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SOCIAL INDEX
6.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
334th/ 347
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Bahamian Geographic Distribution
Bahamian Income
In terms of income, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.2%), per capita income ($36,427), and median earnings ($39,735), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($45,743), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($75,395), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,000).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic $36,427 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic $82,631 |
| Median Household Income | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic $69,726 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic $39,735 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic $44,756 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic $35,125 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic $45,743 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic $75,395 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic $81,369 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic $51,000 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 20.2% |
Bahamian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single females (22.7%), poverty level among single mothers (31.3%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.5%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (23.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 15.4% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 11.7% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 14.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 16.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 21.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 23.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 21.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 21.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 21.5% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Single Females | 0.6 /100 | #258 | Tragic 22.7% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 18.0% |
| Single Mothers | 0.2 /100 | #263 | Tragic 31.3% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 15.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 17.0% |
Bahamian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.8%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.3%), 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 (11.6%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.1%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #266 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 19.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 11.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #270 | Tragic 7.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.4 /100 | #245 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #267 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 68.6 /100 | #151 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.9 /100 | #242 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 100.0 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 6.3% |
Bahamian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.6 /100 | #263 | Tragic 64.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 78.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 1.4 /100 | #254 | Tragic 34.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 73.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.2 /100 | #251 | Tragic 83.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.6 /100 | #252 | Tragic 83.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 93.2 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 3.6 /100 | #220 | Tragic 82.2% |
Bahamian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.28), percentage of single father households (2.5%), and percentage of family households (63.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (14.2%), percentage of married-couple family households (40.5%), and percentage of population currently married (41.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 1.1 /100 | #252 | Tragic 63.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.2 /100 | #291 | Tragic 26.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 40.5% |
| Average Family Size | 96.6 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 3.28 |
| Single Father Households | 2.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 41.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 40.8% |
Bahamian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 81.0 /100 | #145 | Excellent 9.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 80.5 /100 | #146 | Excellent 90.2% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 51.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #293 | Tragic 16.9% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 5.1% |
Bahamian Education Level
In terms of education level, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.7%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.2%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (60.3%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (54.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (32.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 11.6 /100 | #206 | Poor 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 7.4 /100 | #215 | Tragic 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 6.6 /100 | #217 | Tragic 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 7.5 /100 | #215 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 6.8 /100 | #215 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 4.4 /100 | #224 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 3.8 /100 | #226 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 5th Grade | 5.3 /100 | #225 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 4.8 /100 | #223 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 7th Grade | 11.6 /100 | #214 | Poor 95.7% |
| 8th Grade | 5.6 /100 | #227 | Tragic 95.3% |
| 9th Grade | 7.0 /100 | #223 | Tragic 94.4% |
| 10th Grade | 4.9 /100 | #232 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 11th Grade | 1.8 /100 | #241 | Tragic 91.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.9 /100 | #252 | Tragic 89.9% |
| High School Diploma | 0.7 /100 | #257 | Tragic 87.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.8 /100 | #252 | Tragic 83.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 60.3% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.2 /100 | #271 | Tragic 54.5% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #262 | Tragic 41.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.3 /100 | #265 | Tragic 32.5% |
| Master's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #266 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Professional Degree | 1.1 /100 | #257 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.4 /100 | #277 | Tragic 1.5% |
Bahamian Disability
In terms of disability, Bahamians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.6%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.3%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 2.3 /100 | #233 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 1.1 /100 | #241 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Females | 11.1 /100 | #220 | Poor 12.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 7.1 /100 | #226 | Tragic 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 55.5 /100 | #171 | Average 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 10.7 /100 | #216 | Poor 11.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 4.5 /100 | #233 | Tragic 24.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 7.4 /100 | #220 | Tragic 48.0% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 88.6 /100 | #124 | Excellent 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 0.6 /100 | #256 | Tragic 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | 0.2 /100 | #265 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Self-Care | 2.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Bahamians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Bahamians in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
20.2%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
7.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.28
(96.6/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
84.7%
(93.2/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.9%
(88.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Bahamians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Bahamians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
14.2%
(0.0/100)
#2
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$45,743
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
10.4%
(0.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
14.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
40.5%
(0.0/100)
What is Bahamian per capita income in the United States?
Bahamian per capita income in the United States is $36,427, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian median family income in the United States?
Bahamian median family income in the United States is $82,631, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian median household income in the United States?
Bahamian median household income in the United States is $69,726, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian median earnings in the United States?
Bahamian median earnings in the United States is $39,735, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian median male earnings in the United States?
Bahamian median male earnings in the United States is $44,756, which is tragic, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian median female earnings in the United States?
Bahamian median female earnings in the United States is $35,125, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Bahamian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among families in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among families in the United States is 11.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among males in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among males in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among females in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among females in the United States is 16.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Bahamian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian unemployment in the United States?
Bahamian unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Bahamian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Bahamian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of family households in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian average family size in the United States?
Bahamian average family size in the United States is 3.28, which is exceptional, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 40.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bahamian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Bahamian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is poor, ranking it 220th 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.