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Income
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Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
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Cape Verdean Social Profile
Poor

1,263
SOCIAL INDEX
10.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
317th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Cape Verdean Income

In terms of income, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.6%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,387), and median female earnings ($38,614), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($50,077), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($87,580), and median household income ($75,848).
Cape Verdean Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
1.5
/100
|
#248
Tragic
$39,935
Median Family Income
0.4
/100
|
#259
Tragic
$91,848
Median Household Income
0.3
/100
|
#269
Tragic
$75,848
Median Earnings
7.5
/100
|
#234
Tragic
$44,640
Median Male Earnings
3.5
/100
|
#234
Tragic
$51,103
Median Female Earnings
9.5
/100
|
#218
Tragic
$38,614
Householder Age | Under 25 years
12.3
/100
|
#205
Poor
$51,387
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
0.8
/100
|
#251
Tragic
$85,758
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
0.2
/100
|
#272
Tragic
$87,580
Householder Age | Over 65 years
0.0
/100
|
#333
Tragic
$50,077
Wage/Income Gap
99.4
/100
|
#95
Exceptional
23.6%

Cape Verdean Poverty

In terms of poverty, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.4%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (21.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.7%).
Cape Verdean Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
0.1
/100
|
#260
Tragic
14.4%
Families
0.1
/100
|
#263
Tragic
10.9%
Males
0.1
/100
|
#258
Tragic
13.1%
Females
0.1
/100
|
#259
Tragic
15.6%
Females 18 to 24 years
93.6
/100
|
#127
Exceptional
19.4%
Females 25 to 34 years
0.0
/100
|
#286
Tragic
16.3%
Children Under 5 years
1.4
/100
|
#227
Tragic
19.1%
Children Under 16 years
0.6
/100
|
#244
Tragic
18.7%
Boys Under 16 years
0.7
/100
|
#239
Tragic
18.7%
Girls Under 16 years
0.3
/100
|
#250
Tragic
19.2%
Single Males
0.2
/100
|
#263
Tragic
13.8%
Single Females
2.1
/100
|
#241
Tragic
22.3%
Single Fathers
24.4
/100
|
#194
Fair
16.5%
Single Mothers
0.8
/100
|
#249
Tragic
30.8%
Married Couples
30.7
/100
|
#192
Fair
5.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
0.0
/100
|
#319
Tragic
14.7%
Seniors Over 75 years
0.0
/100
|
#328
Tragic
16.8%
Receiving Food Stamps
0.0
/100
|
#337
Tragic
21.1%

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 (5.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (7.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (6.6%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (11.4%).
Cape Verdean Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
0.0
/100
|
#311
Tragic
6.5%
Males
0.0
/100
|
#318
Tragic
7.1%
Females
0.0
/100
|
#266
Tragic
5.9%
Youth < 25
0.0
/100
|
#272
Tragic
12.9%
Age | 16 to 19 years
55.8
/100
|
#165
Average
17.5%
Age | 20 to 24 years
0.0
/100
|
#274
Tragic
11.5%
Age | 25 to 29 years
1.9
/100
|
#236
Tragic
7.0%
Age | 30 to 34 years
0.0
/100
|
#320
Tragic
7.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
0.0
/100
|
#327
Tragic
6.6%
Age | 45 to 54 years
0.0
/100
|
#319
Tragic
5.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
0.0
/100
|
#299
Tragic
5.4%
Age | 60 to 64 years
100.0
/100
|
#22
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
0.7
/100
|
#250
Tragic
5.6%
Seniors > 65
0.0
/100
|
#296
Tragic
5.5%
Seniors > 75
0.0
/100
|
#337
Tragic
11.4%
Women w/ Children < 6
100.0
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
5.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
0.0
/100
|
#327
Tragic
10.9%
Women w/ Children < 18
1.0
/100
|
#247
Tragic
5.9%

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 16 and 19 (44.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.6%).
Cape Verdean Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
100.0
/100
|
#50
Exceptional
66.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
92.7
/100
|
#118
Exceptional
80.0%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
100.0
/100
|
#9
Exceptional
44.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
100.0
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
78.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
100.0
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
86.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
99.7
/100
|
#51
Exceptional
85.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
100.0
/100
|
#10
Exceptional
85.8%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
2.1
/100
|
#228
Tragic
82.1%

Cape Verdean Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (26.9%), average family size (3.17), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (38.1%), percentage of population currently married (39.6%), and percentage of single mother households (8.9%).
Cape Verdean Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
0.0
/100
|
#319
Tragic
61.8%
Family Households with Children
3.6
/100
|
#236
Tragic
26.9%
Married-couple Households
0.0
/100
|
#341
Tragic
38.1%
Average Family Size
1.6
/100
|
#255
Tragic
3.17
Single Father Households
0.0
/100
|
#318
Tragic
2.9%
Single Mother Households
0.0
/100
|
#338
Tragic
8.9%
Currently Married
0.0
/100
|
#338
Tragic
39.6%
Divorced or Separated
0.0
/100
|
#303
Tragic
13.1%
Births to Unmarried Women
0.0
/100
|
#324
Tragic
41.3%

Cape Verdean Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.0%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (46.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (84.5%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.6%).
Cape Verdean Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
0.0
/100
|
#310
Tragic
15.6%
1+ Vehicles Available
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
84.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
0.0
/100
|
#316
Tragic
46.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
0.0
/100
|
#319
Tragic
15.0%
4+ Vehicles Available
0.0
/100
|
#326
Tragic
4.4%

Cape Verdean Education Level

In terms of education level, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.1%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (95.5%), percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (95.1%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (92.2%).
Cape Verdean Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
0.0
/100
|
#317
Tragic
3.1%
Nursery School
0.0
/100
|
#314
Tragic
97.0%
Kindergarten
0.0
/100
|
#313
Tragic
96.9%
1st Grade
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
96.9%
2nd Grade
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
96.8%
3rd Grade
0.0
/100
|
#310
Tragic
96.6%
4th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
96.2%
5th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#328
Tragic
95.5%
6th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#324
Tragic
95.1%
7th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#308
Tragic
94.1%
8th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
93.5%
9th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#316
Tragic
92.2%
10th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#313
Tragic
90.8%
11th Grade
0.0
/100
|
#314
Tragic
89.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma
0.0
/100
|
#314
Tragic
87.4%
High School Diploma
0.0
/100
|
#312
Tragic
85.1%
GED/Equivalency
0.0
/100
|
#313
Tragic
80.9%
College, Under 1 year
0.0
/100
|
#328
Tragic
56.0%
College, 1 year or more
0.0
/100
|
#329
Tragic
50.3%
Associate's Degree
0.0
/100
|
#297
Tragic
38.8%
Bachelor's Degree
0.1
/100
|
#293
Tragic
30.9%
Master's Degree
0.3
/100
|
#274
Tragic
12.1%
Professional Degree
0.1
/100
|
#306
Tragic
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
0.3
/100
|
#289
Tragic
1.4%

Cape Verdean Disability

In terms of disability, Cape Verdeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.4%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (7.0%), percentage of population with self-care disability (3.0%), and percentage of females with a disability (14.2%).
Cape Verdean Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
0.0
/100
|
#306
Tragic
13.5%
Males
0.0
/100
|
#287
Tragic
12.8%
Females
0.0
/100
|
#328
Tragic
14.2%
Age | Under 5 years
0.0
/100
|
#309
Tragic
1.7%
Age | 5 to 17 years
0.0
/100
|
#341
Tragic
7.0%
Age | 18 to 34 years
0.0
/100
|
#296
Tragic
7.7%
Age | 35 to 64 years
0.0
/100
|
#310
Tragic
14.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
0.2
/100
|
#261
Tragic
25.4%
Age | Over 75 years
0.0
/100
|
#300
Tragic
50.1%
Vision
0.0
/100
|
#280
Tragic
2.4%
Hearing
12.2
/100
|
#210
Poor
3.1%
Cognitive
0.0
/100
|
#340
Tragic
19.2%
Ambulatory
0.0
/100
|
#294
Tragic
6.9%
Self-Care
0.0
/100
|
#338
Tragic
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
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
44.5%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6
5.9%
(100.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
78.3%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.4%
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
85.8%
(100.0/100)
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
Unemployment Rate Among Males
7.1%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
11.4%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
6.6%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
21.1%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
5.7%
(0.0/100)
What is Cape Verdean per capita income in the United States?
Cape Verdean per capita income in the United States is $39,935, which is tragic, ranking it 248th 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 $91,848, which is tragic, ranking it 259th 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 $75,848, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean median earnings in the United States?
Cape Verdean median earnings in the United States is $44,640, which is tragic, ranking it 234th 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 $51,103, which is tragic, ranking it 234th 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 $38,614, which is tragic, ranking it 218th 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 23.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cape Verdean poverty level in the United States?
Cape Verdean poverty level in the United States is 14.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th 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 tragic, ranking it 263rd 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 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th 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 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th 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 18.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th 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 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd 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 22.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st 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 16.5%, which is fair, ranking it 194th 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 30.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th 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 21.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 337th 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 tragic, ranking it 311th 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 tragic, ranking it 318th 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 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th 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 61.8%, which is tragic, 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 26.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th 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 38.1%, which is tragic, 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 3.17, which is tragic, ranking it 255th 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 2.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th 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 8.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 338th 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 39.6%, which is tragic, 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 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd 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 41.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th 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 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th 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 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th 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 tragic, 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:
  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.