In terms of income, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,714), wage/income gap percentage (24.3%), and median household income ($83,902), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,658), median family income ($98,067), and median male earnings ($52,725).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	31.5 /100 \| #187	Fair $42,971
Median Family Income	8.7 /100 \| #209	Tragic $98,067
Median Household Income	31.7 /100 \| #189	Fair $83,902
Median Earnings	22.4 /100 \| #213	Fair $45,550
Median Male Earnings	15.0 /100 \| #205	Poor $52,725
Median Female Earnings	16.3 /100 \| #205	Poor $38,913
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	97.7 /100 \| #111	Exceptional $53,714
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	21.3 /100 \| #196	Fair $92,204
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	18.0 /100 \| #205	Poor $97,290
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	3.0 /100 \| #229	Tragic $57,658
Wage/Income Gap	97.0 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 24.3%

Immigrants from Colombia Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.3%), poverty level among single males (12.1%), and poverty level among single females (20.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.9%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	47.7 /100 \| #176	Average 12.3%
Families	24.4 /100 \| #197	Fair 9.3%
Males	54.2 /100 \| #169	Average 11.1%
Females	44.5 /100 \| #182	Average 13.5%
Females 18 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 17.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	69.2 /100 \| #158	Good 13.3%
Children Under 5 years	66.9 /100 \| #165	Good 16.9%
Children Under 16 years	54.4 /100 \| #170	Average 16.1%
Boys Under 16 years	50.8 /100 \| #172	Average 16.4%
Girls Under 16 years	67.8 /100 \| #164	Good 16.1%
Single Males	98.6 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 12.1%
Single Females	95.9 /100 \| #114	Exceptional 20.0%
Single Fathers	92.6 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 15.8%
Single Mothers	88.0 /100 \| #140	Excellent 28.5%
Married Couples	3.7 /100 \| #233	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 12.9%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 14.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	5.3 /100 \| #220	Tragic 12.9%

Immigrants from Colombia Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.4%), and unemployment rate among males (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.7%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	64.7 /100 \| #164	Good 5.2%
Males	86.8 /100 \| #126	Excellent 5.1%
Females	26.2 /100 \| #195	Fair 5.3%
Youth < 25	20.9 /100 \| #199	Fair 11.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	2.7 /100 \| #236	Tragic 18.3%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	56.3 /100 \| #169	Average 10.3%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	87.6 /100 \| #111	Excellent 6.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	68.9 /100 \| #149	Good 5.4%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	82.6 /100 \| #131	Excellent 4.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	52.0 /100 \| #173	Average 4.5%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	96.9 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	26.8 /100 \| #194	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	85.6 /100 \| #148	Excellent 8.5%
Women w/ Children < 6	83.9 /100 \| #139	Excellent 7.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	2.1 /100 \| #242	Tragic 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 18	21.4 /100 \| #197	Fair 5.6%

Immigrants from Colombia Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	98.6 /100 \| #101	Exceptional 65.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	97.8 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 80.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.1 /100 \| #290	Tragic 33.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.2 /100 \| #274	Tragic 73.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	58.3 /100 \| #162	Average 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	76.3 /100 \| #147	Good 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	98.3 /100 \| #80	Exceptional 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	97.6 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 83.4%

Immigrants from Colombia Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (66.3%), percentage of family households with children (28.2%), and average family size (3.27), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.6%), percentage of single mother households (6.7%), and percentage of population currently married (46.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 66.3%
Family Households with Children	99.2 /100 \| #94	Exceptional 28.2%
Married-couple Households	46.1 /100 \| #175	Average 46.4%
Average Family Size	92.8 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 3.27
Single Father Households	34.0 /100 \| #187	Fair 2.4%
Single Mother Households	10.5 /100 \| #209	Poor 6.7%
Currently Married	21.0 /100 \| #198	Fair 46.1%
Divorced or Separated	0.6 /100 \| #256	Tragic 12.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	21.7 /100 \| #196	Fair 32.6%

Immigrants from Colombia Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.6%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.4%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.0%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.3%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	44.1 /100 \| #181	Average 10.5%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 87.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic 52.0%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.3 /100 \| #284	Tragic 17.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #286	Tragic 5.4%

Immigrants from Colombia Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Colombia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.9%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (94.7%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.8%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	1.0 /100 \| #252	Tragic 2.4%
Nursery School	0.6 /100 \| #257	Tragic 97.6%
Kindergarten	0.6 /100 \| #257	Tragic 97.6%
1st Grade	0.6 /100 \| #255	Tragic 97.5%
2nd Grade	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic 97.5%
3rd Grade	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic 97.3%
4th Grade	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic 97.0%
5th Grade	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 96.8%
6th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #263	Tragic 96.4%
7th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic 95.1%
8th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic 94.7%
9th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic 93.8%
10th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #269	Tragic 92.5%
11th Grade	0.6 /100 \| #258	Tragic 91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	2.1 /100 \| #237	Tragic 90.1%
High School Diploma	1.0 /100 \| #254	Tragic 87.6%
GED/Equivalency	4.5 /100 \| #230	Tragic 84.4%
College, Under 1 year	4.0 /100 \| #226	Tragic 63.1%
College, 1 year or more	11.6 /100 \| #214	Poor 57.8%
Associate's Degree	41.3 /100 \| #181	Average 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree	45.4 /100 \| #179	Average 37.7%
Master's Degree	48.3 /100 \| #177	Average 14.9%
Professional Degree	59.4 /100 \| #166	Average 4.5%
Doctorate Degree	6.7 /100 \| #225	Tragic 1.7%

Immigrants from Colombia Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Colombia 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 a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.8%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.7 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 10.9%
Males	99.5 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 10.4%
Females	99.9 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 11.4%
Age \| Under 5 years	79.3 /100 \| #142	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	92.9 /100 \| #132	Exceptional 5.4%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 5.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	99.9 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 9.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	96.8 /100 \| #99	Exceptional 22.2%
Age \| Over 75 years	92.6 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 46.7%
Vision	72.1 /100 \| #155	Good 2.1%
Hearing	98.4 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	99.8 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 16.5%
Ambulatory	96.7 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 5.8%
Self-Care	88.5 /100 \| #133	Excellent 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

17.3%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

66.3%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35

5.7%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 34 and 64

9.8%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

11.4%

(99.9/100)

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

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

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

14.6%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65

12.9%

(0.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

33.5%

(0.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74

5.7%

(0.1/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

94.7%

(0.2/100)

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

Immigrants from Colombia per capita income in the United States is $42,971, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia median family income in the United States is $98,067, which is tragic, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia median household income in the United States is $83,902, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia median earnings in the United States is $45,550, which is fair, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia median male earnings in the United States is $52,725, which is poor, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia median female earnings in the United States is $38,913, which is poor, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among families in the United States is 9.3%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among males in the United States is 11.1%, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among females in the United States is 13.5%, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.1%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Colombia unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Colombia unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of family households in the United States is 66.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 46.4%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia average family size in the United States is 3.27, which is exceptional, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.1%, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.6%, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Colombia percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 63rd 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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