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SOCIAL RATING
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Haitian Geographic Distribution
Haitian Income
In terms of income, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,231), and median female earnings ($36,374), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,912), median family income ($85,218), and median male earnings ($45,903).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.1 /100 | #297 | Tragic $37,289 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic $85,218 |
| Median Household Income | 0.1 /100 | #296 | Tragic $73,306 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic $40,918 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic $45,903 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic $36,374 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.8 /100 | #262 | Tragic $50,231 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic $80,055 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic $84,384 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic $51,912 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 19.7% |
Haitian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.0%), poverty level among single females (21.6%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.2%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (17.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 14.9% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 13.7% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 98.9 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 19.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.5 /100 | #251 | Tragic 15.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 21.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 20.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 21.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 20.5% |
| Single Males | 7.0 /100 | #227 | Tragic 13.2% |
| Single Females | 15.4 /100 | #208 | Poor 21.6% |
| Single Fathers | 0.3 /100 | #267 | Tragic 17.3% |
| Single Mothers | 13.3 /100 | #210 | Poor 29.8% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 6.8% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 16.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 17.8% |
Haitian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.2%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.9%), and unemployment rate among males (6.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 20.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #259 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 18.1 /100 | #205 | Poor 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 7.7 /100 | #212 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 4.4 /100 | #228 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 91.4 /100 | #135 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 8.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 10.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 6.4% |
Haitian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.8%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 30.6 /100 | #196 | Fair 65.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 16.1 /100 | #210 | Poor 79.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.1 /100 | #292 | Tragic 33.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.5 /100 | #266 | Tragic 73.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.2 /100 | #255 | Tragic 83.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 1.8 /100 | #234 | Tragic 84.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 96.0 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 61.8 /100 | #162 | Good 82.8% |
Haitian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.37), percentage of family households (65.2%), and percentage of family households with children (27.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently married (41.3%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.3%), and percentage of married-couple family households (41.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 98.1 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 65.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 19.8 /100 | #207 | Poor 27.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 41.2% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 3.37 |
| Single Father Households | 0.4 /100 | #268 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 41.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 38.6% |
Haitian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.1%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.6%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.6%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (14.9%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 14.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.9 /100 | #254 | Tragic 88.1% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 47.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 15.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 4.6% |
Haitian Education Level
In terms of education level, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.1%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (31.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.0%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.2%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (95.8%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 97.2% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 96.3% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 95.8% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 94.7% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 94.2% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 90.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 88.5% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 85.9% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 82.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 57.8% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 52.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic 40.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #284 | Tragic 31.3% |
| Master's Degree | 0.3 /100 | #271 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Professional Degree | 0.3 /100 | #286 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic 1.3% |
Haitian Disability
In terms of disability, Haitians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 48.6 /100 | #175 | Average 11.7% |
| Males | 52.5 /100 | #171 | Average 11.2% |
| Females | 51.9 /100 | #172 | Average 12.2% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 39.9 /100 | #188 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 4.8 /100 | #228 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 99.2 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 59.0 /100 | #169 | Average 11.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 42.4 /100 | #185 | Average 23.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 44.6 /100 | #177 | Average 47.4% |
| Vision | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 99.5 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 2.6% |
| Cognitive | 14.1 /100 | #200 | Poor 17.5% |
| Ambulatory | 1.8 /100 | #238 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Haitians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Haitians in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
19.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.37
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.6%
(99.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
6.0%
(99.2/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
19.0%
(98.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Haitians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Haitians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
12.2%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.9%
(0.0/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
16.2%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
6.4%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
17.8%
(0.0/100)
What is Haitian per capita income in the United States?
Haitian per capita income in the United States is $37,289, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian median family income in the United States?
Haitian median family income in the United States is $85,218, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian median household income in the United States?
Haitian median household income in the United States is $73,306, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian median earnings in the United States?
Haitian median earnings in the United States is $40,918, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian median male earnings in the United States?
Haitian median male earnings in the United States is $45,903, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian median female earnings in the United States?
Haitian median female earnings in the United States is $36,374, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Haitian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level in the United States?
Haitian poverty level in the United States is 14.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among families in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among families in the United States is 11.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among males in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among females in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Haitian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.8%, which is poor, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Haitian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian unemployment in the United States?
Haitian unemployment in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Haitian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Haitian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of family households in the United States?
Haitian percentage of family households in the United States is 65.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Haitian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.2%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Haitian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian average family size in the United States?
Haitian average family size in the United States is 3.37, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Haitian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Haitian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Haitian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Haitian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Haitian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Haitian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Haitian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Haitian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Haitian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 172nd 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.