In terms of income, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.7%), median female earnings ($39,294), and median earnings ($45,030), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,174), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($86,589), and per capita income ($40,339).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	2.3 /100 \| #240	Tragic $40,339
Median Family Income	4.0 /100 \| #222	Tragic $96,439
Median Household Income	7.7 /100 \| #222	Tragic $81,236
Median Earnings	12.2 /100 \| #226	Poor $45,030
Median Male Earnings	4.2 /100 \| #230	Tragic $51,310
Median Female Earnings	30.2 /100 \| #193	Fair $39,294
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.1 /100 \| #283	Tragic $49,174
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	1.2 /100 \| #247	Tragic $86,589
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	5.9 /100 \| #221	Tragic $94,804
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	10.7 /100 \| #211	Poor $58,942
Wage/Income Gap	99.9 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 22.7%

Immigrants from Nigeria Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.9%), poverty level among single mothers (28.9%), and poverty level among single males (12.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.6%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.4%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (18.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	1.7 /100 \| #228	Tragic 13.5%
Families	1.9 /100 \| #236	Tragic 10.2%
Males	1.6 /100 \| #224	Tragic 12.3%
Females	2.1 /100 \| #227	Tragic 14.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	54.3 /100 \| #171	Average 20.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	6.2 /100 \| #215	Tragic 14.3%
Children Under 5 years	2.1 /100 \| #221	Tragic 19.0%
Children Under 16 years	1.0 /100 \| #234	Tragic 18.4%
Boys Under 16 years	1.2 /100 \| #233	Tragic 18.4%
Girls Under 16 years	1.0 /100 \| #237	Tragic 18.6%
Single Males	62.8 /100 \| #164	Good 12.7%
Single Females	36.8 /100 \| #187	Fair 21.2%
Single Fathers	90.8 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 15.9%
Single Mothers	65.9 /100 \| #163	Good 28.9%
Married Couples	11.3 /100 \| #217	Poor 5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	3.4 /100 \| #224	Tragic 11.7%
Seniors Over 75 years	3.3 /100 \| #223	Tragic 13.0%
Receiving Food Stamps	3.4 /100 \| #231	Tragic 13.1%

Immigrants from Nigeria Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.6%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.2%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.0%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.1 /100 \| #267	Tragic 5.8%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #269	Tragic 6.0%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 5.8%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 13.0%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.2 /100 \| #257	Tragic 18.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 11.5%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 7.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.6 /100 \| #239	Tragic 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	1.2 /100 \| #233	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	13.3 /100 \| #209	Poor 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	8.0 /100 \| #219	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	29.6 /100 \| #191	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 9.6%
Women w/ Children < 6	10.3 /100 \| #217	Poor 7.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 10.2%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.1 /100 \| #258	Tragic 6.1%

Immigrants from Nigeria Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 66.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	86.4 /100 \| #138	Excellent 79.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	16.8 /100 \| #203	Poor 35.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	24.2 /100 \| #198	Fair 74.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	9.0 /100 \| #218	Tragic 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	42.5 /100 \| #179	Average 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	73.3 /100 \| #150	Good 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	74.1 /100 \| #148	Good 83.0%

Immigrants from Nigeria Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.6%), average family size (3.32), and percentage of family households (64.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (7.8%), percentage of population currently married (43.4%), and percentage of married-couple family households (43.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	60.1 /100 \| #164	Good 64.4%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 28.6%
Married-couple Households	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 43.2%
Average Family Size	99.7 /100 \| #84	Exceptional 3.32
Single Father Households	18.7 /100 \| #211	Poor 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 7.8%
Currently Married	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 43.4%
Divorced or Separated	40.5 /100 \| #185	Average 12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.7 /100 \| #247	Tragic 35.4%

Immigrants from Nigeria Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.7%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.2%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	1.9 /100 \| #249	Tragic 11.8%
1+ Vehicles Available	1.5 /100 \| #248	Tragic 88.2%
2+ Vehicles Available	1.2 /100 \| #246	Tragic 52.9%
3+ Vehicles Available	10.3 /100 \| #216	Poor 18.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	15.6 /100 \| #208	Poor 6.1%

Immigrants from Nigeria Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.6%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (36.7%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (2.5%), percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.3%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (97.0%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.2 /100 \| #269	Tragic 2.5%
Nursery School	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 97.5%
Kindergarten	0.3 /100 \| #268	Tragic 97.5%
1st Grade	0.3 /100 \| #268	Tragic 97.5%
2nd Grade	0.3 /100 \| #268	Tragic 97.4%
3rd Grade	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 97.3%
4th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 97.0%
5th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #266	Tragic 96.7%
6th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #262	Tragic 96.4%
7th Grade	0.4 /100 \| #264	Tragic 95.2%
8th Grade	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 94.9%
9th Grade	0.6 /100 \| #255	Tragic 94.0%
10th Grade	0.7 /100 \| #256	Tragic 92.7%
11th Grade	0.8 /100 \| #252	Tragic 91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	1.3 /100 \| #247	Tragic 89.9%
High School Diploma	1.5 /100 \| #250	Tragic 87.7%
GED/Equivalency	3.6 /100 \| #234	Tragic 84.3%
College, Under 1 year	8.8 /100 \| #214	Tragic 63.7%
College, 1 year or more	13.3 /100 \| #211	Poor 57.9%
Associate's Degree	11.4 /100 \| #216	Poor 44.6%
Bachelor's Degree	23.1 /100 \| #203	Fair 36.7%
Master's Degree	32.7 /100 \| #193	Fair 14.6%
Professional Degree	11.7 /100 \| #210	Poor 4.1%
Doctorate Degree	22.4 /100 \| #201	Fair 1.8%

Immigrants from Nigeria Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of females with a disability (11.8%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.0%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.2%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	96.0 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 11.3%
Males	95.1 /100 \| #104	Exceptional 10.8%
Females	97.2 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 11.8%
Age \| Under 5 years	50.0 /100 \| #175	Average 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	23.4 /100 \| #195	Fair 5.7%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	70.4 /100 \| #164	Good 6.5%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	32.5 /100 \| #190	Fair 11.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	11.7 /100 \| #218	Poor 24.0%
Age \| Over 75 years	34.0 /100 \| #184	Fair 47.5%
Vision	13.5 /100 \| #207	Poor 2.2%
Hearing	99.8 /100 \| #23	Exceptional 2.6%
Cognitive	0.2 /100 \| #274	Tragic 18.0%
Ambulatory	90.9 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 5.9%
Self-Care	90.3 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

66.9%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.6%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.7%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.6%

(99.8/100)

Average Family Size

3.32

(99.7/100)

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

11.5%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

10.2%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

13.0%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Single Mother Households

7.8%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

6.0%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Nigeria per capita income in the United States is $40,339, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median family income in the United States is $96,439, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median household income in the United States is $81,236, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median earnings in the United States is $45,030, which is poor, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median male earnings in the United States is $51,310, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median female earnings in the United States is $39,294, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among families in the United States is 10.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among males in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among females in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.2%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.9%, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of family households in the United States is 64.4%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria average family size in the United States is 3.32, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th 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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