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SOCIAL INDEX
34.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
213th/ 347
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Cuban Geographic Distribution
Cuban Income
In terms of income, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,655), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($86,301), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($49,152), median female earnings ($34,942), and median family income ($84,981).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.1 /100 | #294 | Tragic $37,383 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic $84,981 |
| Median Household Income | 0.1 /100 | #295 | Tragic $73,392 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic $40,619 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic $46,580 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic $34,942 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 2.3 /100 | #242 | Tragic $50,655 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #294 | Tragic $81,483 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #289 | Tragic $86,301 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic $49,152 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.7 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 23.3% |
Cuban Poverty
In terms of poverty, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.2%), poverty level among single males (12.6%), and poverty level among single females (21.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (18.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (16.1%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (18.2%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.6 /100 | #235 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Families | 0.4 /100 | #249 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Males | 1.3 /100 | #229 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Females | 0.3 /100 | #246 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 17.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 1.6 /100 | #234 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 1.7 /100 | #223 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Children Under 16 years | 3.7 /100 | #221 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 3.8 /100 | #223 | Tragic 17.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 4.1 /100 | #220 | Tragic 18.0% |
| Single Males | 79.9 /100 | #139 | Good 12.6% |
| Single Females | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 21.0% |
| Single Fathers | 16.5 /100 | #201 | Poor 16.6% |
| Single Mothers | 20.8 /100 | #199 | Fair 29.6% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 6.8% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 18.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 18.2% |
Cuban Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (4.8%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (16.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 99.8 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Males | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Females | 98.3 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Youth < 25 | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 95.8 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 9.2% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 99.9 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 98.1 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 99.8 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 99.7 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 99.4 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 7.0% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 10.9 /100 | #207 | Poor 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 91.8 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 5.2% |
Cuban Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (31.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.5 /100 | #265 | Tragic 64.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 46.1 /100 | #175 | Average 79.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 31.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 72.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.1 /100 | #265 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 3.4 /100 | #224 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 96.6 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 96.7 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 83.4% |
Cuban Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.7%), average family size (3.25), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (14.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (39.4%), and percentage of single father households (2.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 67.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 12.2 /100 | #216 | Poor 27.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 7.7 /100 | #210 | Tragic 45.4% |
| Average Family Size | 81.8 /100 | #138 | Excellent 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 0.3 /100 | #269 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.6 /100 | #244 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.9 /100 | #236 | Tragic 44.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 39.4% |
Cuban Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.3%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.5 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.5 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 91.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 84.8 /100 | #137 | Excellent 56.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 36.6 /100 | #182 | Fair 19.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 9.2 /100 | #224 | Tragic 6.0% |
Cuban Education Level
In terms of education level, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.0%), percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (41.9%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (85.4%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (91.5%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (94.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.2 /100 | #271 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Nursery School | 0.4 /100 | #261 | Tragic 97.6% |
| Kindergarten | 0.3 /100 | #265 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 1st Grade | 0.3 /100 | #265 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.3 /100 | #267 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.2 /100 | #268 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 4th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #270 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 5th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 6th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 94.6% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 94.1% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 93.2% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 91.5% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 90.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 88.9% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 85.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 82.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 58.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 53.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #254 | Tragic 41.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.3 /100 | #267 | Tragic 32.5% |
| Master's Degree | 0.3 /100 | #275 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Professional Degree | 5.9 /100 | #227 | Tragic 4.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.1 /100 | #307 | Tragic 1.4% |
Cuban Disability
In terms of disability, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.7%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 56.7 /100 | #165 | Average 11.7% |
| Males | 74.9 /100 | #151 | Good 11.0% |
| Females | 36.5 /100 | #183 | Fair 12.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 42.5 /100 | #186 | Average 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 97.8 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.6 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 51.9 /100 | #171 | Average 23.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 42.1 /100 | #178 | Average 47.4% |
| Vision | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 89.4 /100 | #121 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 99.9 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 16.5% |
| Ambulatory | 4.0 /100 | #227 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Cubans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Cubans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
67.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
4.6%
(100.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
17.2%
(100.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.2%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Cubans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Cubans in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
18.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
14.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
16.1%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
18.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Household Income with Householder Over the Age of 65
$49,152
(0.0/100)
What is Cuban per capita income in the United States?
Cuban per capita income in the United States is $37,383, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median family income in the United States?
Cuban median family income in the United States is $84,981, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median household income in the United States?
Cuban median household income in the United States is $73,392, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median earnings in the United States?
Cuban median earnings in the United States is $40,619, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median male earnings in the United States?
Cuban median male earnings in the United States is $46,580, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median female earnings in the United States?
Cuban median female earnings in the United States is $34,942, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Cuban wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level in the United States?
Cuban poverty level in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among families in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among families in the United States is 10.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among males in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among males in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among females in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single males in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single females in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.0%, which is average, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.6%, which is poor, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 18.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemployment in the United States?
Cuban unemployment in the United States is 4.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Cuban unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Cuban unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of family households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of family households in the United States is 67.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Cuban percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is poor, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban average family size in the United States?
Cuban average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of single father households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Cuban percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is fair, ranking it 183rd 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.