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SOCIAL INDEX
86.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
17th/ 347
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Bulgarian Geographic Distribution
Bulgarian Income
In terms of income, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($46,070), median family income ($107,340), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,886), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.1%), median household income ($87,892), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($97,385).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 72.5 /100 | #54 | Good $46,070 |
| Median Family Income | 69.7 /100 | #50 | Good $107,340 |
| Median Household Income | 66.0 /100 | #55 | Good $87,892 |
| Median Earnings | 68.1 /100 | #43 | Good $47,960 |
| Median Male Earnings | 67.5 /100 | #45 | Good $57,153 |
| Median Female Earnings | 67.2 /100 | #50 | Good $39,701 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 67.9 /100 | #72 | Good $50,001 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 66.6 /100 | #56 | Good $97,385 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 68.0 /100 | #51 | Good $103,955 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 69.1 /100 | #60 | Good $60,886 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 45.9 /100 | #273 | Average 28.1% |
Bulgarian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (8.9%), and poverty level among families (7.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (15.5%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.6%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (13.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 91.7 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Families | 94.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| Males | 91.9 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| Females | 92.1 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 79.2 /100 | #56 | Good 18.6% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 91.2 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 89.5 /100 | #21 | Excellent 14.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 90.2 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 13.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 88.5 /100 | #23 | Excellent 13.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 90.7 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 13.3% |
| Single Males | 89.4 /100 | #63 | Excellent 11.7% |
| Single Females | 88.9 /100 | #35 | Excellent 18.8% |
| Single Fathers | 77.4 /100 | #90 | Good 15.5% |
| Single Mothers | 89.5 /100 | #25 | Excellent 26.4% |
| Married Couples | 96.7 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 94.7 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 8.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 90.6 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 92.8 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 8.8% |
Bulgarian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.0%), and unemployment rate among males (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 95.6 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Males | 97.1 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Females | 94.1 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Youth < 25 | 93.2 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 92.6 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 17.1% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 94.8 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 97.2 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 98.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 96.4 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 95.4 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 96.7 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 91.2 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 89.6 /100 | #36 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Seniors > 65 | 90.2 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 80.6 /100 | #140 | Excellent 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 94.7 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 87.8 /100 | #98 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 96.1 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Bulgarian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (84.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.0%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 77.3 /100 | #57 | Good 66.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 92.9 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 80.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 61.7 /100 | #102 | Good 37.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 75.3 /100 | #94 | Good 76.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 82.8 /100 | #31 | Excellent 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 94.2 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 92.8 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 93.3 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 84.0% |
Bulgarian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of single mother households (5.4%), and percentage of population currently married (49.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.15), percentage of family households with children (27.3%), and percentage of family households (63.8%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 39.8 /100 | #235 | Fair 63.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 23.7 /100 | #230 | Fair 27.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 74.9 /100 | #73 | Good 48.6% |
| Average Family Size | 7.7 /100 | #309 | Tragic 3.15 |
| Single Father Households | 93.2 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 88.0 /100 | #33 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Currently Married | 83.3 /100 | #27 | Excellent 49.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 66.7 /100 | #94 | Good 11.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 83.0 /100 | #41 | Excellent 27.2% |
Bulgarian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 91.1 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 9.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 90.0 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 91.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 79.0 /100 | #125 | Good 56.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 46.3 /100 | #196 | Average 19.0% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 32.9 /100 | #223 | Fair 5.9% |
Bulgarian Education Level
In terms of education level, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.2%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.7%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (18.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 90.5 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 1.5% |
| Nursery School | 72.0 /100 | #65 | Good 98.5% |
| Kindergarten | 71.7 /100 | #66 | Good 98.5% |
| 1st Grade | 78.5 /100 | #68 | Good 98.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 79.6 /100 | #65 | Good 98.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 71.1 /100 | #63 | Good 98.3% |
| 4th Grade | 84.7 /100 | #57 | Excellent 98.2% |
| 5th Grade | 86.5 /100 | #55 | Excellent 98.0% |
| 6th Grade | 74.0 /100 | #55 | Good 97.8% |
| 7th Grade | 77.1 /100 | #54 | Good 97.1% |
| 8th Grade | 76.9 /100 | #53 | Good 96.8% |
| 9th Grade | 87.7 /100 | #46 | Excellent 96.1% |
| 10th Grade | 91.7 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 95.3% |
| 11th Grade | 92.8 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 94.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 94.6 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 93.2% |
| High School Diploma | 93.9 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 91.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 94.2 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 88.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 84.3 /100 | #28 | Excellent 70.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 81.6 /100 | #36 | Excellent 64.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 79.8 /100 | #38 | Good 52.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 76.1 /100 | #42 | Good 44.2% |
| Master's Degree | 68.0 /100 | #53 | Good 18.1% |
| Professional Degree | 61.9 /100 | #63 | Good 5.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 53.5 /100 | #57 | Average 2.3% |
Bulgarian Disability
In terms of disability, Bulgarians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.2%), and percentage of population with vision disability (1.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.2%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 78.3 /100 | #79 | Good 10.8% |
| Males | 79.0 /100 | #95 | Good 10.5% |
| Females | 79.0 /100 | #69 | Good 11.1% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 85.4 /100 | #228 | Excellent 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 77.3 /100 | #111 | Good 5.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 75.1 /100 | #162 | Good 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 80.3 /100 | #52 | Excellent 9.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 88.0 /100 | #46 | Excellent 21.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 91.1 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 45.7% |
| Vision | 87.0 /100 | #40 | Excellent 1.9% |
| Hearing | 77.8 /100 | #192 | Good 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 85.8 /100 | #28 | Excellent 16.2% |
| Ambulatory | 83.7 /100 | #61 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Self-Care | 81.9 /100 | #27 | Excellent 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Bulgarians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Bulgarians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
4.9%
(98.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.0%
(97.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Males
4.9%
(97.1/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
4.0%
(96.7/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.4%
(96.7/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Bulgarians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Bulgarians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.15
(7.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.3%
(23.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.9%
(32.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
63.8%
(39.8/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.1%
(45.9/100)
What is Bulgarian per capita income in the United States?
Bulgarian per capita income in the United States is $46,070, which is good, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian median family income in the United States?
Bulgarian median family income in the United States is $107,340, which is good, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian median household income in the United States?
Bulgarian median household income in the United States is $87,892, which is good, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian median earnings in the United States?
Bulgarian median earnings in the United States is $47,960, which is good, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian median male earnings in the United States?
Bulgarian median male earnings in the United States is $57,153, which is good, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian median female earnings in the United States?
Bulgarian median female earnings in the United States is $39,701, which is good, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Bulgarian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.1%, which is average, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among families in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among males in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among males in the United States is 9.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among females in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Bulgarian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 8.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian unemployment in the United States?
Bulgarian unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Bulgarian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Bulgarian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of family households in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.8%, which is fair, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.3%, which is fair, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.6%, which is good, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian average family size in the United States?
Bulgarian average family size in the United States is 3.15, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 33rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 27.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Bulgarian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Bulgarian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 69th 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.