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SOCIAL INDEX
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SOCIAL RATING
342nd/ 347
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Dominican Geographic Distribution
Dominican Income
In terms of income, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.6%), median female earnings ($37,046), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,633), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($46,964), median family income ($82,888), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($80,623).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.1 /100 | #287 | Tragic $37,697 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic $82,888 |
| Median Household Income | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic $71,302 |
| Median Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #283 | Tragic $41,864 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.1 /100 | #297 | Tragic $47,204 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.4 /100 | #266 | Tragic $37,046 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.2 /100 | #276 | Tragic $49,633 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #298 | Tragic $81,229 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic $80,623 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic $46,964 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 20.6% |
Dominican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.3%), poverty level among single females (25.4%), and poverty level among single males (15.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (17.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (19.6%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (21.4%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 14.3% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 22.3% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 24.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 23.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 24.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 23.7% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 15.2% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 25.4% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 34.5% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 19.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 21.4% |
Dominican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.7%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment (7.4%), unemployment rate among males (7.6%), and unemploymnet rate among females (7.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 15.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 23.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 13.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 8.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 7.7% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Seniors > 75 | 51.9 /100 | #171 | Average 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 10.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 7.5% |
Dominican Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.1%), 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 45 and 54 (80.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.4 /100 | #271 | Tragic 64.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 77.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 31.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 71.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 83.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.2 /100 | #262 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 83.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 80.3% |
Dominican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.34), percentage of family households with children (27.5%), and percentage of family households (63.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (38.2%), percentage of population currently married (39.5%), and percentage of single mother households (9.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 1.5 /100 | #248 | Tragic 63.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 61.1 /100 | #167 | Good 27.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 38.2% |
| Average Family Size | 99.9 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 3.34 |
| Single Father Households | 0.8 /100 | #263 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 39.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.2 /100 | #277 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 39.8% |
Dominican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (11.2%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (70.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (35.3%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 29.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 70.7% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 35.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 11.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 3.5% |
Dominican Education Level
In terms of education level, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (31.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.1%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (87.7%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (89.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 96.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 96.0% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 94.9% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 93.3% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 92.8% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 91.1% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 89.4% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 87.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 85.7% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 82.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 79.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #331 | Tragic 55.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 50.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 39.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 31.8% |
| Master's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #260 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Professional Degree | 0.5 /100 | #280 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.1 /100 | #314 | Tragic 1.4% |
Dominican Disability
In terms of disability, Dominicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (3.1%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Males | 1.8 /100 | #231 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 96.3 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 73.6 /100 | #159 | Good 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #275 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 26.7% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 50.2% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Hearing | 99.8 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 2.5% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 18.7% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 3.1% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Dominicans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Dominicans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
20.6%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.34
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.5%
(99.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.1%
(96.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
6.5%
(73.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Dominicans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Dominicans in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
19.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
17.8%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
21.4%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
15.7%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
13.8%
(0.0/100)
What is Dominican per capita income in the United States?
Dominican per capita income in the United States is $37,697, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican median family income in the United States?
Dominican median family income in the United States is $82,888, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican median household income in the United States?
Dominican median household income in the United States is $71,302, which is tragic, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican median earnings in the United States?
Dominican median earnings in the United States is $41,864, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican median male earnings in the United States?
Dominican median male earnings in the United States is $47,204, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican median female earnings in the United States?
Dominican median female earnings in the United States is $37,046, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Dominican wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level in the United States?
Dominican poverty level in the United States is 17.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among families in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among families in the United States is 14.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among males in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among males in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among females in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among females in the United States is 19.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 23.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among single males in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among single males in the United States is 15.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among single females in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 19.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Dominican poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 34.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Dominican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 21.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 338th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican unemployment in the United States?
Dominican unemployment in the United States is 7.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Dominican unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Dominican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 7.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of family households in the United States?
Dominican percentage of family households in the United States is 63.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Dominican percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.5%, which is good, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Dominican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican average family size in the United States?
Dominican average family size in the United States is 3.34, which is exceptional, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of single father households in the United States?
Dominican percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Dominican percentage of single mother households in the United States is 9.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Dominican percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Dominican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Dominican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Dominican percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Dominican percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Dominican percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Dominican percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th 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.