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SOCIAL INDEX
55.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
168th/ 347
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Peruvian Geographic Distribution
Peruvian Income
In terms of income, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($56,052), median household income ($90,261), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($98,886), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (25.6%), per capita income ($44,479), and median female earnings ($40,234).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 71.5 /100 | #152 | Good $44,479 |
| Median Family Income | 80.4 /100 | #151 | Excellent $105,444 |
| Median Household Income | 96.5 /100 | #113 | Exceptional $90,261 |
| Median Earnings | 84.2 /100 | #150 | Excellent $47,628 |
| Median Male Earnings | 75.8 /100 | #152 | Good $55,659 |
| Median Female Earnings | 75.3 /100 | #156 | Good $40,234 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional $56,052 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 91.7 /100 | #121 | Exceptional $98,886 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 91.5 /100 | #129 | Exceptional $105,070 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 86.8 /100 | #126 | Excellent $62,766 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 60.1 /100 | #169 | Good 25.6% |
Peruvian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.2%), poverty level among single males (11.8%), and poverty level among single females (19.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.7%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 85.6 /100 | #132 | Excellent 11.8% |
| Families | 68.0 /100 | #159 | Good 8.8% |
| Males | 87.1 /100 | #121 | Excellent 10.7% |
| Females | 85.2 /100 | #136 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 17.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 95.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 12.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 94.1 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 16.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 87.2 /100 | #137 | Excellent 15.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 88.1 /100 | #134 | Excellent 15.5% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 91.2 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 15.4% |
| Single Males | 99.8 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 11.8% |
| Single Females | 99.4 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 19.4% |
| Single Fathers | 99.2 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 15.4% |
| Single Mothers | 99.2 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 27.5% |
| Married Couples | 37.6 /100 | #183 | Fair 5.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 4.2 /100 | #220 | Tragic 11.7% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.8 /100 | #238 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 49.3 /100 | #176 | Average 11.7% |
Peruvian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 29.9 /100 | #196 | Fair 5.3% |
| Males | 51.9 /100 | #171 | Average 5.3% |
| Females | 9.6 /100 | #217 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 14.0 /100 | #205 | Poor 11.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 38.8 /100 | #194 | Fair 17.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 17.2 /100 | #209 | Poor 10.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 68.1 /100 | #148 | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 50.2 /100 | #173 | Average 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 54.4 /100 | #167 | Average 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 31.5 /100 | #195 | Fair 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 37.0 /100 | #185 | Fair 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 1.6 /100 | #244 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 2.2 /100 | #235 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.8 /100 | #244 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 7.3 /100 | #222 | Tragic 9.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 72.3 /100 | #157 | Good 7.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 9.0 /100 | #212 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 12.1 /100 | #207 | Poor 5.6% |
Peruvian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.5%), 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 | 99.8 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 66.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 99.1 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 80.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 1.4 /100 | #255 | Tragic 34.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 13.3 /100 | #213 | Poor 74.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 64.7 /100 | #149 | Good 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 65.9 /100 | #157 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 98.3 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 98.7 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 83.6% |
Peruvian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.1%), percentage of family households with children (29.0%), and average family size (3.30), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (6.5%), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of population currently married (46.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 67.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 29.0% |
| Married-couple Households | 93.8 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 47.6% |
| Average Family Size | 99.2 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 3.30 |
| Single Father Households | 27.1 /100 | #200 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 21.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 6.5% |
| Currently Married | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 46.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 80.9 /100 | #144 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 55.5 /100 | #166 | Average 31.5% |
Peruvian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.8%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 8.4 /100 | #221 | Tragic 11.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 7.9 /100 | #221 | Tragic 88.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 33.7 /100 | #186 | Fair 55.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 58.8 /100 | #168 | Average 19.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 69.4 /100 | #157 | Good 6.5% |
Peruvian Education Level
In terms of education level, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.3%), 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 | 1.4 /100 | #244 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Nursery School | 1.0 /100 | #246 | Tragic 97.6% |
| Kindergarten | 1.0 /100 | #249 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 1.0 /100 | #247 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.9 /100 | #250 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.8 /100 | #252 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 0.7 /100 | #255 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 5th Grade | 0.6 /100 | #257 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 6th Grade | 0.4 /100 | #260 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 7th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #272 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 8th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 94.7% |
| 9th Grade | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic 93.8% |
| 10th Grade | 0.4 /100 | #264 | Tragic 92.6% |
| 11th Grade | 1.0 /100 | #249 | Tragic 91.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 2.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 90.2% |
| High School Diploma | 1.9 /100 | #245 | Tragic 87.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 9.2 /100 | #215 | Tragic 84.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 13.7 /100 | #205 | Poor 64.1% |
| College, 1 year or more | 27.5 /100 | #193 | Fair 58.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 50.5 /100 | #172 | Average 46.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 63.4 /100 | #163 | Good 38.3% |
| Master's Degree | 68.7 /100 | #162 | Good 15.3% |
| Professional Degree | 65.2 /100 | #162 | Good 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 34.4 /100 | #186 | Fair 1.8% |
Peruvian Disability
In terms of disability, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.3%), percentage of population with a disability (10.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.8%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.8 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Males | 99.6 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Females | 99.9 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 37.6 /100 | #189 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 98.5 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 99.6 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.8 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 96.1 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 22.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 86.5 /100 | #142 | Excellent 46.8% |
| Vision | 93.5 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 97.7 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 99.3 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 99.5 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | 91.3 /100 | #121 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Peruvians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Peruvians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
67.1%
(100.0/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
17.2%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.0%
(100.0/100)
#4
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$56,052
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Females with a Disability
11.3%
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Peruvians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Peruvians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
94.7%
(0.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
93.8%
(0.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
95.1%
(0.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
92.6%
(0.4/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education
96.4%
(0.4/100)
What is Peruvian per capita income in the United States?
Peruvian per capita income in the United States is $44,479, which is good, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median family income in the United States?
Peruvian median family income in the United States is $105,444, which is excellent, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median household income in the United States?
Peruvian median household income in the United States is $90,261, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median earnings in the United States is $47,628, which is excellent, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median male earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median male earnings in the United States is $55,659, which is good, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median female earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median female earnings in the United States is $40,234, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Peruvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.6%, which is good, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among families in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.8%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among males in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among females in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemployment in the United States?
Peruvian unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Peruvian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Peruvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of family households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of family households in the United States is 67.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian average family size in the United States?
Peruvian average family size in the United States is 3.30, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.5%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.6%, which is average, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.5%, which is average, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th 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.