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SOCIAL INDEX
52.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
244th/ 347
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Cuban Geographic Distribution
Cuban Income
In terms of income, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.1%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,518), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($74,097), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($31,952), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($44,934), and median earnings ($36,966).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 28.2 /100 | #299 | Fair $33,825 |
| Median Family Income | 23.3 /100 | #311 | Fair $77,376 |
| Median Household Income | 29.4 /100 | #294 | Fair $67,069 |
| Median Earnings | 22.3 /100 | #305 | Fair $36,966 |
| Median Male Earnings | 23.2 /100 | #312 | Fair $42,418 |
| Median Female Earnings | 20.1 /100 | #303 | Fair $31,952 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 54.6 /100 | #204 | Average $46,518 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 30.6 /100 | #292 | Fair $74,097 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 28.5 /100 | #293 | Fair $78,405 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 21.4 /100 | #337 | Fair $44,934 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 68.5 /100 | #81 | Good 23.1% |
Cuban Poverty
In terms of poverty, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.6%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.5%), and poverty level among single females (21.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (17.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (16.0%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (18.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 66.1 /100 | #245 | Good 14.2% |
| Families | 67.3 /100 | #263 | Good 11.0% |
| Males | 69.7 /100 | #232 | Good 12.7% |
| Females | 65.1 /100 | #258 | Good 15.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 84.5 /100 | #18 | Excellent 17.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 73.2 /100 | #242 | Good 15.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 64.6 /100 | #234 | Good 19.8% |
| Children Under 16 years | 65.4 /100 | #231 | Good 18.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 65.0 /100 | #230 | Good 18.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 66.1 /100 | #229 | Good 18.6% |
| Single Males | 85.4 /100 | #160 | Excellent 12.6% |
| Single Females | 74.2 /100 | #197 | Good 21.7% |
| Single Fathers | 70.1 /100 | #248 | Good 17.1% |
| Single Mothers | 72.4 /100 | #226 | Good 30.5% |
| Married Couples | 70.9 /100 | #309 | Good 7.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 39.6 /100 | #334 | Fair 16.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 39.5 /100 | #335 | Fair 17.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 56.3 /100 | #329 | Average 18.5% |
Cuban Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.5%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 93.7 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Males | 97.3 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Females | 88.3 /100 | #154 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 95.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 90.8 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 17.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 96.6 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 94.2 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 95.4 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 96.1 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 95.5 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.4 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 93.3 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 89.1 /100 | #41 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 65 | 90.8 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 75 | 86.3 /100 | #55 | Excellent 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 88.3 /100 | #112 | Excellent 7.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 82.7 /100 | #225 | Excellent 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 86.9 /100 | #152 | Excellent 5.5% |
Cuban Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 59.6 /100 | #276 | Average 64.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 81.8 /100 | #184 | Excellent 79.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 27.7 /100 | #316 | Fair 30.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 52.6 /100 | #297 | Average 72.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 65.9 /100 | #280 | Good 83.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 85.4 /100 | #181 | Excellent 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 88.2 /100 | #87 | Excellent 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 85.2 /100 | #151 | Excellent 82.7% |
Cuban Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of family households (68.1%), and percentage of married-couple family households (45.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (14.7%), average family size (3.30), and percentage of family households with children (27.7%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 65.9 /100 | #22 | Good 68.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 26.2 /100 | #190 | Fair 27.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 58.1 /100 | #206 | Average 45.7% |
| Average Family Size | 22.1 /100 | #127 | Fair 3.30 |
| Single Father Households | 78.2 /100 | #258 | Good 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 50.8 /100 | #244 | Average 7.4% |
| Currently Married | 55.6 /100 | #236 | Average 44.8% |
| Divorced or Separated | 13.0 /100 | #343 | Poor 14.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 49.2 /100 | #301 | Average 38.8% |
Cuban Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%), 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 (19.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 92.2 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 91.2 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 91.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 77.1 /100 | #148 | Good 56.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 47.5 /100 | #181 | Average 19.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 32.8 /100 | #225 | Fair 5.9% |
Cuban Education Level
In terms of education level, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.3%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (88.5%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (96.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.8%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 62.9 /100 | #259 | Good 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 50.0 /100 | #262 | Average 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 48.9 /100 | #265 | Average 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 53.5 /100 | #267 | Average 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 53.5 /100 | #267 | Average 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 46.7 /100 | #269 | Average 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 53.3 /100 | #276 | Average 97.0% |
| 5th Grade | 54.7 /100 | #280 | Average 96.7% |
| 6th Grade | 44.9 /100 | #285 | Average 96.2% |
| 7th Grade | 47.3 /100 | #293 | Average 94.6% |
| 8th Grade | 45.3 /100 | #297 | Average 94.0% |
| 9th Grade | 50.9 /100 | #299 | Average 92.9% |
| 10th Grade | 51.9 /100 | #301 | Average 91.2% |
| 11th Grade | 52.7 /100 | #295 | Average 89.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 55.4 /100 | #284 | Average 88.5% |
| High School Diploma | 45.6 /100 | #301 | Average 85.1% |
| GED/Equivalency | 50.2 /100 | #294 | Average 81.8% |
| College, Under 1 year | 43.9 /100 | #294 | Average 58.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 45.1 /100 | #287 | Average 53.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 48.6 /100 | #253 | Average 41.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.3 /100 | #264 | Fair 32.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.8 /100 | #276 | Fair 11.8% |
| Professional Degree | 31.6 /100 | #227 | Fair 3.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 13.7 /100 | #307 | Poor 1.3% |
Cuban Disability
In terms of disability, Cubans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.4%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.0%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 69.9 /100 | #173 | Good 11.4% |
| Males | 74.9 /100 | #148 | Good 10.8% |
| Females | 66.0 /100 | #209 | Good 12.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 87.9 /100 | #158 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 77.0 /100 | #114 | Good 5.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 87.2 /100 | #27 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 77.4 /100 | #75 | Good 10.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 80.3 /100 | #151 | Excellent 22.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 81.0 /100 | #172 | Excellent 47.7% |
| Vision | 65.3 /100 | #274 | Good 2.4% |
| Hearing | 83.3 /100 | #122 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 81.6 /100 | #58 | Excellent 16.4% |
| Ambulatory | 69.0 /100 | #233 | Good 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 60.2 /100 | #301 | Good 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Cubans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Cubans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
4.9%
(97.3/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
9.6%
(96.6/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.4%
(96.1/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.2%
(95.5/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.3%
(95.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Cubans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Cubans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
14.7%
(13.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(13.7/100)
#3
Median Female Earnings
$31,952
(20.1/100)
#4
Household Income with Householder Over the Age of 65
$44,934
(21.4/100)
#5
Average Family Size
3.30
(22.1/100)
What is Cuban per capita income in the United States?
Cuban per capita income in the United States is $33,825, which is fair, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median family income in the United States?
Cuban median family income in the United States is $77,376, which is fair, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median household income in the United States?
Cuban median household income in the United States is $67,069, which is fair, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median earnings in the United States?
Cuban median earnings in the United States is $36,966, which is fair, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median male earnings in the United States?
Cuban median male earnings in the United States is $42,418, which is fair, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban median female earnings in the United States?
Cuban median female earnings in the United States is $31,952, which is fair, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Cuban wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.1%, which is good, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level in the United States?
Cuban poverty level in the United States is 14.2%, which is good, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among families in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among families in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among males in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among females in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among females in the United States is 15.6%, which is good, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.6%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single males in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single females in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.7%, which is good, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.1%, which is good, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Cuban poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.5%, which is good, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 18.5%, which is average, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemployment in the United States?
Cuban unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Cuban unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 20th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Cuban unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of family households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of family households in the United States is 68.1%, which is good, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Cuban percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.7%, which is average, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban average family size in the United States?
Cuban average family size in the United States is 3.30, which is fair, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of single father households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is good, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Cuban percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.4%, which is average, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.8%, which is average, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 14.7%, which is poor, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Cuban percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.8%, which is average, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Cuban percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Cuban percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 209th 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.