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Bhutanese Geographic Distribution
Bhutanese Income
In terms of income, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.5%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($40,276), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($47,978), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($41,721), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($73,841), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($69,341).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 25.0 /100 | #310 | Fair $32,927 |
| Median Family Income | 23.4 /100 | #310 | Fair $77,429 |
| Median Household Income | 23.9 /100 | #321 | Fair $63,931 |
| Median Earnings | 23.5 /100 | #302 | Fair $37,254 |
| Median Male Earnings | 21.1 /100 | #321 | Fair $41,721 |
| Median Female Earnings | 25.1 /100 | #286 | Fair $32,785 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 30.8 /100 | #337 | Fair $40,276 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 23.2 /100 | #330 | Fair $69,341 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 21.4 /100 | #322 | Fair $73,841 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 30.5 /100 | #313 | Fair $47,978 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 76.1 /100 | #43 | Good 21.5% |
Bhutanese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.9%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.2%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 5 (22.7%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (21.6%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (21.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 61.1 /100 | #274 | Good 14.9% |
| Families | 65.8 /100 | #267 | Good 11.3% |
| Males | 63.5 /100 | #274 | Good 13.6% |
| Females | 62.4 /100 | #271 | Good 16.0% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 58.7 /100 | #284 | Average 22.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 70.3 /100 | #268 | Good 15.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 52.3 /100 | #303 | Average 22.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 52.8 /100 | #296 | Average 21.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 52.6 /100 | #297 | Average 21.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 52.6 /100 | #299 | Average 21.6% |
| Single Males | 82.3 /100 | #233 | Excellent 13.3% |
| Single Females | 61.7 /100 | #277 | Good 24.2% |
| Single Fathers | 76.3 /100 | #108 | Good 15.7% |
| Single Mothers | 62.9 /100 | #284 | Good 32.8% |
| Married Couples | 83.0 /100 | #224 | Excellent 5.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 84.6 /100 | #146 | Excellent 10.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 87.0 /100 | #62 | Excellent 10.9% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 72.4 /100 | #268 | Good 14.2% |
Bhutanese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.0%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 91.6 /100 | #154 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Males | 93.8 /100 | #169 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Females | 90.4 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 91.4 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 89.5 /100 | #100 | Excellent 17.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 94.8 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 95.0 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 95.3 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 92.7 /100 | #177 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 93.7 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.0 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 98.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 91.6 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 92.5 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 93.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 7.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 85.4 /100 | #180 | Excellent 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 77.6 /100 | #295 | Good 10.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 81.7 /100 | #229 | Excellent 5.9% |
Bhutanese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.4%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 83.5 /100 | #29 | Excellent 67.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 88.2 /100 | #53 | Excellent 80.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 81.3 /100 | #23 | Excellent 41.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 87.8 /100 | #21 | Excellent 78.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 85.6 /100 | #11 | Excellent 86.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 88.6 /100 | #110 | Excellent 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 90.0 /100 | #43 | Excellent 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 83.0 /100 | #183 | Excellent 82.4% |
Bhutanese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.6%), percentage of births to unmarried women (34.4%), and percentage of single mother households (7.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.21), percentage of family households (60.4%), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 18.9 /100 | #342 | Poor 60.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 22.2 /100 | #250 | Fair 27.1% |
| Married-couple Households | 25.4 /100 | #323 | Fair 40.2% |
| Average Family Size | 13.2 /100 | #239 | Poor 3.21 |
| Single Father Households | 77.9 /100 | #264 | Good 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 42.1 /100 | #284 | Average 7.9% |
| Currently Married | 41.1 /100 | #292 | Average 42.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 38.3 /100 | #301 | Fair 13.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 61.9 /100 | #231 | Good 34.4% |
Bhutanese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 88.9 /100 | #149 | Excellent 9.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 87.4 /100 | #154 | Excellent 90.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 65.0 /100 | #269 | Good 52.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 33.8 /100 | #305 | Fair 16.4% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 24.1 /100 | #305 | Fair 5.1% |
Bhutanese Education Level
In terms of education level, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.4%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.9%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 56.9 /100 | #285 | Average 2.5% |
| Nursery School | 44.6 /100 | #286 | Average 97.5% |
| Kindergarten | 44.2 /100 | #286 | Average 97.5% |
| 1st Grade | 48.4 /100 | #286 | Average 97.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 48.9 /100 | #286 | Average 97.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 43.7 /100 | #285 | Average 97.2% |
| 4th Grade | 53.8 /100 | #272 | Average 97.0% |
| 5th Grade | 58.2 /100 | #261 | Average 96.9% |
| 6th Grade | 50.7 /100 | #248 | Average 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 61.3 /100 | #214 | Good 95.7% |
| 8th Grade | 60.9 /100 | #210 | Good 95.4% |
| 9th Grade | 69.9 /100 | #198 | Good 94.6% |
| 10th Grade | 73.5 /100 | #195 | Good 93.4% |
| 11th Grade | 70.9 /100 | #213 | Good 91.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 70.1 /100 | #213 | Good 90.2% |
| High School Diploma | 69.3 /100 | #211 | Good 88.3% |
| GED/Equivalency | 65.8 /100 | #228 | Good 84.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 53.9 /100 | #249 | Average 61.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 51.3 /100 | #255 | Average 55.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 48.9 /100 | #251 | Average 41.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.3 /100 | #256 | Average 32.6% |
| Master's Degree | 26.9 /100 | #268 | Fair 12.0% |
| Professional Degree | 18.5 /100 | #321 | Poor 3.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.2 /100 | #302 | Poor 1.3% |
Bhutanese Disability
In terms of disability, Bhutanese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.0%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 55.7 /100 | #276 | Average 12.4% |
| Males | 59.7 /100 | #265 | Average 12.0% |
| Females | 53.3 /100 | #291 | Average 12.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.5 /100 | #166 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 47.3 /100 | #339 | Average 6.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 53.8 /100 | #305 | Average 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 44.8 /100 | #292 | Average 13.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 73.6 /100 | #236 | Good 24.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 79.4 /100 | #198 | Good 48.0% |
| Vision | 74.9 /100 | #199 | Good 2.2% |
| Hearing | 76.7 /100 | #201 | Good 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 27.7 /100 | #336 | Fair 18.9% |
| Ambulatory | 71.9 /100 | #205 | Good 6.2% |
| Self-Care | 73.0 /100 | #156 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Bhutanese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Bhutanese in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.2%
(98.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.3%
(95.3/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.3%
(95.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
9.9%
(94.8/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.7%
(94.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Bhutanese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Bhutanese in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.21
(13.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(14.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.2%
(18.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
60.4%
(18.9/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$41,721
(21.1/100)
What is Bhutanese per capita income in the United States?
Bhutanese per capita income in the United States is $32,927, which is fair, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese median family income in the United States?
Bhutanese median family income in the United States is $77,429, which is fair, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese median household income in the United States?
Bhutanese median household income in the United States is $63,931, which is fair, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese median earnings in the United States?
Bhutanese median earnings in the United States is $37,254, which is fair, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese median male earnings in the United States?
Bhutanese median male earnings in the United States is $41,721, which is fair, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese median female earnings in the United States?
Bhutanese median female earnings in the United States is $32,785, which is fair, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Bhutanese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.5%, which is good, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level in the United States is 14.9%, which is good, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among families in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among families in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among males in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among males in the United States is 13.6%, which is good, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among females in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among females in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.4%, which is average, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.2%, which is good, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.7%, which is good, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Bhutanese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.8%, which is good, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.2%, which is good, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese unemployment in the United States?
Bhutanese unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Bhutanese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Bhutanese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of family households in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of family households in the United States is 60.4%, which is poor, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is fair, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.2%, which is fair, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese average family size in the United States?
Bhutanese average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is good, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is average, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.5%, which is average, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.3%, which is fair, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.4%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bhutanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Bhutanese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.9%, which is average, ranking it 291st 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.