/ 347
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Norwegian Geographic Distribution
Norwegian Income
In terms of income, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,127), median family income ($106,144), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($103,682), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.0%), median female earnings ($38,802), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($61,104).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 71.5 /100 | #151 | Good $44,480 |
| Median Family Income | 85.5 /100 | #140 | Excellent $106,144 |
| Median Household Income | 65.3 /100 | #165 | Good $86,084 |
| Median Earnings | 64.7 /100 | #164 | Good $46,865 |
| Median Male Earnings | 80.9 /100 | #145 | Excellent $55,965 |
| Median Female Earnings | 13.4 /100 | #209 | Poor $38,802 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 90.8 /100 | #138 | Exceptional $53,127 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 78.2 /100 | #145 | Good $96,866 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 84.3 /100 | #140 | Excellent $103,682 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 53.6 /100 | #167 | Average $61,104 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.1 /100 | #323 | Tragic 29.0% |
Norwegian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (3.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.7%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.7%), poverty level among single males (12.9%), and poverty level among single females (20.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 99.8 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Families | 99.9 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 6.9% |
| Males | 99.8 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 9.5% |
| Females | 99.8 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 7.3 /100 | #225 | Tragic 20.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 96.9 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 12.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.7 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 14.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.9 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 13.0% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.9 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 13.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.9 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 13.3% |
| Single Males | 32.0 /100 | #185 | Fair 12.9% |
| Single Females | 63.0 /100 | #166 | Good 20.8% |
| Single Fathers | 90.2 /100 | #130 | Exceptional 15.9% |
| Single Mothers | 90.4 /100 | #130 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married Couples | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 3.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 8.7% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.9 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 9.0% |
Norwegian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (9.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (14.5%), and unemploymnet rate among females (4.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Males | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 9.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 14.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 9.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 99.8 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 99.4 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 3.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 9.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 96.7 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 99.9 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 4.4% |
Norwegian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (46.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (80.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (86.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.0%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 95.3 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 65.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 81.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 46.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 80.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 86.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 99.9 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 85.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 84.4% |
Norwegian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently married (50.2%), percentage of married-couple family households (49.5%), and percentage of single mother households (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.08), percentage of family households (63.9%), and percentage of single father households (2.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 13.2 /100 | #203 | Poor 63.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 35.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 27.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.9 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 49.5% |
| Average Family Size | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 3.08 |
| Single Father Households | 17.1 /100 | #213 | Poor 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 99.3 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Currently Married | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 50.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 33.2 /100 | #192 | Fair 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 95.8 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 29.3% |
Norwegian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (62.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.9%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (6.4%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 93.7% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 62.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 23.9% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 8.0% |
Norwegian Education Level
In terms of education level, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (97.6%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (95.2%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (97.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.0%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.2%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 1.3% |
| Nursery School | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| Kindergarten | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 1st Grade | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 98.6% |
| 4th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 5th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 6th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 7th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 97.8% |
| 8th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 97.6% |
| 9th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 96.9% |
| 10th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 96.2% |
| 11th Grade | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 95.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 94.0% |
| High School Diploma | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 92.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 99.9 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 89.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 98.4 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 68.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 94.5 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 61.7% |
| Associate's Degree | 81.0 /100 | #143 | Excellent 47.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.4 /100 | #186 | Average 37.5% |
| Master's Degree | 13.6 /100 | #219 | Poor 14.0% |
| Professional Degree | 20.5 /100 | #199 | Fair 4.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 50.0 /100 | #173 | Average 1.8% |
Norwegian Disability
In terms of disability, Norwegians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.5%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (7.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 1.9 /100 | #238 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 0.2 /100 | #262 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Females | 36.9 /100 | #182 | Fair 12.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 1.7% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 20.9 /100 | #198 | Fair 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 29.7 /100 | #192 | Fair 11.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 92.5 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 22.5% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 99.9 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 45.5% |
| Vision | 97.0 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Cognitive | 99.8 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 16.5% |
| Ambulatory | 93.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Self-Care | 99.8 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Norwegians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Norwegians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
46.2%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
80.1%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
9.8%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
14.5%
(100.0/100)
#5
Unemploymnet Rate Among Females
4.2%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Norwegians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Norwegians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.7%
(0.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.08
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
7.6%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.8%
(0.0/100)
What is Norwegian per capita income in the United States?
Norwegian per capita income in the United States is $44,480, which is good, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median family income in the United States?
Norwegian median family income in the United States is $106,144, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median household income in the United States?
Norwegian median household income in the United States is $86,084, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median earnings in the United States is $46,865, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median male earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median male earnings in the United States is $55,965, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian median female earnings in the United States?
Norwegian median female earnings in the United States is $38,802, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Norwegian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among families in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among families in the United States is 6.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among males in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among males in the United States is 9.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among females in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.8%, which is good, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Norwegian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemployment in the United States?
Norwegian unemployment in the United States is 4.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 1st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Norwegian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Norwegian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 1st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of family households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian average family size in the United States?
Norwegian average family size in the United States is 3.08, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 50.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Norwegian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Norwegian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is fair, ranking it 182nd 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.