Wealth Distribution

The degree to which wealth is distributed among Metlakatla people. A measure of economic and social disparity.

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Wealth Distribution

Indicator

Income Equality Ratio (Ratio of low-income households to middle-income households)

Current Status

Income Equality Ratio for Metlakatla households is 1.97 (2020)

Indicator

Median Individual Income

Current Status

$20,000-$24,999

Overview

Current Phase of Work: Priority value, Phase 3 – Setting tiered management triggers and actions

Why was wealth distribution chosen as a priority value?

  • Important component of Metlakatla’s social cohesion and overall health and well-being
  • Major projects could contribute to income disparity among Metlakatla members as some individuals gain access to employment and others do not

Indicators

The condition indicator for wealth distribution is the income equality ratio. Wealth distribution is affected by a range of key stressors including post-training job placement rate, employment rate, income levels and distributions to the membership. We recently revisited Metlakatla’s priorities around the wealth distribution value and an income-based indicator was included as a condition indicator.

  • Income equality ratio: Ratio of low-income households to middle-income households
  • Income-based indicator