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Cape Verdean Geographic Distribution
Cape Verdean Income
In terms of income, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.9%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,616), and median female earnings ($35,673), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($46,253), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($81,847), and median family income ($84,641).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 37.6 /100 | #250 | Fair $36,436 |
| Median Family Income | 34.6 /100 | #257 | Fair $84,641 |
| Median Household Income | 34.8 /100 | #266 | Fair $70,130 |
| Median Earnings | 38.1 /100 | #240 | Fair $40,766 |
| Median Male Earnings | 35.6 /100 | #242 | Fair $46,548 |
| Median Female Earnings | 42.7 /100 | #200 | Average $35,673 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 47.3 /100 | #275 | Average $44,616 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 35.9 /100 | #260 | Fair $77,540 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 33.8 /100 | #261 | Fair $81,847 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 25.4 /100 | #333 | Fair $46,253 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 69.8 /100 | #67 | Good 22.9% |
Cape Verdean Poverty
In terms of poverty, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.2%), poverty level among single males (13.1%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (20.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.1%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.9%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 66.2 /100 | #244 | Good 14.2% |
| Families | 68.0 /100 | #253 | Good 10.9% |
| Males | 68.6 /100 | #241 | Good 12.9% |
| Females | 66.2 /100 | #246 | Good 15.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 75.2 /100 | #105 | Good 19.4% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 65.4 /100 | #282 | Good 16.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 64.7 /100 | #232 | Good 19.8% |
| Children Under 16 years | 62.8 /100 | #241 | Good 19.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 63.0 /100 | #240 | Good 19.3% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 61.9 /100 | #252 | Good 19.6% |
| Single Males | 83.0 /100 | #224 | Excellent 13.1% |
| Single Females | 69.1 /100 | #244 | Good 22.7% |
| Single Fathers | 74.5 /100 | #156 | Good 16.1% |
| Single Mothers | 69.5 /100 | #247 | Good 31.2% |
| Married Couples | 86.7 /100 | #174 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 56.3 /100 | #308 | Average 13.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 49.7 /100 | #318 | Average 16.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 49.2 /100 | #335 | Average 20.4% |
Cape Verdean Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (11.2%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (11.4%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 81.1 /100 | #302 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Males | 82.3 /100 | #314 | Excellent 7.1% |
| Females | 80.0 /100 | #269 | Good 6.0% |
| Youth < 25 | 81.0 /100 | #279 | Excellent 13.5% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 83.0 /100 | #243 | Excellent 19.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 84.2 /100 | #273 | Excellent 11.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 85.5 /100 | #273 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 81.0 /100 | #313 | Excellent 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 82.6 /100 | #315 | Excellent 6.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 81.6 /100 | #313 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 93.0 /100 | #170 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 89.4 /100 | #175 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 90.7 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 65 | 88.1 /100 | #107 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 62.6 /100 | #334 | Good 11.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 94.8 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 68.2 /100 | #331 | Good 11.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 80.2 /100 | #248 | Excellent 6.1% |
Cape Verdean Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.3%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 77.9 /100 | #51 | Good 66.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.5 /100 | #114 | Excellent 79.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 90.8 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 43.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 92.4 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 78.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 81.1 /100 | #55 | Excellent 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 93.8 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 94.4 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 85.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 76.0 /100 | #257 | Good 81.3% |
Cape Verdean Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.2%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (44.9%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.20), percentage of married-couple family households (38.3%), and percentage of single mother households (9.3%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 29.4 /100 | #319 | Fair 62.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 23.8 /100 | #227 | Fair 27.3% |
| Married-couple Households | 14.2 /100 | #341 | Poor 38.3% |
| Average Family Size | 12.5 /100 | #248 | Poor 3.20 |
| Single Father Households | 71.2 /100 | #306 | Good 2.8% |
| Single Mother Households | 14.6 /100 | #341 | Poor 9.3% |
| Currently Married | 22.5 /100 | #338 | Fair 39.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 40.9 /100 | #296 | Average 13.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 31.3 /100 | #331 | Fair 44.9% |
Cape Verdean Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (16.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (83.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (46.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (14.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (46.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 74.4 /100 | #314 | Good 16.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 71.5 /100 | #314 | Good 83.9% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 47.7 /100 | #317 | Average 46.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 26.0 /100 | #320 | Fair 14.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 16.4 /100 | #326 | Poor 4.3% |
Cape Verdean Education Level
In terms of education level, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (90.7%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (87.1%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (94.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 43.3 /100 | #315 | Average 2.9% |
| Nursery School | 34.8 /100 | #313 | Fair 97.1% |
| Kindergarten | 34.6 /100 | #309 | Fair 97.1% |
| 1st Grade | 38.2 /100 | #309 | Fair 97.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 38.0 /100 | #307 | Fair 97.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 34.8 /100 | #303 | Fair 96.9% |
| 4th Grade | 38.5 /100 | #309 | Fair 96.5% |
| 5th Grade | 29.8 /100 | #327 | Fair 95.7% |
| 6th Grade | 27.5 /100 | #322 | Fair 95.3% |
| 7th Grade | 43.3 /100 | #307 | Average 94.2% |
| 8th Grade | 40.6 /100 | #308 | Average 93.6% |
| 9th Grade | 42.8 /100 | #311 | Average 92.2% |
| 10th Grade | 46.6 /100 | #312 | Average 90.7% |
| 11th Grade | 42.8 /100 | #314 | Average 88.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 44.1 /100 | #309 | Average 87.1% |
| High School Diploma | 42.9 /100 | #309 | Average 84.8% |
| GED/Equivalency | 42.5 /100 | #312 | Average 80.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 35.4 /100 | #327 | Fair 55.8% |
| College, 1 year or more | 36.0 /100 | #325 | Fair 50.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 40.3 /100 | #296 | Average 38.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0 /100 | #288 | Fair 30.5% |
| Master's Degree | 26.7 /100 | #272 | Fair 11.9% |
| Professional Degree | 20.9 /100 | #302 | Fair 3.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18.5 /100 | #267 | Poor 1.4% |
Cape Verdean Disability
In terms of disability, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (19.4%), percentage of females with a disability (14.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (14.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 42.2 /100 | #314 | Average 13.4% |
| Males | 52.5 /100 | #285 | Average 12.6% |
| Females | 33.8 /100 | #328 | Fair 14.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.4 /100 | #170 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 45.9 /100 | #340 | Average 6.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 45.5 /100 | #326 | Average 7.9% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 36.0 /100 | #311 | Fair 14.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 68.9 /100 | #265 | Good 25.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 66.6 /100 | #300 | Good 50.5% |
| Vision | 59.7 /100 | #304 | Average 2.5% |
| Hearing | 75.1 /100 | #215 | Good 3.1% |
| Cognitive | 16.6 /100 | #343 | Poor 19.4% |
| Ambulatory | 57.4 /100 | #301 | Average 6.9% |
| Self-Care | 49.4 /100 | #337 | Average 3.0% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Cape Verdeans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Cape Verdeans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6
6.3%
(94.8/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
85.5%
(94.4/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
85.6%
(93.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(93.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
78.8%
(92.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Cape Verdeans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Cape Verdeans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.20
(12.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
38.3%
(14.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Single Mother Households
9.3%
(14.6/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
4.3%
(16.4/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability
19.4%
(16.6/100)
What is Cape Verdean per capita income in the United States?
Cape Verdean per capita income in the United States is $36,436, which is fair, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median family income in the United States?
Cape Verdean median family income in the United States is $84,641, which is fair, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median household income in the United States?
Cape Verdean median household income in the United States is $70,130, which is fair, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median earnings in the United States?
Cape Verdean median earnings in the United States is $40,766, which is fair, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median male earnings in the United States?
Cape Verdean median male earnings in the United States is $46,548, which is fair, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median female earnings in the United States?
Cape Verdean median female earnings in the United States is $35,673, which is average, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Cape Verdean wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.9%, which is good, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level in the United States is 14.2%, which is good, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among families in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among males in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among males in the United States is 12.9%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among females in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among females in the United States is 15.4%, which is good, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.2%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among single males in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among single females in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.7%, which is good, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.2%, which is good, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 20.4%, which is average, ranking it 335th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean unemployment in the United States?
Cape Verdean unemployment in the United States is 6.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Cape Verdean unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Cape Verdean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is good, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of family households in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of family households in the United States is 62.1%, which is fair, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.3%, which is fair, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.3%, which is poor, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean average family size in the United States?
Cape Verdean average family size in the United States is 3.20, which is poor, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of single father households in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is good, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of single mother households in the United States is 9.3%, which is poor, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.5%, which is fair, ranking it 338th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.2%, which is average, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 44.9%, which is fair, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.4%, which is average, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Cape Verdean percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.2%, which is fair, ranking it 328th 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.