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5.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
337th/ 347
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Jamaican Geographic Distribution
Jamaican Income
In terms of income, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.6%), median female earnings ($38,670), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,929), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,560), median family income ($90,581), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($88,327).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.7 /100 | #258 | Tragic $39,231 |
| Median Family Income | 0.2 /100 | #270 | Tragic $90,581 |
| Median Household Income | 0.4 /100 | #260 | Tragic $76,583 |
| Median Earnings | 1.3 /100 | #257 | Tragic $43,343 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.3 /100 | #273 | Tragic $48,632 |
| Median Female Earnings | 10.5 /100 | #213 | Poor $38,670 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 4.4 /100 | #230 | Tragic $50,929 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.3 /100 | #270 | Tragic $83,933 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.2 /100 | #265 | Tragic $88,327 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic $54,560 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 19.6% |
Jamaican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.5%), poverty level among single females (21.6%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.1%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Families | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 11.1% |
| Males | 0.1 /100 | #265 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Females | 0.2 /100 | #256 | Tragic 15.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 92.1 /100 | #132 | Exceptional 19.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 1.0 /100 | #246 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 20.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 19.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #275 | Tragic 20.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #264 | Tragic 19.7% |
| Single Males | 7.7 /100 | #226 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Single Females | 14.0 /100 | #212 | Poor 21.6% |
| Single Fathers | 0.3 /100 | #266 | Tragic 17.3% |
| Single Mothers | 11.7 /100 | #215 | Poor 29.9% |
| Married Couples | 0.3 /100 | #260 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 15.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 16.4% |
Jamaican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (21.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 21.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.2 /100 | #265 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic 9.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 8.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 9.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 6.4% |
Jamaican Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.4%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 18.7 /100 | #205 | Poor 64.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 2.0 /100 | #241 | Tragic 78.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.1 /100 | #296 | Tragic 33.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 72.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.8 /100 | #239 | Tragic 83.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 8.8 /100 | #209 | Tragic 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 62.7 /100 | #158 | Good 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 1.8 /100 | #230 | Tragic 82.0% |
Jamaican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.31), percentage of single father households (2.3%), and percentage of family households (64.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (40.9%), percentage of population currently married (41.4%), and percentage of single mother households (8.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 40.6 /100 | #178 | Average 64.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 2.5 /100 | #246 | Tragic 26.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 40.9% |
| Average Family Size | 99.7 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 3.31 |
| Single Father Households | 43.5 /100 | #181 | Average 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 41.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 38.5% |
Jamaican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (45.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (82.1%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (17.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (45.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 17.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 82.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 45.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 15.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 4.6% |
Jamaican Education Level
In terms of education level, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.4%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.5%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (60.5%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (54.9%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (87.2%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 1.2 /100 | #249 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Nursery School | 0.6 /100 | #258 | Tragic 97.6% |
| Kindergarten | 0.6 /100 | #258 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 0.6 /100 | #256 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.6 /100 | #256 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.7 /100 | #254 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 0.8 /100 | #252 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 5th Grade | 0.9 /100 | #252 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 6th Grade | 0.6 /100 | #253 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 7th Grade | 2.2 /100 | #239 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 8th Grade | 1.4 /100 | #245 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 9th Grade | 1.0 /100 | #251 | Tragic 94.1% |
| 10th Grade | 1.2 /100 | #250 | Tragic 92.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.6 /100 | #259 | Tragic 91.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.5 /100 | #257 | Tragic 89.7% |
| High School Diploma | 0.3 /100 | #264 | Tragic 87.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.4 /100 | #257 | Tragic 83.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 60.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.3 /100 | #260 | Tragic 54.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.7 /100 | #249 | Tragic 42.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1.0 /100 | #246 | Tragic 33.6% |
| Master's Degree | 4.1 /100 | #237 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Professional Degree | 1.4 /100 | #252 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.3 /100 | #284 | Tragic 1.5% |
Jamaican Disability
In terms of disability, Jamaicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.4%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.2%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 3.3 /100 | #226 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Males | 10.9 /100 | #203 | Poor 11.5% |
| Females | 1.4 /100 | #253 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 30.7 /100 | #199 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 86.8 /100 | #141 | Excellent 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 5.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 12.2 /100 | #216 | Poor 24.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 19.0 /100 | #206 | Poor 47.7% |
| Vision | 0.1 /100 | #262 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 99.0 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 0.9 /100 | #244 | Tragic 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 6.7% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Jamaicans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Jamaicans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
19.6%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.31
(99.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.7%
(99.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
19.5%
(92.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
6.4%
(86.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Jamaicans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Jamaicans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
14.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
12.6%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
82.1%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
17.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
21.7%
(0.0/100)
What is Jamaican per capita income in the United States?
Jamaican per capita income in the United States is $39,231, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican median family income in the United States?
Jamaican median family income in the United States is $90,581, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican median household income in the United States?
Jamaican median household income in the United States is $76,583, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican median earnings in the United States?
Jamaican median earnings in the United States is $43,343, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican median male earnings in the United States?
Jamaican median male earnings in the United States is $48,632, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican median female earnings in the United States?
Jamaican median female earnings in the United States is $38,670, which is poor, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Jamaican wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level in the United States is 14.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among families in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among families in the United States is 11.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among males in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among males in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among females in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among females in the United States is 15.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among single males in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among single females in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Jamaican poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.9%, which is poor, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican unemployment in the United States?
Jamaican unemployment in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Jamaican unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Jamaican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of family households in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican average family size in the United States?
Jamaican average family size in the United States is 3.31, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of single father households in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Jamaican percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Jamaican percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd 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.