In terms of income, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,852), median male earnings ($50,878), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($91,956), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (30.7%), median female earnings ($34,802), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($52,888).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #283	Tragic $37,842
Median Family Income	0.4 /100 \| #260	Tragic $91,763
Median Household Income	0.3 /100 \| #271	Tragic $75,814
Median Earnings	0.5 /100 \| #271	Tragic $42,615
Median Male Earnings	2.8 /100 \| #236	Tragic $50,878
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic $34,802
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	3.7 /100 \| #233	Tragic $50,852
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.8 /100 \| #250	Tragic $85,836
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	1.5 /100 \| #238	Tragic $91,956
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic $52,888
Wage/Income Gap	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 30.7%

Pennsylvania German Poverty

In terms of poverty, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.9%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.7%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (20.0%), poverty level among single males (15.6%), and poverty level among single mothers (33.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	60.8 /100 \| #159	Good 12.2%
Families	66.0 /100 \| #163	Good 8.8%
Males	50.5 /100 \| #173	Average 11.2%
Females	67.3 /100 \| #158	Good 13.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	85.5 /100 \| #141	Excellent 19.7%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 15.4%
Children Under 5 years	0.3 /100 \| #251	Tragic 19.8%
Children Under 16 years	7.5 /100 \| #208	Tragic 17.4%
Boys Under 16 years	3.9 /100 \| #222	Tragic 17.9%
Girls Under 16 years	5.7 /100 \| #213	Tragic 17.8%
Single Males	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 15.6%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 23.6%
Single Fathers	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 20.0%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 33.2%
Married Couples	68.5 /100 \| #160	Good 5.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	98.7 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 9.9%
Seniors Over 75 years	83.4 /100 \| #126	Excellent 11.8%
Receiving Food Stamps	68.4 /100 \| #161	Good 11.4%

Pennsylvania German Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (10.6%), unemployment (4.6%), and unemployment rate among males (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (10.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (11.0%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	100.0 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 4.6%
Males	99.9 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 4.8%
Females	99.6 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 4.8%
Youth < 25	100.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional 10.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	99.9 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 16.2%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	93.9 /100 \| #106	Exceptional 10.0%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.1 /100 \| #267	Tragic 7.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 6.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	53.0 /100 \| #169	Average 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	99.1 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	87.1 /100 \| #128	Excellent 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	87.8 /100 \| #135	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 65	0.2 /100 \| #266	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 10.2%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #330	Tragic 10.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 11.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	5.7 /100 \| #221	Tragic 5.7%

Pennsylvania German Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (46.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (82.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (63.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 63.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.1 /100 \| #263	Tragic 78.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	100.0 /100 \| #1	Exceptional 46.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 78.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 83.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 82.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 82.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.2 /100 \| #252	Tragic 81.6%

Pennsylvania German Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (50.4%), percentage of family households (66.1%), and percentage of population currently married (49.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (34.0%), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and average family size (3.19).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 66.1%
Family Households with Children	37.5 /100 \| #192	Fair 27.4%
Married-couple Households	100.0 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 50.4%
Average Family Size	9.3 /100 \| #219	Tragic 3.19
Single Father Households	7.3 /100 \| #232	Tragic 2.4%
Single Mother Households	94.7 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 5.8%
Currently Married	99.9 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 49.6%
Divorced or Separated	48.9 /100 \| #176	Average 12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	4.3 /100 \| #223	Tragic 34.0%

Pennsylvania German Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	15.5 /100 \| #209	Poor 11.0%
1+ Vehicles Available	22.9 /100 \| #198	Fair 89.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	99.7 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 58.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 22.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 7.6%

Pennsylvania German Education Level

In terms of education level, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (97.6%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (97.3%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (98.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (54.5%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (48.5%), and percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (37.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 1.5%
Nursery School	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 98.6%
Kindergarten	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 98.6%
1st Grade	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 98.6%
2nd Grade	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 98.5%
3rd Grade	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 98.5%
4th Grade	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 98.4%
5th Grade	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 98.3%
6th Grade	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 98.1%
7th Grade	100.0 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 97.6%
8th Grade	100.0 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 97.3%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 93.3%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 91.9%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 90.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 88.7%
High School Diploma	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 87.0%
GED/Equivalency	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 82.9%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #336	Tragic 54.5%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 48.5%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 37.2%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 28.4%
Master's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 10.7%
Professional Degree	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 3.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.1 /100 \| #305	Tragic 1.4%

Pennsylvania German Disability

In terms of disability, Pennsylvania Germans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.6%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.2%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.6%), and percentage of population with a disability (13.2%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 13.2%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 13.0%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 13.4%
Age \| Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 1.9%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 6.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 7.8%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 12.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	13.3 /100 \| #215	Poor 24.0%
Age \| Over 75 years	66.0 /100 \| #162	Good 47.2%
Vision	14.5 /100 \| #206	Poor 2.2%
Hearing	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 3.7%
Cognitive	99.7 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 16.6%
Ambulatory	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 6.8%
Self-Care	53.5 /100 \| #171	Average 2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Pennsylvania Germans in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Pennsylvania Germans in the United States are:

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

46.4%

(100.0/100)

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

78.0%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

97.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

97.3%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education

98.1%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Pennsylvania Germans in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Pennsylvania Germans in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.9%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6

10.8%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

11.0%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Fathers

20.0%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Males

15.6%

(0.0/100)

What is Pennsylvania German per capita income in the United States?

Pennsylvania German per capita income in the United States is $37,842, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German median family income in the United States?

Pennsylvania German median family income in the United States is $91,763, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German median household income in the United States?

Pennsylvania German median household income in the United States is $75,814, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German median earnings in the United States?

Pennsylvania German median earnings in the United States is $42,615, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German median male earnings in the United States?

Pennsylvania German median male earnings in the United States is $50,878, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German median female earnings in the United States?

Pennsylvania German median female earnings in the United States is $34,802, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Pennsylvania German wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 30.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level in the United States is 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among families in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among families in the United States is 8.8%, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among males in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among males in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among females in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among females in the United States is 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 158th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single males in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single females in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 20.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Pennsylvania German poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German unemployment in the United States?

Pennsylvania German unemployment in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Pennsylvania German unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Pennsylvania German unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of family households in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of family households in the United States is 66.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German average family size in the United States?

Pennsylvania German average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of single father households in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Pennsylvania German percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Pennsylvania German percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th 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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