In terms of income, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,387), and median household income ($75,420), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,307), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,265), and median family income ($86,989).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic $36,823
Median Family Income	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic $86,989
Median Household Income	0.2 /100 \| #276	Tragic $75,420
Median Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #301	Tragic $41,049
Median Male Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #301	Tragic $46,941
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic $35,307
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	12.3 /100 \| #206	Poor $51,387
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #287	Tragic $82,166
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #276	Tragic $87,219
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic $53,265
Wage/Income Gap	99.2 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 23.7%

Immigrants from Latin America Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.7%), poverty level among single fathers (16.4%), and poverty level among single males (13.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.2%), and poverty level among married-couple families (7.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 15.0%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 11.8%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 13.6%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 16.4%
Females 18 to 24 years	81.3 /100 \| #148	Excellent 19.7%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 16.0%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 21.2%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 20.5%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 20.6%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 20.6%
Single Males	1.3 /100 \| #245	Tragic 13.5%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 23.7%
Single Fathers	37.2 /100 \| #180	Fair 16.4%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 32.4%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 7.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 14.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 15.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 15.7%

Immigrants from Latin America Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.0%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemploymnet rate among females (6.1%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.3%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 5.9%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #263	Tragic 5.9%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 6.1%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #266	Tragic 12.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 19.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 11.0%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 7.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #260	Tragic 6.1%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #258	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 75	13.4 /100 \| #213	Poor 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 8.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 9.6%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 6.4%

Immigrants from Latin America Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.1%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	16.4 /100 \| #207	Poor 64.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.0 /100 \| #271	Tragic 78.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.3 /100 \| #276	Tragic 33.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	2.7 /100 \| #239	Tragic 74.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 82.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 83.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 82.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 81.0%

Immigrants from Latin America Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.7%), percentage of family households (67.2%), and average family size (3.42), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of single mother households (7.9%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (37.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 67.2%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 29.7%
Married-couple Households	1.6 /100 \| #229	Tragic 44.7%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 3.42
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 2.8%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 7.9%
Currently Married	0.1 /100 \| #260	Tragic 43.8%
Divorced or Separated	2.8 /100 \| #243	Tragic 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 37.1%

Immigrants from Latin America Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.5%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.3%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.4%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	53.2 /100 \| #170	Average 10.4%
1+ Vehicles Available	60.3 /100 \| #167	Good 89.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	13.1 /100 \| #206	Poor 54.3%
3+ Vehicles Available	94.5 /100 \| #119	Exceptional 20.5%
4+ Vehicles Available	99.4 /100 \| #92	Exceptional 7.1%

Immigrants from Latin America Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.3%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.3%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (92.2%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (91.7%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (90.4%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 3.3%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 96.7%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 96.7%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 96.7%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #330	Tragic 96.5%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 96.2%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 95.7%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 95.3%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 94.7%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 92.2%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 91.7%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 90.4%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #338	Tragic 88.3%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #338	Tragic 86.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 85.0%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 82.1%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 78.5%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 56.3%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 50.7%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 37.9%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 30.1%
Master's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 11.3%
Professional Degree	0.1 /100 \| #310	Tragic 3.3%
Doctorate Degree	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 1.3%

Immigrants from Latin America Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Latin America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.3%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.5%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	54.1 /100 \| #168	Average 11.7%
Males	54.0 /100 \| #168	Average 11.2%
Females	59.0 /100 \| #167	Average 12.2%
Age \| Under 5 years	65.8 /100 \| #160	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	34.3 /100 \| #183	Fair 5.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	94.9 /100 \| #113	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	27.5 /100 \| #194	Fair 11.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #266	Tragic 25.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 49.5%
Vision	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	90.5 /100 \| #115	Exceptional 2.8%
Cognitive	9.7 /100 \| #207	Tragic 17.6%
Ambulatory	11.0 /100 \| #215	Poor 6.3%
Self-Care	0.2 /100 \| #263	Tragic 2.7%

Common Questions

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

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

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.7%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

67.2%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.42

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

7.1%

(99.4/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

23.7%

(99.2/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

90.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

91.7%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education

86.8%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

92.2%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education

88.3%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Latin America per capita income in the United States is $36,823, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America median family income in the United States is $86,989, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America median household income in the United States is $75,420, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Latin America median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Latin America median earnings in the United States is $41,049, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America median male earnings in the United States is $46,941, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America median female earnings in the United States is $35,307, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Latin America poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level in the United States is 15.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among families in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among males in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among females in the United States is 16.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.4%, which is fair, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Latin America unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Latin America unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of family households in the United States is 67.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America average family size in the United States is 3.42, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Latin America percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 167th 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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