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Social Profile
Social Profile
Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Central American Social Profile
Average

6,188
SOCIAL INDEX
44.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
290th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

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).
Central American Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Central American Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
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:
  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.