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SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
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Liberian Geographic Distribution
Liberian Income
In terms of income, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.4%), median female earnings ($38,215), and median earnings ($43,536), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,917), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($82,005), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,356).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.4 /100 | #268 | Tragic $38,780 |
| Median Family Income | 0.4 /100 | #262 | Tragic $91,722 |
| Median Household Income | 0.2 /100 | #273 | Tragic $75,667 |
| Median Earnings | 1.7 /100 | #254 | Tragic $43,536 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.6 /100 | #261 | Tragic $49,318 |
| Median Female Earnings | 4.4 /100 | #236 | Tragic $38,215 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic $48,917 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #290 | Tragic $82,005 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.3 /100 | #260 | Tragic $88,929 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #271 | Tragic $54,356 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 21.4% |
Liberian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.0%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%), and poverty level among single males (13.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (14.8%), poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (19.9%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.2 /100 | #247 | Tragic 14.1% |
| Families | 0.4 /100 | #247 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Males | 0.3 /100 | #245 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Females | 0.2 /100 | #253 | Tragic 15.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 11.6 /100 | #212 | Poor 20.6% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.2 /100 | #261 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #262 | Tragic 20.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 19.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #253 | Tragic 19.3% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #269 | Tragic 19.9% |
| Single Males | 25.2 /100 | #194 | Fair 13.0% |
| Single Females | 1.4 /100 | #246 | Tragic 22.4% |
| Single Fathers | 83.3 /100 | #141 | Excellent 16.0% |
| Single Mothers | 11.7 /100 | #214 | Poor 29.9% |
| Married Couples | 26.3 /100 | #197 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 3.2 /100 | #226 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 23.2 /100 | #191 | Fair 12.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 14.8% |
Liberian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.8%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.2%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.9 /100 | #248 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Males | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Females | 3.9 /100 | #232 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.2 /100 | #256 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 18.6 /100 | #207 | Poor 17.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 10.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 14.7 /100 | #214 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 2.3 /100 | #226 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 1.3 /100 | #230 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 18.7 /100 | #203 | Poor 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.9 /100 | #242 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 99.9 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 10.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 2.6 /100 | #241 | Tragic 8.1% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 10.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.2 /100 | #255 | Tragic 6.0% |
Liberian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (86.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 67.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 80.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 41.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 78.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 86.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 86.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 85.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 82.7 /100 | #133 | Excellent 83.0% |
Liberian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.3%), average family size (3.25), and percentage of single father households (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (8.6%), percentage of married-couple family households (40.7%), and percentage of family households (62.0%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 62.0% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.6 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 28.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 40.7% |
| Average Family Size | 81.2 /100 | #142 | Excellent 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 2.0 /100 | #251 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 8.6% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 42.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.9 /100 | #252 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 37.4% |
Liberian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.0%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 1.2 /100 | #256 | Tragic 12.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.9 /100 | #257 | Tragic 88.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #279 | Tragic 51.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #290 | Tragic 17.0% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.1 /100 | #292 | Tragic 5.3% |
Liberian Education Level
In terms of education level, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.8%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.6%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.6%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.7%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 1.8 /100 | #239 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Nursery School | 1.1 /100 | #242 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1.3 /100 | #241 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 1.4 /100 | #241 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 1.6 /100 | #239 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 1.8 /100 | #236 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 3.6 /100 | #229 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 5th Grade | 5.7 /100 | #223 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 7.5 /100 | #217 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | 32.5 /100 | #191 | Fair 95.9% |
| 8th Grade | 32.4 /100 | #188 | Fair 95.6% |
| 9th Grade | 37.4 /100 | #185 | Fair 94.8% |
| 10th Grade | 34.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 93.6% |
| 11th Grade | 26.8 /100 | #195 | Fair 92.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 19.8 /100 | #200 | Poor 90.8% |
| High School Diploma | 18.8 /100 | #198 | Poor 88.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 14.6 /100 | #205 | Poor 85.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 3.2 /100 | #229 | Tragic 63.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | 3.1 /100 | #230 | Tragic 56.7% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.9 /100 | #231 | Tragic 43.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.8 /100 | #236 | Tragic 34.6% |
| Master's Degree | 1.3 /100 | #250 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Professional Degree | 0.5 /100 | #276 | Tragic 3.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.9 /100 | #259 | Tragic 1.5% |
Liberian Disability
In terms of disability, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 1.5 /100 | #245 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 3.1 /100 | #225 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Females | 1.1 /100 | #257 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 24.0 /100 | #203 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.4 /100 | #269 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 1.5 /100 | #236 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 25.6% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 6.7 /100 | #224 | Tragic 48.0% |
| Vision | 0.5 /100 | #249 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 89.0 /100 | #122 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 18.6% |
| Ambulatory | 7.1 /100 | #224 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 2.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Liberians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Liberians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
67.8%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
86.4%
(100.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
41.8%
(100.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
78.0%
(100.0/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
21.4%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Liberians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Liberians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
10.8%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Single Mother Households
8.6%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
40.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
10.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
5.6%
(0.0/100)
What is Liberian per capita income in the United States?
Liberian per capita income in the United States is $38,780, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median family income in the United States?
Liberian median family income in the United States is $91,722, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median household income in the United States?
Liberian median household income in the United States is $75,667, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median earnings in the United States?
Liberian median earnings in the United States is $43,536, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median male earnings in the United States?
Liberian median male earnings in the United States is $49,318, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median female earnings in the United States?
Liberian median female earnings in the United States is $38,215, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Liberian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level in the United States?
Liberian poverty level in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among families in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among males in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among males in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among females in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.9%, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemployment in the United States?
Liberian unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Liberian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Liberian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of family households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of family households in the United States is 62.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Liberian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian average family size in the United States?
Liberian average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Liberian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th 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.