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SOCIAL INDEX
11.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
313th/ 347
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Barbadian Geographic Distribution
Barbadian Income
In terms of income, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.0%), median female earnings ($41,261), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,202), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,163), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($90,266), and median family income ($93,919).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 19.6 /100 | #199 | Poor $42,406 |
| Median Family Income | 1.1 /100 | #242 | Tragic $93,919 |
| Median Household Income | 3.0 /100 | #238 | Tragic $79,664 |
| Median Earnings | 30.5 /100 | #197 | Fair $45,846 |
| Median Male Earnings | 3.9 /100 | #231 | Tragic $51,236 |
| Median Female Earnings | 96.3 /100 | #117 | Exceptional $41,261 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 50.8 /100 | #173 | Average $52,202 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 5.9 /100 | #224 | Tragic $89,565 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.6 /100 | #253 | Tragic $90,266 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic $54,163 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 19.0% |
Barbadian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.7%), poverty level among single females (21.8%), and poverty level among single males (13.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.4%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 11.3% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #275 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 9.0 /100 | #221 | Tragic 20.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 1.2 /100 | #242 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 20.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 20.0% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 20.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 20.2% |
| Single Males | 2.1 /100 | #243 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Single Females | 7.2 /100 | #224 | Tragic 21.8% |
| Single Fathers | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 17.5% |
| Single Mothers | 1.3 /100 | #245 | Tragic 30.7% |
| Married Couples | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 16.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 16.5% |
Barbadian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.7%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 22.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 88.6 /100 | #139 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.4 /100 | #259 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 93.8 /100 | #129 | Exceptional 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 6.4% |
Barbadian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (71.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (31.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 33.9 /100 | #190 | Fair 65.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.7 /100 | #251 | Tragic 78.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 31.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 71.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 1.0 /100 | #234 | Tragic 83.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 36.7 /100 | #182 | Fair 84.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 36.2 /100 | #183 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.1 /100 | #256 | Tragic 81.6% |
Barbadian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.29), percentage of single father households (2.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (39.4%), percentage of population currently married (40.6%), and percentage of family households with children (26.0%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 62.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 26.0% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 39.4% |
| Average Family Size | 98.6 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 3.29 |
| Single Father Households | 98.4 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 40.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 45.0 /100 | #180 | Average 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.1 /100 | #275 | Tragic 37.0% |
Barbadian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (12.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (26.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (26.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (74.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (38.3%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 26.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 74.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 38.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 12.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 3.9% |
Barbadian Education Level
In terms of education level, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (36.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.5%), percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (96.2%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (90.8%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.1 /100 | #279 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 97.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 1st Grade | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.1 /100 | #281 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 4th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 5th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 7th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #279 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 8th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 94.6% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 93.5% |
| 10th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic 92.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 90.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 89.1% |
| High School Diploma | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 86.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 82.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.2 /100 | #262 | Tragic 61.1% |
| College, 1 year or more | 1.3 /100 | #238 | Tragic 56.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.8 /100 | #222 | Tragic 43.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.5 /100 | #216 | Poor 36.1% |
| Master's Degree | 38.3 /100 | #185 | Fair 14.7% |
| Professional Degree | 15.8 /100 | #204 | Poor 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.3 /100 | #233 | Tragic 1.6% |
Barbadian Disability
In terms of disability, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.0%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 15.8 /100 | #195 | Poor 11.9% |
| Males | 53.4 /100 | #169 | Average 11.2% |
| Females | 3.6 /100 | #239 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 99.9 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 1.0% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 1.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 98.3 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 9.5 /100 | #217 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 6.0 /100 | #230 | Tragic 24.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 6.8 /100 | #222 | Tragic 48.0% |
| Vision | 5.1 /100 | #217 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 99.9 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 2.5% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 6.8% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Barbadians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Barbadians in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
19.0%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.0%
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.5%
(99.9/100)
#4
Average Family Size
3.29
(98.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Single Father Households
2.2%
(98.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Barbadians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Barbadians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
14.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
12.9%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
22.5%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
38.3%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
26.1%
(0.0/100)
What is Barbadian per capita income in the United States?
Barbadian per capita income in the United States is $42,406, which is poor, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median family income in the United States?
Barbadian median family income in the United States is $93,919, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median household income in the United States?
Barbadian median household income in the United States is $79,664, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median earnings in the United States is $45,846, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median male earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median male earnings in the United States is $51,236, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median female earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median female earnings in the United States is $41,261, which is exceptional, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Barbadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among families in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among families in the United States is 11.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among males in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among females in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemployment in the United States?
Barbadian unemployment in the United States is 6.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Barbadian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Barbadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of family households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of family households in the United States is 62.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 39.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian average family size in the United States?
Barbadian average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is poor, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th 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.