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SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
122nd/ 347
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Filipino Geographic Distribution
Filipino Income
In terms of income, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,284), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($62,135), and median household income ($87,433), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($51,986), per capita income ($40,522), and median earnings ($44,543).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 52.4 /100 | #150 | Average $40,522 |
| Median Family Income | 59.9 /100 | #97 | Average $101,031 |
| Median Household Income | 65.2 /100 | #60 | Good $87,433 |
| Median Earnings | 53.9 /100 | #119 | Average $44,543 |
| Median Male Earnings | 52.0 /100 | #132 | Average $51,986 |
| Median Female Earnings | 54.7 /100 | #118 | Average $37,635 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 80.4 /100 | #17 | Excellent $53,284 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 62.7 /100 | #80 | Good $94,898 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 63.9 /100 | #73 | Good $101,302 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 72.9 /100 | #40 | Good $62,135 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 56.2 /100 | #166 | Average 25.8% |
Filipino Poverty
In terms of poverty, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (10.8%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), and poverty level among families (7.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (13.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (14.2%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 87.9 /100 | #44 | Excellent 10.9% |
| Families | 89.0 /100 | #71 | Excellent 7.9% |
| Males | 88.7 /100 | #43 | Excellent 9.9% |
| Females | 87.9 /100 | #45 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 85.9 /100 | #12 | Excellent 17.3% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 88.4 /100 | #51 | Excellent 12.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 86.8 /100 | #33 | Excellent 14.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 86.0 /100 | #52 | Excellent 14.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 85.8 /100 | #44 | Excellent 14.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 86.3 /100 | #47 | Excellent 14.3% |
| Single Males | 93.4 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Single Females | 88.0 /100 | #44 | Excellent 19.0% |
| Single Fathers | 85.2 /100 | #14 | Excellent 13.7% |
| Single Mothers | 88.2 /100 | #36 | Excellent 26.7% |
| Married Couples | 91.8 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 88.7 /100 | #84 | Excellent 9.7% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 85.2 /100 | #84 | Excellent 11.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 88.1 /100 | #94 | Excellent 10.0% |
Filipino Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.5%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 90.2 /100 | #199 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Males | 93.4 /100 | #185 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Females | 85.7 /100 | #204 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 88.2 /100 | #212 | Excellent 12.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 86.2 /100 | #200 | Excellent 18.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 90.6 /100 | #180 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 91.5 /100 | #180 | Exceptional 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 92.9 /100 | #185 | Exceptional 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 92.1 /100 | #195 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 91.7 /100 | #150 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 93.1 /100 | #161 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 88.7 /100 | #211 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 85.6 /100 | #187 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 85.9 /100 | #223 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Seniors > 75 | 76.8 /100 | #201 | Good 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 86.7 /100 | #151 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 89.7 /100 | #51 | Excellent 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 87.0 /100 | #151 | Excellent 5.5% |
Filipino Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 71.5 /100 | #123 | Good 65.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 84.0 /100 | #151 | Excellent 79.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 47.5 /100 | #209 | Average 34.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 71.1 /100 | #135 | Good 75.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 72.0 /100 | #229 | Good 84.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 83.7 /100 | #203 | Excellent 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 83.9 /100 | #182 | Excellent 84.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 85.2 /100 | #149 | Excellent 82.7% |
Filipino Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (50.1%), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of population currently married (48.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.40), percentage of family households with children (29.6%), and percentage of family households (68.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 69.1 /100 | #11 | Good 68.6% |
| Family Households with Children | 39.4 /100 | #40 | Fair 29.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 83.7 /100 | #15 | Excellent 50.1% |
| Average Family Size | 30.7 /100 | #57 | Fair 3.40 |
| Single Father Households | 82.7 /100 | #208 | Excellent 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 75.0 /100 | #142 | Good 6.1% |
| Currently Married | 76.4 /100 | #94 | Good 48.1% |
| Divorced or Separated | 71.4 /100 | #64 | Good 11.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 75.0 /100 | #121 | Good 29.9% |
Filipino Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 93.4 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 92.5 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 92.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 91.6 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 61.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 71.1 /100 | #16 | Good 24.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 62.5 /100 | #15 | Good 8.7% |
Filipino Education Level
In terms of education level, Filipinos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.4%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.6%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.0%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.6%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 66.2 /100 | #233 | Good 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 52.9 /100 | #235 | Average 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 52.6 /100 | #232 | Average 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 57.5 /100 | #233 | Average 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 57.9 /100 | #234 | Average 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 50.9 /100 | #237 | Average 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 59.3 /100 | #239 | Average 97.2% |
| 5th Grade | 62.0 /100 | #240 | Good 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 53.1 /100 | #233 | Average 96.7% |
| 7th Grade | 56.4 /100 | #253 | Average 95.3% |
| 8th Grade | 56.5 /100 | #246 | Average 95.0% |
| 9th Grade | 65.9 /100 | #234 | Good 94.2% |
| 10th Grade | 70.1 /100 | #223 | Good 93.1% |
| 11th Grade | 71.5 /100 | #208 | Good 92.0% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 73.3 /100 | #195 | Good 90.6% |
| High School Diploma | 70.5 /100 | #201 | Good 88.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 73.3 /100 | #180 | Good 85.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 67.8 /100 | #157 | Good 65.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 64.6 /100 | #165 | Good 59.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 59.5 /100 | #194 | Average 45.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 52.7 /100 | #197 | Average 36.4% |
| Master's Degree | 38.1 /100 | #225 | Fair 13.6% |
| Professional Degree | 33.1 /100 | #215 | Fair 4.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 27.1 /100 | #213 | Fair 1.6% |
Filipino Disability
In terms of disability, Filipinos 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 5 and 17 (4.9%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.3%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 75.7 /100 | #107 | Good 11.0% |
| Males | 75.7 /100 | #135 | Good 10.7% |
| Females | 76.9 /100 | #89 | Good 11.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 88.1 /100 | #145 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 83.1 /100 | #49 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 79.4 /100 | #107 | Good 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 74.6 /100 | #100 | Good 10.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 79.7 /100 | #160 | Good 23.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 73.8 /100 | #261 | Good 49.1% |
| Vision | 82.0 /100 | #100 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Hearing | 77.8 /100 | #193 | Good 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 75.9 /100 | #115 | Good 16.7% |
| Ambulatory | 78.8 /100 | #114 | Good 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 72.0 /100 | #178 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Filipinos in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Filipinos in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.4%
(93.4/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
8.0%
(93.4/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Single Males
10.8%
(93.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.8%
(93.1/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(92.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Filipinos in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Filipinos in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(27.1/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.40
(30.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.0%
(33.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
13.6%
(38.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.6%
(39.4/100)
What is Filipino per capita income in the United States?
Filipino per capita income in the United States is $40,522, which is average, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino median family income in the United States?
Filipino median family income in the United States is $101,031, which is average, ranking it 97th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino median household income in the United States?
Filipino median household income in the United States is $87,433, which is good, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino median earnings in the United States?
Filipino median earnings in the United States is $44,543, which is average, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino median male earnings in the United States?
Filipino median male earnings in the United States is $51,986, which is average, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino median female earnings in the United States?
Filipino median female earnings in the United States is $37,635, which is average, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Filipino wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.8%, which is average, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level in the United States?
Filipino poverty level in the United States is 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among families in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among families in the United States is 7.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among males in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among males in the United States is 9.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among females in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among single males in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among single females in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 13.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Filipino poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Filipino percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino unemployment in the United States?
Filipino unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Filipino unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Filipino unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of family households in the United States?
Filipino percentage of family households in the United States is 68.6%, which is good, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Filipino percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Filipino percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino average family size in the United States?
Filipino average family size in the United States is 3.40, which is fair, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of single father households in the United States?
Filipino percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Filipino percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Filipino percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.1%, which is good, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Filipino percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Filipino percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.9%, which is good, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Filipino percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Filipino percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Filipino percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Filipino percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 89th 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.