socioeconomic status

[ soh-see-oh-ek-uh-nom-ik stey-tuhs, stat-uhs, ‐-ee-kuh‐, soh-shee-oh‐, soh‐ ]

noun

1. the position or standing of a person or group in a society as determined by a combination of social and economic factors that affect access to education and other resources crucial to an individual’s upward mobility: : SES

   Low socioeconomic status is linked to many health risks, including cardiovascular disease.

socioeconomic status

1. An individual's or group's position within a hierarchical social structure. Socioeconomic status depends on a combination of variables, including occupation, education, income , wealth, and place of residence. Sociologists often use socioeconomic status as a means of predicting behavior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of socioeconomic status¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

But, when they control for more stable characteristics—things like student impulsivity, socioeconomic status, class size, course difficulty—these effects aren’t significant.

From Nautilus

He is particularly interested in understanding how that assimilation process differs by socioeconomic status, gender and country of birth.

From Science News

It does not matter what his socioeconomic status is, what matters is that the supreme court finally made the playing field level.

From Washington Post

Proficiency is highly correlated to factors outside a school’s control, like socioeconomic status, while growth measures a student’s progress from one year to the next, regardless of where they started.

From ProPublica

The questions ranged from people’s demographics—their age, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity—to specific questions about Covid-19.

From Singularity Hub 

They underscore the extent to which our ideas of normality are tied closely to socioeconomic status.

From The Daily Beast

Grouping them by geography and socioeconomic status (Real Housewives) is another.

From The Daily Beast

And grouping them by geography, socioeconomic status, and ethno-national background (Shahs of Sunset) is yet another.

From The Daily Beast

Statistically speaking, teen moms are at a disadvantage for future education and socioeconomic status.

From The Daily Beast