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Senegalese Geographic Distribution
Senegalese Income
In terms of income, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.7%), median female earnings ($39,384), and median earnings ($44,373), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,953), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,591), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($86,897).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 4.8 /100 | #231 | Tragic $41,000 |
| Median Family Income | 0.3 /100 | #264 | Tragic $91,475 |
| Median Household Income | 0.2 /100 | #280 | Tragic $74,999 |
| Median Earnings | 5.3 /100 | #239 | Tragic $44,373 |
| Median Male Earnings | 1.0 /100 | #254 | Tragic $49,774 |
| Median Female Earnings | 34.2 /100 | #189 | Fair $39,384 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic $48,953 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.2 /100 | #278 | Tragic $82,852 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic $86,897 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic $53,591 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 20.7% |
Senegalese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.1%), poverty level among single fathers (16.9%), and poverty level among single mothers (31.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (23.0%), poverty level among males (14.1%), and poverty level (15.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 14.1% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 16.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 23.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 15.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 20.9% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 20.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 20.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 20.3% |
| Single Males | 16.4 /100 | #212 | Poor 13.1% |
| Single Females | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 23.0% |
| Single Fathers | 3.2 /100 | #233 | Tragic 16.9% |
| Single Mothers | 0.5 /100 | #254 | Tragic 31.0% |
| Married Couples | 0.3 /100 | #261 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 15.4% |
Senegalese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.2%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (21.0%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.5%), and unemployment rate among males (6.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #275 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 21.0% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #275 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.3 /100 | #256 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 99.7 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 96.5 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Seniors > 65 | 80.4 /100 | #143 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.2 /100 | #275 | Tragic 9.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 6.2 /100 | #226 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.5 /100 | #262 | Tragic 9.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 6.2% |
Senegalese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 66.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 69.1 /100 | #156 | Good 79.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 17.4 /100 | #202 | Poor 35.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 28.1 /100 | #191 | Fair 74.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 90.9 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 99.4 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 97.8 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 9.5 /100 | #205 | Tragic 82.4% |
Senegalese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), average family size (3.21), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (59.8%), percentage of married-couple family households (38.6%), and percentage of population currently married (40.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 59.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.4 /100 | #280 | Tragic 26.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 38.6% |
| Average Family Size | 28.2 /100 | #196 | Fair 3.21 |
| Single Father Households | 88.4 /100 | #149 | Excellent 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 40.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.8 /100 | #254 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.1 /100 | #269 | Tragic 36.8% |
Senegalese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (14.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (44.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (19.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (80.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (44.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 19.8% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 80.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 44.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 14.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 4.3% |
Senegalese Education Level
In terms of education level, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.0%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.6%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.9%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.6%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (87.7%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 5.6 /100 | #219 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 3.2 /100 | #229 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 3.3 /100 | #230 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 1st Grade | 3.5 /100 | #230 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 3.1 /100 | #230 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 3.0 /100 | #229 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 3.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 5th Grade | 2.8 /100 | #236 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 1.8 /100 | #241 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 4.0 /100 | #231 | Tragic 95.6% |
| 8th Grade | 2.7 /100 | #236 | Tragic 95.2% |
| 9th Grade | 1.9 /100 | #246 | Tragic 94.2% |
| 10th Grade | 2.4 /100 | #243 | Tragic 93.0% |
| 11th Grade | 1.4 /100 | #244 | Tragic 91.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 1.1 /100 | #249 | Tragic 89.9% |
| High School Diploma | 1.5 /100 | #249 | Tragic 87.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 1.9 /100 | #241 | Tragic 84.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 7.7 /100 | #215 | Tragic 63.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 16.9 /100 | #207 | Poor 58.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 21.1 /100 | #200 | Fair 45.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 42.2 /100 | #183 | Average 37.5% |
| Master's Degree | 65.6 /100 | #167 | Good 15.2% |
| Professional Degree | 75.3 /100 | #149 | Good 4.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 86.7 /100 | #141 | Excellent 2.0% |
Senegalese Disability
In terms of disability, Senegalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), and percentage of males with a disability (11.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (19.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.3%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 3.5 /100 | #225 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Males | 23.2 /100 | #191 | Fair 11.4% |
| Females | 0.4 /100 | #267 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 94.6 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 4.9 /100 | #224 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.5 /100 | #262 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.9 /100 | #248 | Tragic 24.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 10.7 /100 | #215 | Poor 47.9% |
| Vision | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 99.4 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 2.6% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 19.0% |
| Ambulatory | 1.7 /100 | #239 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 1.3 /100 | #238 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Senegalese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Senegalese in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
20.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
66.7%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.6%
(99.7/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.6%
(99.4/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
85.4%
(99.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Senegalese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Senegalese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
19.8%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
80.4%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
59.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
44.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
38.6%
(0.0/100)
What is Senegalese per capita income in the United States?
Senegalese per capita income in the United States is $41,000, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese median family income in the United States?
Senegalese median family income in the United States is $91,475, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese median household income in the United States?
Senegalese median household income in the United States is $74,999, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese median earnings in the United States?
Senegalese median earnings in the United States is $44,373, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese median male earnings in the United States?
Senegalese median male earnings in the United States is $49,774, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese median female earnings in the United States?
Senegalese median female earnings in the United States is $39,384, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Senegalese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among families in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among families in the United States is 11.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among males in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among males in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among females in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among females in the United States is 16.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Senegalese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese unemployment in the United States?
Senegalese unemployment in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Senegalese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Senegalese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of family households in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of family households in the United States is 59.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese average family size in the United States?
Senegalese average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Senegalese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Senegalese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th 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.