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Social Profile
Social Profile
Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

African Social Profile
Average

6,283
SOCIAL INDEX
45.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
280th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

African Income

In terms of income, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.1%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($42,100), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($49,532), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($71,855), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($77,561), and median male earnings ($43,933).
African Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
30.3
/100
|
#282
Fair
$34,413
Median Family Income
27.8
/100
|
#289
Fair
$80,281
Median Household Income
28.5
/100
|
#300
Fair
$66,549
Median Earnings
28.1
/100
|
#280
Fair
$38,348
Median Male Earnings
27.7
/100
|
#284
Fair
$43,933
Median Female Earnings
28.8
/100
|
#278
Fair
$33,380
Householder Age | Under 25 years
37.7
/100
|
#318
Fair
$42,100
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
27.1
/100
|
#312
Fair
$71,855
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
27.1
/100
|
#297
Fair
$77,561
Householder Age | Over 65 years
35.2
/100
|
#288
Fair
$49,532
Wage/Income Gap
68.7
/100
|
#79
Good
23.1%

African Poverty

In terms of poverty, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.0%), poverty level among single males (14.9%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (22.3%), poverty level among children under the age of 5 (23.4%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (22.1%).
African Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
55.8
/100
|
#306
Average
15.7%
Families
60.9
/100
|
#300
Good
12.0%
Males
58.5
/100
|
#306
Average
14.4%
Females
56.5
/100
|
#301
Average
17.0%
Females 18 to 24 years
56.2
/100
|
#296
Average
23.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
61.2
/100
|
#307
Good
17.3%
Children Under 5 years
49.3
/100
|
#313
Average
23.4%
Children Under 16 years
49.4
/100
|
#315
Average
22.1%
Boys Under 16 years
49.8
/100
|
#314
Average
22.2%
Girls Under 16 years
49.2
/100
|
#313
Average
22.3%
Single Males
75.2
/100
|
#299
Good
14.9%
Single Females
56.6
/100
|
#294
Average
25.2%
Single Fathers
63.7
/100
|
#298
Good
18.5%
Single Mothers
59.2
/100
|
#295
Average
33.7%
Married Couples
80.4
/100
|
#251
Excellent
6.0%
Seniors Over 65 years
69.3
/100
|
#260
Good
12.2%
Seniors Over 75 years
70.5
/100
|
#249
Good
13.2%
Receiving Food Stamps
69.3
/100
|
#286
Good
15.0%

African Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among males (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.7%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.6%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.3%).
African Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
83.4
/100
|
#287
Excellent
6.2%
Males
86.8
/100
|
#287
Excellent
6.4%
Females
78.7
/100
|
#281
Good
6.1%
Youth < 25
79.8
/100
|
#287
Good
13.7%
Age | 16 to 19 years
78.4
/100
|
#279
Good
20.6%
Age | 20 to 24 years
82.8
/100
|
#284
Excellent
11.8%
Age | 25 to 29 years
84.4
/100
|
#282
Excellent
7.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
86.0
/100
|
#296
Excellent
6.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
85.5
/100
|
#301
Excellent
5.7%
Age | 45 to 54 years
85.2
/100
|
#282
Excellent
5.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
89.8
/100
|
#268
Excellent
5.2%
Age | 60 to 64 years
87.2
/100
|
#252
Excellent
5.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
85.0
/100
|
#215
Excellent
5.6%
Seniors > 65
85.9
/100
|
#222
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 75
75.3
/100
|
#231
Good
9.6%
Women w/ Children < 6
76.0
/100
|
#310
Good
9.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
75.7
/100
|
#308
Good
10.3%
Women w/ Children < 18
71.7
/100
|
#313
Good
6.7%

African Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.2%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.0%).
African Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
62.9
/100
|
#242
Good
64.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
70.3
/100
|
#291
Good
77.6%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
59.0
/100
|
#124
Average
37.2%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
66.8
/100
|
#188
Good
74.6%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
65.9
/100
|
#281
Good
83.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
76.0
/100
|
#283
Good
83.2%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
73.0
/100
|
#291
Good
82.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
68.8
/100
|
#296
Good
80.2%

African Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (40.2%), and percentage of population currently married (41.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.29), percentage of family households with children (27.5%), and percentage of married-couple family households (41.1%).
African Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
31.4
/100
|
#311
Fair
62.4%
Family Households with Children
25.0
/100
|
#206
Fair
27.5%
Married-couple Households
30.2
/100
|
#312
Fair
41.1%
Average Family Size
20.3
/100
|
#144
Fair
3.29
Single Father Households
80.9
/100
|
#234
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
32.7
/100
|
#317
Fair
8.4%
Currently Married
37.0
/100
|
#306
Fair
41.8%
Divorced or Separated
36.0
/100
|
#309
Fair
13.5%
Births to Unmarried Women
45.1
/100
|
#316
Average
40.2%

African Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%).
African Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
83.1
/100
|
#264
Excellent
12.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
81.1
/100
|
#266
Excellent
87.6%
2+ Vehicles Available
64.5
/100
|
#274
Good
51.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
41.9
/100
|
#241
Average
18.1%
4+ Vehicles Available
31.6
/100
|
#237
Fair
5.8%

African Education Level

In terms of education level, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.0%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.0%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.6%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.6%).
African Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
72.6
/100
|
#194
Good
2.0%
Nursery School
57.8
/100
|
#198
Average
98.0%
Kindergarten
57.5
/100
|
#198
Average
98.0%
1st Grade
63.0
/100
|
#196
Good
97.9%
2nd Grade
63.4
/100
|
#198
Good
97.9%
3rd Grade
56.1
/100
|
#200
Average
97.7%
4th Grade
66.0
/100
|
#199
Good
97.5%
5th Grade
68.1
/100
|
#198
Good
97.3%
6th Grade
57.9
/100
|
#197
Average
97.0%
7th Grade
62.8
/100
|
#195
Good
95.9%
8th Grade
61.6
/100
|
#204
Good
95.5%
9th Grade
68.5
/100
|
#214
Good
94.4%
10th Grade
69.5
/100
|
#226
Good
93.0%
11th Grade
65.7
/100
|
#244
Good
91.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma
62.5
/100
|
#257
Good
89.3%
High School Diploma
61.1
/100
|
#254
Good
87.2%
GED/Equivalency
58.4
/100
|
#257
Average
83.1%
College, Under 1 year
51.7
/100
|
#260
Average
60.7%
College, 1 year or more
49.6
/100
|
#261
Average
54.6%
Associate's Degree
45.9
/100
|
#267
Average
40.4%
Bachelor's Degree
40.0
/100
|
#260
Average
32.2%
Master's Degree
30.9
/100
|
#248
Fair
12.6%
Professional Degree
26.1
/100
|
#260
Fair
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
21.6
/100
|
#245
Fair
1.5%

African Disability

In terms of disability, Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.6%), and percentage of females with a disability (13.1%).
African Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
51.2
/100
|
#292
Average
12.8%
Males
55.2
/100
|
#279
Average
12.4%
Females
49.3
/100
|
#303
Average
13.1%
Age | Under 5 years
83.9
/100
|
#248
Excellent
1.3%
Age | 5 to 17 years
55.6
/100
|
#313
Average
6.3%
Age | 18 to 34 years
59.7
/100
|
#276
Average
7.0%
Age | 35 to 64 years
42.2
/100
|
#298
Average
13.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
65.3
/100
|
#291
Good
26.2%
Age | Over 75 years
72.5
/100
|
#271
Good
49.4%
Vision
60.1
/100
|
#301
Good
2.5%
Hearing
78.0
/100
|
#189
Good
3.0%
Cognitive
34.9
/100
|
#319
Fair
18.5%
Ambulatory
57.1
/100
|
#303
Average
6.9%
Self-Care
61.0
/100
|
#296
Good
2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Africans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Africans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.2%
(89.8/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
5.1%
(87.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Males
6.4%
(86.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
6.7%
(86.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
5.4%
(85.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Africans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Africans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.29
(20.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.5%
(21.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.5%
(25.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.6%
(26.1/100)
#5
Household Income with Householder Between the Ages 25 and 44
$71,855
(27.1/100)
What is African per capita income in the United States?
African per capita income in the United States is $34,413, which is fair, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median family income in the United States?
African median family income in the United States is $80,281, which is fair, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median household income in the United States?
African median household income in the United States is $66,549, which is fair, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median earnings in the United States?
African median earnings in the United States is $38,348, which is fair, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median male earnings in the United States?
African median male earnings in the United States is $43,933, which is fair, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African median female earnings in the United States?
African median female earnings in the United States is $33,380, which is fair, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
African wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.1%, which is good, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level in the United States?
African poverty level in the United States is 15.7%, which is average, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among families in the United States?
African poverty level among families in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among males in the United States?
African poverty level among males in the United States is 14.4%, which is average, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among females in the United States?
African poverty level among females in the United States is 17.0%, which is average, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 22.1%, which is average, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single males in the United States?
African poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.9%, which is good, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single females in the United States?
African poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.2%, which is average, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
African poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.5%, which is good, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
African poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.7%, which is average, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.0%, which is good, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemployment in the United States?
African unemployment in the United States is 6.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemployment rate among males in the United States?
African unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of family households in the United States?
African percentage of family households in the United States is 62.4%, which is fair, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of family households with children in the United States?
African percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.5%, which is fair, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.1%, which is fair, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African average family size in the United States?
African average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is fair, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of single father households in the United States?
African percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of single mother households in the United States?
African percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.4%, which is fair, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population currently married in the United States?
African percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.8%, which is fair, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.5%, which is fair, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 40.2%, which is average, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is African percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
African percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is average, ranking it 303rd 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.