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SOCIAL INDEX
18.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
273rd/ 347
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Guyanese Geographic Distribution
Guyanese Income
In terms of income, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (18.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($55,210), and median female earnings ($40,973), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,351), median family income ($93,373), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($90,966).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 4.5 /100 | #232 | Tragic $40,949 |
| Median Family Income | 0.9 /100 | #246 | Tragic $93,373 |
| Median Household Income | 5.7 /100 | #227 | Tragic $80,734 |
| Median Earnings | 20.6 /100 | #216 | Fair $45,470 |
| Median Male Earnings | 2.2 /100 | #242 | Tragic $50,613 |
| Median Female Earnings | 93.4 /100 | #123 | Exceptional $40,973 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 99.9 /100 | #58 | Exceptional $55,210 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 7.1 /100 | #218 | Tragic $89,940 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.9 /100 | #245 | Tragic $90,966 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.8 /100 | #243 | Tragic $56,351 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 18.3% |
Guyanese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.4%), poverty level among single fathers (16.3%), and poverty level among single females (21.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.4%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Families | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic 11.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #269 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Females | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 15.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 95.3 /100 | #121 | Exceptional 19.4% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 8.6 /100 | #209 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.4 /100 | #247 | Tragic 19.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 19.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #265 | Tragic 19.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #257 | Tragic 19.4% |
| Single Males | 52.0 /100 | #170 | Average 12.8% |
| Single Females | 52.0 /100 | #172 | Average 21.0% |
| Single Fathers | 55.2 /100 | #164 | Average 16.3% |
| Single Mothers | 12.8 /100 | #211 | Poor 29.8% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 16.7% |
Guyanese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.6%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (7.1%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (15.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (24.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 6.7% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 24.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 8.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 1.0 /100 | #251 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 21.8 /100 | #198 | Fair 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 6.6% |
Guyanese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (69.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (27.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.0%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.4 /100 | #270 | Tragic 64.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 78.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 27.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 69.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 83.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.3 /100 | #261 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 1.1 /100 | #244 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.1 /100 | #259 | Tragic 81.5% |
Guyanese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.40), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.5%), and percentage of single father households (2.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently married (41.6%), percentage of married-couple family households (41.4%), and percentage of single mother households (7.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 98.8 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 65.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.1 /100 | #305 | Tragic 26.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 41.4% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 3.40 |
| Single Father Households | 99.1 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 41.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 99.4 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.9 /100 | #244 | Tragic 35.2% |
Guyanese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Guyanese 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 (11.5%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (29.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (70.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (35.4%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 29.3% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 70.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 35.4% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 11.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 3.5% |
Guyanese Education Level
In terms of education level, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.7%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (34.5%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.0%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (96.8%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (96.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 3.0% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 97.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 96.1% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 95.6% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 94.3% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 93.9% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 92.7% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 91.4% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 89.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 88.3% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 85.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 81.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 59.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 54.1% |
| Associate's Degree | 1.0 /100 | #243 | Tragic 42.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.5 /100 | #238 | Tragic 34.5% |
| Master's Degree | 7.6 /100 | #231 | Tragic 13.7% |
| Professional Degree | 1.6 /100 | #247 | Tragic 3.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.1 /100 | #306 | Tragic 1.4% |
Guyanese Disability
In terms of disability, Guyanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.6%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 94.7 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Males | 99.2 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Females | 64.7 /100 | #161 | Good 12.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 1.0% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 99.7 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 75.1 /100 | #157 | Good 11.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 45.8 /100 | #178 | Average 23.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 84.3 /100 | #146 | Excellent 46.9% |
| Vision | 28.9 /100 | #188 | Fair 2.2% |
| Hearing | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 2.3% |
| Cognitive | 17.5 /100 | #196 | Poor 17.5% |
| Ambulatory | 0.2 /100 | #266 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Guyanese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Guyanese in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
18.3%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.40
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.3%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
7.6%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
5.5%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Guyanese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Guyanese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
35.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
29.3%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
70.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
15.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
14.0%
(0.0/100)
What is Guyanese per capita income in the United States?
Guyanese per capita income in the United States is $40,949, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese median family income in the United States?
Guyanese median family income in the United States is $93,373, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese median household income in the United States?
Guyanese median household income in the United States is $80,734, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese median earnings in the United States?
Guyanese median earnings in the United States is $45,470, which is fair, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese median male earnings in the United States?
Guyanese median male earnings in the United States is $50,613, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese median female earnings in the United States?
Guyanese median female earnings in the United States is $40,973, which is exceptional, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Guyanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 18.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among families in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among families in the United States is 11.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among males in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among males in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among females in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among females in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.0%, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.3%, which is average, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Guyanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.8%, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese unemployment in the United States?
Guyanese unemployment in the United States is 6.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Guyanese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Guyanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of family households in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of family households in the United States is 65.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese average family size in the United States?
Guyanese average family size in the United States is 3.40, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Guyanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Guyanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 161st 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.