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SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
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African Geographic Distribution
African Income
In terms of income, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.9%), median earnings ($41,955), and median male earnings ($47,994), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,838), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($78,986), and median household income ($72,650).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.1 /100 | #284 | Tragic $37,785 |
| Median Family Income | 0.1 /100 | #292 | Tragic $87,820 |
| Median Household Income | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic $72,650 |
| Median Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #282 | Tragic $41,955 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #284 | Tragic $47,994 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.1 /100 | #275 | Tragic $36,530 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic $46,838 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic $78,986 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic $84,925 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic $53,711 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.9 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 22.9% |
African Poverty
In terms of poverty, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (17.0%), poverty level among children under the age of 5 (22.8%), and poverty level among single mothers (33.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 15.6% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 16.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 22.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 17.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 22.8% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 21.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 21.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 21.9% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 24.8% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 33.3% |
| Married Couples | 0.7 /100 | #253 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.3 /100 | #248 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 15.1% |
African Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.5%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 19.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 5.9 /100 | #229 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 12.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 10.4 /100 | #211 | Poor 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 4.9 /100 | #232 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 6.5% |
African Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.0%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 5.8 /100 | #232 | Tragic 64.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 77.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 95.6 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 38.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 42.5 /100 | #181 | Average 75.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 83.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 83.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 82.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 80.5% |
African Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (27.2%), and percentage of single father households (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (40.9%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.2%), and percentage of population currently married (41.8%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 62.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 13.0 /100 | #214 | Poor 27.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 40.9% |
| Average Family Size | 84.9 /100 | #134 | Excellent 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 6.3 /100 | #234 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 41.8% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 39.7% |
African Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.2%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.8%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.3%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.4 /100 | #265 | Tragic 12.3% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.4 /100 | #265 | Tragic 87.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic 51.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 2.7 /100 | #241 | Tragic 18.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 4.6 /100 | #234 | Tragic 5.8% |
African Education Level
In terms of education level, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.2%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.8%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (41.1%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (61.1%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (55.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 21.8 /100 | #199 | Fair 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 15.4 /100 | #207 | Poor 97.9% |
| Kindergarten | 16.1 /100 | #207 | Poor 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 16.5 /100 | #207 | Poor 97.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 15.6 /100 | #207 | Poor 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 14.5 /100 | #205 | Poor 97.6% |
| 4th Grade | 14.6 /100 | #204 | Poor 97.4% |
| 5th Grade | 15.3 /100 | #202 | Poor 97.2% |
| 6th Grade | 14.8 /100 | #200 | Poor 96.9% |
| 7th Grade | 17.6 /100 | #206 | Poor 95.8% |
| 8th Grade | 13.6 /100 | #210 | Poor 95.4% |
| 9th Grade | 9.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 94.5% |
| 10th Grade | 4.6 /100 | #235 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 11th Grade | 1.3 /100 | #245 | Tragic 91.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.4 /100 | #258 | Tragic 89.6% |
| High School Diploma | 0.7 /100 | #256 | Tragic 87.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.5 /100 | #256 | Tragic 83.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.3 /100 | #261 | Tragic 61.1% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.4 /100 | #258 | Tragic 55.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.2 /100 | #265 | Tragic 41.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #261 | Tragic 32.9% |
| Master's Degree | 1.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0 /100 | #259 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.8 /100 | #248 | Tragic 1.6% |
African Disability
In terms of disability, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.5%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.6%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 1.0 /100 | #250 | Tragic 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 26.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.3 /100 | #261 | Tragic 48.9% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Hearing | 32.9 /100 | #189 | Fair 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 18.6% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Africans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Africans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
22.9%
(99.9/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
38.0%
(95.6/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.25
(84.9/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
75.0%
(42.5/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.0%
(32.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Africans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Africans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
10.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
11.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$46,838
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17
6.5%
(0.0/100)
What is African per capita income in the United States?
African per capita income in the United States is $37,785, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median family income in the United States?
African median family income in the United States is $87,820, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median household income in the United States?
African median household income in the United States is $72,650, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median earnings in the United States?
African median earnings in the United States is $41,955, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median male earnings in the United States?
African median male earnings in the United States is $47,994, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median female earnings in the United States?
African median female earnings in the United States is $36,530, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
African wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level in the United States?
African poverty level in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among families in the United States?
African poverty level among families in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among males in the United States?
African poverty level among males in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among females in the United States?
African poverty level among females in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single males in the United States?
African poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single females in the United States?
African poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
African poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
African poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemployment in the United States?
African unemployment in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemployment rate among males in the United States?
African unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of family households in the United States?
African percentage of family households in the United States is 62.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of family households with children in the United States?
African percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.2%, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African average family size in the United States?
African average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of single father households in the United States?
African percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of single mother households in the United States?
African percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population currently married in the United States?
African percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st 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.