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SOCIAL INDEX
45.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
280th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.