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

Barbadian Social Profile
Average

6,431
SOCIAL INDEX
48.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
267th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Barbadian Income

In terms of income, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (18.9%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,448), and median female earnings ($37,753), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($82,956), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($49,676), and median male earnings ($47,055).
Barbadian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
45.2
/100
|
#202
Average
$38,517
Median Family Income
37.4
/100
|
#236
Fair
$86,459
Median Household Income
40.0
/100
|
#239
Average
$73,115
Median Earnings
43.2
/100
|
#196
Average
$41,992
Median Male Earnings
37.1
/100
|
#232
Fair
$47,055
Median Female Earnings
55.4
/100
|
#113
Average
$37,753
Householder Age | Under 25 years
58.2
/100
|
#172
Average
$47,448
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
42.7
/100
|
#224
Average
$81,955
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
35.5
/100
|
#253
Fair
$82,956
Householder Age | Over 65 years
35.6
/100
|
#284
Fair
$49,676
Wage/Income Gap
87.7
/100
|
#9
Excellent
18.9%

Barbadian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.1%), poverty level among married-couple families (6.3%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (14.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.9%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (20.3%).
Barbadian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
62.3
/100
|
#271
Good
14.7%
Families
64.4
/100
|
#279
Good
11.4%
Males
64.2
/100
|
#271
Good
13.5%
Females
63.1
/100
|
#267
Good
15.9%
Females 18 to 24 years
66.6
/100
|
#237
Good
21.1%
Females 25 to 34 years
75.5
/100
|
#223
Good
14.6%
Children Under 5 years
61.6
/100
|
#259
Good
20.5%
Children Under 16 years
57.9
/100
|
#277
Average
20.3%
Boys Under 16 years
57.9
/100
|
#275
Average
20.4%
Girls Under 16 years
57.9
/100
|
#277
Average
20.4%
Single Males
83.0
/100
|
#223
Excellent
13.1%
Single Females
71.8
/100
|
#222
Good
22.2%
Single Fathers
70.3
/100
|
#244
Good
17.1%
Single Mothers
70.9
/100
|
#235
Good
30.9%
Married Couples
77.9
/100
|
#269
Good
6.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
55.9
/100
|
#313
Average
13.9%
Seniors Over 75 years
54.8
/100
|
#305
Average
15.4%
Receiving Food Stamps
64.9
/100
|
#306
Good
16.2%

Barbadian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.3%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.9%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.7%).
Barbadian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
80.9
/100
|
#306
Excellent
6.5%
Males
83.3
/100
|
#309
Excellent
6.9%
Females
78.2
/100
|
#285
Good
6.2%
Youth < 25
73.9
/100
|
#315
Good
14.7%
Age | 16 to 19 years
69.3
/100
|
#312
Good
22.9%
Age | 20 to 24 years
75.9
/100
|
#318
Good
12.9%
Age | 25 to 29 years
83.4
/100
|
#294
Excellent
7.9%
Age | 30 to 34 years
86.2
/100
|
#290
Excellent
6.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
84.8
/100
|
#304
Excellent
5.8%
Age | 45 to 54 years
82.2
/100
|
#310
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 55 to 59 years
89.6
/100
|
#274
Excellent
5.3%
Age | 60 to 64 years
83.5
/100
|
#296
Excellent
5.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
83.7
/100
|
#266
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 65
83.7
/100
|
#284
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 75
72.8
/100
|
#275
Good
9.9%
Women w/ Children < 6
85.0
/100
|
#193
Excellent
7.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
86.5
/100
|
#126
Excellent
8.7%
Women w/ Children < 18
76.7
/100
|
#272
Good
6.3%

Barbadian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (70.7%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%).
Barbadian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
66.3
/100
|
#198
Good
65.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
76.9
/100
|
#253
Good
78.6%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
27.5
/100
|
#317
Fair
30.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
42.7
/100
|
#325
Average
70.7%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
71.9
/100
|
#233
Good
83.9%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
85.3
/100
|
#183
Excellent
84.4%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
83.7
/100
|
#187
Excellent
84.1%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
75.6
/100
|
#260
Good
81.2%

Barbadian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.2%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.2%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (37.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (26.6%), percentage of married-couple family households (39.7%), and average family size (3.35).
Barbadian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
34.7
/100
|
#289
Fair
63.0%
Family Households with Children
19.0
/100
|
#301
Poor
26.6%
Married-couple Households
22.2
/100
|
#328
Fair
39.7%
Average Family Size
26.3
/100
|
#89
Fair
3.35
Single Father Households
88.2
/100
|
#124
Excellent
2.2%
Single Mother Households
35.3
/100
|
#307
Fair
8.2%
Currently Married
29.7
/100
|
#326
Fair
40.7%
Divorced or Separated
58.2
/100
|
#170
Average
12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women
54.5
/100
|
#272
Average
37.0%

Barbadian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (26.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (73.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (38.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (12.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (38.3%).
Barbadian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
51.0
/100
|
#334
Average
26.3%
1+ Vehicles Available
45.3
/100
|
#334
Average
73.8%
2+ Vehicles Available
25.6
/100
|
#335
Fair
38.3%
3+ Vehicles Available
15.5
/100
|
#336
Poor
12.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
11.1
/100
|
#335
Poor
3.8%

Barbadian Education Level

In terms of education level, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (92.2%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.1%), and percentage of population with no schooling (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.3%).
Barbadian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
60.5
/100
|
#272
Good
2.4%
Nursery School
48.0
/100
|
#271
Average
97.6%
Kindergarten
47.6
/100
|
#271
Average
97.6%
1st Grade
52.2
/100
|
#271
Average
97.6%
2nd Grade
52.5
/100
|
#271
Average
97.5%
3rd Grade
46.7
/100
|
#270
Average
97.4%
4th Grade
54.5
/100
|
#269
Average
97.1%
5th Grade
56.7
/100
|
#272
Average
96.8%
6th Grade
46.8
/100
|
#276
Average
96.4%
7th Grade
54.6
/100
|
#270
Average
95.2%
8th Grade
53.0
/100
|
#275
Average
94.7%
9th Grade
58.3
/100
|
#278
Average
93.6%
10th Grade
62.1
/100
|
#275
Good
92.2%
11th Grade
60.5
/100
|
#269
Good
90.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma
60.7
/100
|
#267
Good
89.1%
High School Diploma
56.8
/100
|
#274
Average
86.6%
GED/Equivalency
55.7
/100
|
#272
Average
82.7%
College, Under 1 year
51.8
/100
|
#258
Average
60.8%
College, 1 year or more
53.3
/100
|
#239
Average
55.8%
Associate's Degree
54.1
/100
|
#222
Average
43.3%
Bachelor's Degree
49.8
/100
|
#215
Average
35.5%
Master's Degree
42.8
/100
|
#187
Average
14.3%
Professional Degree
35.0
/100
|
#203
Fair
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
24.1
/100
|
#229
Fair
1.6%

Barbadian Disability

In terms of disability, Barbadians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.2%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.6%).
Barbadian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
68.1
/100
|
#189
Good
11.5%
Males
73.7
/100
|
#164
Good
10.9%
Females
63.9
/100
|
#235
Good
12.1%
Age | Under 5 years
89.4
/100
|
#101
Excellent
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
64.9
/100
|
#259
Good
5.8%
Age | 18 to 34 years
80.4
/100
|
#95
Excellent
5.8%
Age | 35 to 64 years
62.0
/100
|
#211
Good
11.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
74.6
/100
|
#222
Good
24.2%
Age | Over 75 years
79.1
/100
|
#204
Good
48.1%
Vision
72.5
/100
|
#219
Good
2.2%
Hearing
92.2
/100
|
#14
Exceptional
2.5%
Cognitive
42.0
/100
|
#306
Average
18.2%
Ambulatory
63.5
/100
|
#271
Good
6.6%
Self-Care
61.7
/100
|
#290
Good
2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Barbadians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Barbadians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.5%
(92.2/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.3%
(89.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.1%
(89.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Single Father Households
2.2%
(88.2/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
18.9%
(87.7/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Barbadians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Barbadians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
3.8%
(11.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
12.5%
(15.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.6%
(19.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
39.7%
(22.2/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(24.1/100)
What is Barbadian per capita income in the United States?
Barbadian per capita income in the United States is $38,517, which is average, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median family income in the United States?
Barbadian median family income in the United States is $86,459, which is fair, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median household income in the United States?
Barbadian median household income in the United States is $73,115, which is average, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median earnings in the United States is $41,992, which is average, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median male earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median male earnings in the United States is $47,055, which is fair, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian median female earnings in the United States?
Barbadian median female earnings in the United States is $37,753, which is average, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Barbadian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 18.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level in the United States is 14.7%, which is good, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among families in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among families in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among males in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among females in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.3%, which is average, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.2%, which is good, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.1%, which is good, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Barbadian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.9%, which is good, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.2%, which is good, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemployment in the United States?
Barbadian unemployment in the United States is 6.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Barbadian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Barbadian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.2%, which is good, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of family households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.0%, which is fair, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.6%, which is poor, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 39.7%, which is fair, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian average family size in the United States?
Barbadian average family size in the United States is 3.35, which is fair, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.2%, which is fair, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.7%, which is fair, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.0%, which is average, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Barbadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Barbadian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 235th 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.