In terms of income, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.2%), median female earnings ($40,257), and median earnings ($46,564), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,609), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($90,372), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($97,284).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	31.0 /100 \| #188	Fair $42,950
Median Family Income	22.5 /100 \| #198	Fair $100,256
Median Household Income	23.8 /100 \| #204	Fair $83,289
Median Earnings	54.6 /100 \| #168	Average $46,564
Median Male Earnings	26.6 /100 \| #196	Fair $53,457
Median Female Earnings	76.2 /100 \| #155	Good $40,257
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	2.0 /100 \| #245	Tragic $50,609
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	8.9 /100 \| #214	Tragic $90,372
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	17.9 /100 \| #206	Poor $97,284
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	23.4 /100 \| #194	Fair $59,837
Wage/Income Gap	99.8 /100 \| #83	Exceptional 23.2%

Immigrants from Africa Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.8%), poverty level among single males (12.7%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among males (12.2%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.0%), and poverty level (13.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	2.5 /100 \| #223	Tragic 13.4%
Families	4.3 /100 \| #223	Tragic 9.9%
Males	2.1 /100 \| #222	Tragic 12.2%
Females	3.3 /100 \| #223	Tragic 14.5%
Females 18 to 24 years	3.0 /100 \| #247	Tragic 21.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	13.4 /100 \| #205	Poor 14.1%
Children Under 5 years	4.6 /100 \| #217	Tragic 18.6%
Children Under 16 years	2.5 /100 \| #227	Tragic 18.0%
Boys Under 16 years	2.6 /100 \| #226	Tragic 18.1%
Girls Under 16 years	2.7 /100 \| #225	Tragic 18.2%
Single Males	63.4 /100 \| #161	Good 12.7%
Single Females	16.7 /100 \| #204	Poor 21.5%
Single Fathers	95.1 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 15.8%
Single Mothers	31.6 /100 \| #189	Fair 29.4%
Married Couples	17.6 /100 \| #207	Poor 5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	6.4 /100 \| #217	Tragic 11.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	5.9 /100 \| #214	Tragic 12.9%
Receiving Food Stamps	7.6 /100 \| #214	Tragic 12.8%

Immigrants from Africa Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (12.1%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.4%), and unemployment rate among males (5.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	4.9 /100 \| #231	Tragic 5.5%
Males	1.7 /100 \| #230	Tragic 5.6%
Females	8.5 /100 \| #220	Tragic 5.4%
Youth < 25	1.1 /100 \| #239	Tragic 12.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	12.0 /100 \| #219	Poor 18.0%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	3.5 /100 \| #234	Tragic 10.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	41.1 /100 \| #180	Average 6.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	31.0 /100 \| #193	Fair 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	8.2 /100 \| #214	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	13.6 /100 \| #208	Poor 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	64.2 /100 \| #162	Good 4.8%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	86.6 /100 \| #139	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	28.3 /100 \| #189	Fair 5.4%
Seniors > 65	29.6 /100 \| #193	Fair 5.2%
Seniors > 75	9.7 /100 \| #218	Tragic 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 6	32.4 /100 \| #192	Fair 7.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	1.6 /100 \| #246	Tragic 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	3.1 /100 \| #231	Tragic 5.8%

Immigrants from Africa Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.0%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 67.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	99.6 /100 \| #47	Exceptional 80.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	96.1 /100 \| #125	Exceptional 38.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	94.6 /100 \| #120	Exceptional 75.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	96.7 /100 \| #85	Exceptional 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	98.6 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 85.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	98.4 /100 \| #78	Exceptional 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	92.6 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 83.2%

Immigrants from Africa Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.0%), average family size (3.25), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (62.4%), percentage of married-couple family households (42.9%), and percentage of population currently married (43.9%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 62.4%
Family Households with Children	96.8 /100 \| #115	Exceptional 28.0%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 42.9%
Average Family Size	77.9 /100 \| #146	Good 3.25
Single Father Households	30.0 /100 \| #191	Fair 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.4 /100 \| #250	Tragic 7.3%
Currently Married	0.2 /100 \| #257	Tragic 43.9%
Divorced or Separated	30.3 /100 \| #197	Fair 12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	14.3 /100 \| #204	Poor 33.0%

Immigrants from Africa Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 12.5%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #269	Tragic 87.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #277	Tragic 51.8%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.5 /100 \| #272	Tragic 17.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	1.0 /100 \| #264	Tragic 5.6%

Immigrants from Africa Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.0%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.7%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.6%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.5%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.4%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	1.1 /100 \| #251	Tragic 2.4%
Nursery School	0.8 /100 \| #252	Tragic 97.6%
Kindergarten	0.8 /100 \| #253	Tragic 97.6%
1st Grade	0.9 /100 \| #252	Tragic 97.6%
2nd Grade	0.8 /100 \| #251	Tragic 97.5%
3rd Grade	0.8 /100 \| #253	Tragic 97.4%
4th Grade	1.0 /100 \| #249	Tragic 97.1%
5th Grade	1.1 /100 \| #247	Tragic 96.9%
6th Grade	1.3 /100 \| #246	Tragic 96.6%
7th Grade	2.7 /100 \| #235	Tragic 95.5%
8th Grade	2.7 /100 \| #237	Tragic 95.2%
9th Grade	3.9 /100 \| #232	Tragic 94.3%
10th Grade	5.0 /100 \| #230	Tragic 93.1%
11th Grade	6.5 /100 \| #222	Tragic 91.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma	8.5 /100 \| #214	Tragic 90.5%
High School Diploma	10.6 /100 \| #217	Poor 88.4%
GED/Equivalency	17.5 /100 \| #198	Poor 85.1%
College, Under 1 year	44.7 /100 \| #182	Average 65.3%
College, 1 year or more	56.1 /100 \| #166	Average 59.6%
Associate's Degree	63.2 /100 \| #162	Good 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree	76.5 /100 \| #151	Good 38.9%
Master's Degree	84.0 /100 \| #142	Excellent 15.7%
Professional Degree	72.5 /100 \| #152	Good 4.6%
Doctorate Degree	87.0 /100 \| #140	Excellent 2.0%

Immigrants from Africa Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.9%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	89.3 /100 \| #132	Excellent 11.4%
Males	89.4 /100 \| #120	Excellent 10.9%
Females	90.0 /100 \| #142	Excellent 11.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	65.1 /100 \| #161	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	10.8 /100 \| #206	Poor 5.7%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	45.9 /100 \| #176	Average 6.6%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	29.0 /100 \| #193	Fair 11.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	24.4 /100 \| #198	Fair 23.7%
Age \| Over 75 years	53.6 /100 \| #171	Average 47.3%
Vision	62.6 /100 \| #167	Good 2.1%
Hearing	98.0 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	0.1 /100 \| #290	Tragic 18.1%
Ambulatory	94.7 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 5.9%
Self-Care	93.7 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Africa in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Africa in the United States are:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

67.4%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

23.2%

(99.8/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64

80.4%

(99.6/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

85.3%

(98.6/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

84.9%

(98.4/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Africa in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Africa in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households

62.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

42.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability

18.1%

(0.1/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

51.8%

(0.2/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Married

43.9%

(0.2/100)

What is Immigrants from Africa per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa per capita income in the United States is $42,950, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa median family income in the United States is $100,256, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa median household income in the United States is $83,289, which is fair, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa median earnings in the United States is $46,564, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa median male earnings in the United States is $53,457, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa median female earnings in the United States is $40,257, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among families in the United States is 9.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among males in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among females in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.5%, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households in the United States is 62.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.0%, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd 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.

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