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SOCIAL INDEX
44.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
290th/ 347
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Central American Geographic Distribution
Central American Income
In terms of income, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,531), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($52,119), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($44,083), median female earnings ($33,347), and median earnings ($38,682).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 33.1 /100 | #271 | Fair $35,178 |
| Median Family Income | 32.9 /100 | #267 | Fair $83,586 |
| Median Household Income | 38.9 /100 | #244 | Fair $72,466 |
| Median Earnings | 29.5 /100 | #279 | Fair $38,682 |
| Median Male Earnings | 28.2 /100 | #279 | Fair $44,083 |
| Median Female Earnings | 28.5 /100 | #279 | Fair $33,347 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 58.5 /100 | #168 | Average $47,531 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 36.1 /100 | #258 | Fair $77,644 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 36.4 /100 | #247 | Fair $83,518 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 42.9 /100 | #243 | Average $52,119 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 67.8 /100 | #86 | Good 23.3% |
Central American Poverty
In terms of poverty, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.0%), poverty level among single fathers (16.0%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (13.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (20.7%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (20.5%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (20.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 62.5 /100 | #270 | Good 14.7% |
| Families | 64.8 /100 | #278 | Good 11.4% |
| Males | 65.5 /100 | #265 | Good 13.3% |
| Females | 61.8 /100 | #274 | Good 16.1% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 71.3 /100 | #161 | Good 20.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 69.4 /100 | #271 | Good 15.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | 59.3 /100 | #274 | Average 21.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 56.7 /100 | #282 | Average 20.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 57.0 /100 | #282 | Average 20.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 56.6 /100 | #284 | Average 20.7% |
| Single Males | 83.6 /100 | #210 | Excellent 13.0% |
| Single Females | 65.3 /100 | #266 | Good 23.5% |
| Single Fathers | 75.0 /100 | #139 | Good 16.0% |
| Single Mothers | 64.9 /100 | #278 | Good 32.3% |
| Married Couples | 72.8 /100 | #301 | Good 6.9% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 63.2 /100 | #281 | Good 13.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 63.1 /100 | #280 | Good 14.3% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 73.9 /100 | #251 | Good 13.8% |
Central American Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.4%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.3%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.1%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 86.6 /100 | #254 | Excellent 5.9% |
| Males | 91.5 /100 | #227 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Females | 79.0 /100 | #276 | Good 6.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 85.6 /100 | #246 | Excellent 12.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 82.0 /100 | #251 | Excellent 19.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 89.0 /100 | #226 | Excellent 10.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 88.8 /100 | #231 | Excellent 7.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 90.1 /100 | #240 | Exceptional 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 89.7 /100 | #238 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 88.7 /100 | #239 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 89.9 /100 | #267 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 85.0 /100 | #282 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 83.0 /100 | #281 | Excellent 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 84.2 /100 | #272 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 77.5 /100 | #185 | Good 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 82.6 /100 | #245 | Excellent 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 81.7 /100 | #242 | Excellent 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 76.1 /100 | #276 | Good 6.4% |
Central American Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 74.5 /100 | #85 | Good 66.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 79.5 /100 | #223 | Good 79.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 44.0 /100 | #239 | Average 34.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 67.7 /100 | #178 | Good 74.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 68.9 /100 | #257 | Good 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 80.2 /100 | #249 | Excellent 83.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 78.1 /100 | #261 | Good 83.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 77.6 /100 | #249 | Good 81.5% |
Central American Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (36.5%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.46), percentage of family households with children (29.6%), and percentage of single mother households (7.7%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 55.0 /100 | #63 | Average 66.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 39.7 /100 | #38 | Fair 29.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 49.1 /100 | #249 | Average 44.2% |
| Average Family Size | 36.2 /100 | #34 | Fair 3.46 |
| Single Father Households | 70.7 /100 | #309 | Good 2.8% |
| Single Mother Households | 44.6 /100 | #268 | Average 7.7% |
| Currently Married | 47.7 /100 | #270 | Average 43.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 56.3 /100 | #189 | Average 12.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 55.8 /100 | #261 | Average 36.5% |
Central American Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 86.6 /100 | #203 | Excellent 10.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 85.0 /100 | #206 | Excellent 89.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 72.7 /100 | #194 | Good 54.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 53.0 /100 | #121 | Average 20.4% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 45.1 /100 | #95 | Average 7.0% |
Central American Education Level
In terms of education level, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (38.9%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (51.9%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (57.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (94.6%), percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (95.7%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 33.1 /100 | #332 | Fair 3.2% |
| Nursery School | 26.5 /100 | #331 | Fair 96.8% |
| Kindergarten | 26.1 /100 | #331 | Fair 96.8% |
| 1st Grade | 28.4 /100 | #331 | Fair 96.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 26.3 /100 | #333 | Fair 96.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 19.8 /100 | #337 | Poor 96.3% |
| 4th Grade | 17.0 /100 | #338 | Poor 95.7% |
| 5th Grade | 19.7 /100 | #336 | Poor 95.2% |
| 6th Grade | 14.8 /100 | #336 | Poor 94.6% |
| 7th Grade | 18.2 /100 | #338 | Poor 92.2% |
| 8th Grade | 17.2 /100 | #338 | Poor 91.5% |
| 9th Grade | 20.8 /100 | #336 | Fair 90.3% |
| 10th Grade | 22.7 /100 | #337 | Fair 88.2% |
| 11th Grade | 23.5 /100 | #333 | Fair 86.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 25.8 /100 | #330 | Fair 84.9% |
| High School Diploma | 23.7 /100 | #330 | Fair 82.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 31.5 /100 | #326 | Fair 78.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 40.6 /100 | #307 | Average 57.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 41.3 /100 | #300 | Average 51.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 41.7 /100 | #287 | Average 38.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.6 /100 | #270 | Fair 31.4% |
| Master's Degree | 26.9 /100 | #270 | Fair 11.9% |
| Professional Degree | 24.8 /100 | #269 | Fair 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 17.2 /100 | #277 | Poor 1.4% |
Central American Disability
In terms of disability, Central Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), 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 (17.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.0%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 75.3 /100 | #115 | Good 11.0% |
| Males | 78.0 /100 | #108 | Good 10.6% |
| Females | 73.5 /100 | #120 | Good 11.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 88.6 /100 | #132 | Excellent 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 74.9 /100 | #142 | Good 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 80.1 /100 | #96 | Excellent 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 67.2 /100 | #165 | Good 11.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 71.2 /100 | #250 | Good 24.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 73.7 /100 | #262 | Good 49.2% |
| Vision | 72.4 /100 | #220 | Good 2.2% |
| Hearing | 86.1 /100 | #77 | Excellent 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 57.4 /100 | #224 | Average 17.5% |
| Ambulatory | 76.1 /100 | #148 | Good 6.0% |
| Self-Care | 69.9 /100 | #204 | Good 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Central Americans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Central Americans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.7%
(91.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
6.1%
(90.1/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.2%
(89.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.2%
(89.7/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
10.8%
(89.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Central Americans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Central Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education
94.6%
(14.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education
95.7%
(17.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.4%
(17.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
91.5%
(17.2/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
92.2%
(18.2/100)
What is Central American per capita income in the United States?
Central American per capita income in the United States is $35,178, which is fair, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American median family income in the United States?
Central American median family income in the United States is $83,586, which is fair, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American median household income in the United States?
Central American median household income in the United States is $72,466, which is fair, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American median earnings in the United States?
Central American median earnings in the United States is $38,682, which is fair, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American median male earnings in the United States?
Central American median male earnings in the United States is $44,083, which is fair, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American median female earnings in the United States?
Central American median female earnings in the United States is $33,347, which is fair, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Central American wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.3%, which is good, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level in the United States?
Central American poverty level in the United States is 14.7%, which is good, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among families in the United States?
Central American poverty level among families in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among males in the United States?
Central American poverty level among males in the United States is 13.3%, which is good, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among females in the United States?
Central American poverty level among females in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Central American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.5%, which is average, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among single males in the United States?
Central American poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among single females in the United States?
Central American poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.5%, which is good, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Central American poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Central American poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.3%, which is good, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Central American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.8%, which is good, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American unemployment in the United States?
Central American unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Central American unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Central American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of family households in the United States?
Central American percentage of family households in the United States is 66.3%, which is average, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Central American percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Central American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.2%, which is average, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American average family size in the United States?
Central American average family size in the United States is 3.46, which is fair, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of single father households in the United States?
Central American percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is good, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Central American percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.7%, which is average, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Central American percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.6%, which is average, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Central American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Central American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.5%, which is average, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Central American percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Central American percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is good, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Central American percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Central American percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 120th 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.