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SOCIAL INDEX
77.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
97th/ 347
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Syrian Geographic Distribution
Syrian Income
In terms of income, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better median male earnings ($58,187), per capita income ($46,837), and median earnings ($48,934), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.6%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,353), and median female earnings ($40,727).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 97.2 /100 | #103 | Exceptional $46,837 |
| Median Family Income | 96.7 /100 | #105 | Exceptional $109,299 |
| Median Household Income | 95.4 /100 | #118 | Exceptional $89,830 |
| Median Earnings | 97.1 /100 | #109 | Exceptional $48,934 |
| Median Male Earnings | 97.4 /100 | #102 | Exceptional $58,187 |
| Median Female Earnings | 89.5 /100 | #133 | Excellent $40,727 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 11.4 /100 | #209 | Poor $51,353 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 92.9 /100 | #118 | Exceptional $99,215 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 96.9 /100 | #103 | Exceptional $107,207 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 93.4 /100 | #112 | Exceptional $63,494 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 1.4 /100 | #263 | Tragic 27.6% |
Syrian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.6%), and poverty level among single females (20.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (16.6%), poverty level among single males (12.8%), and poverty level among males (10.9%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 75.1 /100 | #145 | Good 12.0% |
| Families | 80.3 /100 | #150 | Excellent 8.6% |
| Males | 71.4 /100 | #146 | Good 10.9% |
| Females | 79.6 /100 | #145 | Good 13.0% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 80.2 /100 | #150 | Excellent 19.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 90.2 /100 | #128 | Exceptional 12.9% |
| Children Under 5 years | 79.1 /100 | #148 | Good 16.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 76.1 /100 | #155 | Good 15.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 77.5 /100 | #154 | Good 15.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 76.7 /100 | #155 | Good 15.9% |
| Single Males | 48.4 /100 | #176 | Average 12.8% |
| Single Females | 90.4 /100 | #140 | Exceptional 20.3% |
| Single Fathers | 17.4 /100 | #200 | Poor 16.6% |
| Single Mothers | 85.3 /100 | #148 | Excellent 28.6% |
| Married Couples | 78.7 /100 | #147 | Good 5.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 93.8 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 91.1 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 85.5 /100 | #144 | Excellent 11.0% |
Syrian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.1%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 77.7 /100 | #149 | Good 5.2% |
| Males | 78.0 /100 | #143 | Good 5.2% |
| Females | 62.8 /100 | #165 | Good 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 38.4 /100 | #181 | Fair 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 88.6 /100 | #124 | Excellent 17.1% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 35.6 /100 | #185 | Fair 10.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 82.1 /100 | #125 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 70.3 /100 | #145 | Good 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 80.7 /100 | #133 | Excellent 4.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 77.3 /100 | #146 | Good 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 8.6 /100 | #215 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 97.0 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 53.7 /100 | #170 | Average 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 85.3 /100 | #133 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 49.6 /100 | #175 | Average 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 31.9 /100 | #194 | Fair 7.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 6.9 /100 | #218 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 42.8 /100 | #179 | Average 5.5% |
Syrian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.6%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.0%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 40.0 /100 | #185 | Average 65.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 79.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 90.7 /100 | #141 | Exceptional 37.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 49.5 /100 | #175 | Average 75.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 76.5 /100 | #134 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 70.1 /100 | #153 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 23.2 /100 | #199 | Fair 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 26.0 /100 | #189 | Fair 82.6% |
Syrian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.7%), percentage of single father households (2.2%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.19), percentage of family households (64.5%), and percentage of single mother households (6.0%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 75.2 /100 | #151 | Good 64.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 89.7 /100 | #128 | Excellent 27.8% |
| Married-couple Households | 93.9 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 47.6% |
| Average Family Size | 6.5 /100 | #224 | Tragic 3.19 |
| Single Father Households | 94.8 /100 | #135 | Exceptional 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 86.0 /100 | #139 | Excellent 6.0% |
| Currently Married | 88.9 /100 | #120 | Excellent 47.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 95.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 88.2 /100 | #123 | Excellent 30.2% |
Syrian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 87.1 /100 | #134 | Excellent 9.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 86.3 /100 | #138 | Excellent 90.3% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 81.2 /100 | #145 | Excellent 56.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 47.0 /100 | #175 | Average 19.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 42.0 /100 | #180 | Average 6.3% |
Syrian Education Level
In terms of education level, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.2%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (93.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (16.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.2%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 96.0 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 1.9% |
| Nursery School | 93.9 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| Kindergarten | 93.6 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 1st Grade | 93.7 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 94.0 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 93.8 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 4th Grade | 94.9 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 97.8% |
| 5th Grade | 95.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 97.6% |
| 6th Grade | 94.8 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 97.4% |
| 7th Grade | 96.6 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 96.5% |
| 8th Grade | 96.7 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 96.3% |
| 9th Grade | 97.4 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 95.5% |
| 10th Grade | 97.7 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 94.5% |
| 11th Grade | 98.4 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 93.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 97.2 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 92.2% |
| High School Diploma | 97.0 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 90.3% |
| GED/Equivalency | 96.6 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 87.2% |
| College, Under 1 year | 95.6 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 67.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 95.7 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 61.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 96.7 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 49.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 97.4 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 41.1% |
| Master's Degree | 98.3 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Professional Degree | 99.1 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 97.1 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 2.1% |
Syrian Disability
In terms of disability, Syrians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (22.3%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.7%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 58.5 /100 | #164 | Average 11.7% |
| Males | 46.6 /100 | #176 | Average 11.2% |
| Females | 76.9 /100 | #154 | Good 12.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 16.1 /100 | #215 | Poor 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 33.8 /100 | #184 | Fair 5.6% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 44.3 /100 | #177 | Average 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 79.8 /100 | #150 | Good 11.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 95.3 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 22.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 91.1 /100 | #127 | Exceptional 46.7% |
| Vision | 87.5 /100 | #133 | Excellent 2.1% |
| Hearing | 19.2 /100 | #199 | Poor 3.1% |
| Cognitive | 83.0 /100 | #151 | Excellent 17.1% |
| Ambulatory | 75.5 /100 | #153 | Good 6.0% |
| Self-Care | 59.0 /100 | #165 | Average 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Syrians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Syrians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
5.2%
(99.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
93.4%
(98.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
16.8%
(98.3/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
94.5%
(97.7/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$58,187
(97.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Syrians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Syrians in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
27.6%
(1.4/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.19
(6.5/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
9.2%
(6.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(8.6/100)
#5
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$51,353
(11.4/100)
What is Syrian per capita income in the United States?
Syrian per capita income in the United States is $46,837, which is exceptional, ranking it 103rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian median family income in the United States?
Syrian median family income in the United States is $109,299, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian median household income in the United States?
Syrian median household income in the United States is $89,830, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian median earnings in the United States?
Syrian median earnings in the United States is $48,934, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian median male earnings in the United States?
Syrian median male earnings in the United States is $58,187, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian median female earnings in the United States?
Syrian median female earnings in the United States is $40,727, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Syrian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level in the United States?
Syrian poverty level in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among families in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among males in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among females in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among females in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.6%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.6%, which is poor, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Syrian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Syrian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian unemployment in the United States?
Syrian unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Syrian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Syrian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of family households in the United States?
Syrian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.5%, which is good, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Syrian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Syrian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian average family size in the United States?
Syrian average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Syrian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Syrian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Syrian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Syrian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Syrian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Syrian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Syrian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Syrian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Syrian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 154th 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.