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SOCIAL INDEX
39.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
309th/ 347
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Honduran Geographic Distribution
Honduran Income
In terms of income, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.5%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($43,877), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($48,510), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($32,059), median earnings ($37,164), and median male earnings ($42,452).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 28.3 /100 | #297 | Fair $33,844 |
| Median Family Income | 23.7 /100 | #306 | Fair $77,642 |
| Median Household Income | 28.5 /100 | #301 | Fair $66,546 |
| Median Earnings | 23.1 /100 | #303 | Fair $37,164 |
| Median Male Earnings | 23.3 /100 | #311 | Fair $42,452 |
| Median Female Earnings | 20.7 /100 | #301 | Fair $32,059 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 44.5 /100 | #289 | Average $43,877 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 26.7 /100 | #315 | Fair $71,561 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 26.0 /100 | #302 | Fair $76,838 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 32.1 /100 | #307 | Fair $48,510 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 66.7 /100 | #90 | Good 23.5% |
Honduran Poverty
In terms of poverty, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (14.0%), poverty level among married-couple families (7.4%), and poverty level among single fathers (17.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 16 (22.8%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (22.9%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (22.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 53.6 /100 | #316 | Average 16.1% |
| Families | 56.3 /100 | #319 | Average 12.6% |
| Males | 57.4 /100 | #310 | Average 14.5% |
| Females | 52.8 /100 | #318 | Average 17.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 63.1 /100 | #262 | Good 21.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 61.8 /100 | #303 | Good 17.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 49.1 /100 | #314 | Average 23.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 46.5 /100 | #321 | Average 22.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 46.7 /100 | #323 | Average 22.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 46.9 /100 | #321 | Average 22.8% |
| Single Males | 79.1 /100 | #268 | Good 14.0% |
| Single Females | 54.8 /100 | #298 | Average 25.6% |
| Single Fathers | 68.7 /100 | #269 | Good 17.4% |
| Single Mothers | 55.2 /100 | #311 | Average 34.6% |
| Married Couples | 68.7 /100 | #317 | Good 7.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 56.4 /100 | #307 | Average 13.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 56.8 /100 | #294 | Average 15.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 67.8 /100 | #291 | Good 15.4% |
Honduran Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.6%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.1%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.1%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 86.4 /100 | #255 | Excellent 5.9% |
| Males | 91.1 /100 | #239 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Females | 79.3 /100 | #273 | Good 6.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 85.3 /100 | #251 | Excellent 12.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 80.7 /100 | #264 | Excellent 20.1% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 89.3 /100 | #218 | Excellent 10.7% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 87.6 /100 | #248 | Excellent 7.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 89.3 /100 | #249 | Excellent 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 89.3 /100 | #246 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 88.4 /100 | #244 | Excellent 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 89.8 /100 | #271 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 86.7 /100 | #260 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.4 /100 | #242 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 86.0 /100 | #218 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Seniors > 75 | 82.3 /100 | #110 | Excellent 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 81.6 /100 | #261 | Excellent 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 77.2 /100 | #300 | Good 10.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 73.5 /100 | #303 | Good 6.6% |
Honduran Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 71.4 /100 | #126 | Good 65.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 76.8 /100 | #254 | Good 78.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 46.7 /100 | #217 | Average 34.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 65.9 /100 | #197 | Good 74.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 67.2 /100 | #274 | Good 83.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 79.1 /100 | #260 | Good 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 77.5 /100 | #266 | Good 83.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 75.2 /100 | #264 | Good 81.2% |
Honduran Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.7%), percentage of births to unmarried women (38.5%), and percentage of family households (64.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.39), percentage of family households with children (28.9%), and percentage of single mother households (8.3%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 45.0 /100 | #161 | Average 64.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 34.7 /100 | #69 | Fair 28.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 37.6 /100 | #286 | Fair 42.3% |
| Average Family Size | 30.1 /100 | #60 | Fair 3.39 |
| Single Father Households | 73.8 /100 | #299 | Good 2.7% |
| Single Mother Households | 34.9 /100 | #309 | Fair 8.3% |
| Currently Married | 42.3 /100 | #288 | Average 42.7% |
| Divorced or Separated | 43.2 /100 | #286 | Average 13.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 49.9 /100 | #300 | Average 38.5% |
Honduran Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 83.7 /100 | #252 | Excellent 12.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 81.7 /100 | #256 | Excellent 87.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 64.6 /100 | #273 | Good 51.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 42.6 /100 | #236 | Average 18.2% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 33.7 /100 | #212 | Fair 6.0% |
Honduran Education Level
In terms of education level, Hondurans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.9%), percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (38.3%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (51.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (95.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 43.8 /100 | #311 | Average 2.9% |
| Nursery School | 35.0 /100 | #310 | Fair 97.1% |
| Kindergarten | 34.6 /100 | #310 | Fair 97.1% |
| 1st Grade | 37.6 /100 | #312 | Fair 97.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 36.1 /100 | #317 | Fair 96.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 29.1 /100 | #318 | Fair 96.7% |
| 4th Grade | 29.4 /100 | #323 | Fair 96.1% |
| 5th Grade | 31.5 /100 | #325 | Fair 95.7% |
| 6th Grade | 24.6 /100 | #327 | Fair 95.1% |
| 7th Grade | 26.8 /100 | #330 | Fair 92.9% |
| 8th Grade | 25.3 /100 | #330 | Fair 92.3% |
| 9th Grade | 28.1 /100 | #330 | Fair 90.9% |
| 10th Grade | 29.0 /100 | #330 | Fair 88.9% |
| 11th Grade | 27.9 /100 | #327 | Fair 87.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 28.7 /100 | #327 | Fair 85.2% |
| High School Diploma | 27.4 /100 | #325 | Fair 82.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 32.4 /100 | #324 | Fair 79.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 38.3 /100 | #313 | Fair 56.7% |
| College, 1 year or more | 39.2 /100 | #310 | Fair 51.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 40.0 /100 | #299 | Average 38.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.7 /100 | #283 | Fair 30.8% |
| Master's Degree | 25.1 /100 | #283 | Fair 11.7% |
| Professional Degree | 23.2 /100 | #281 | Fair 3.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.2 /100 | #301 | Poor 1.3% |
Honduran Disability
In terms of disability, Hondurans 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 (2.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.8%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 68.1 /100 | #190 | Good 11.5% |
| Males | 71.6 /100 | #180 | Good 11.1% |
| Females | 65.7 /100 | #215 | Good 12.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 88.4 /100 | #137 | Excellent 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 67.3 /100 | #236 | Good 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 75.3 /100 | #158 | Good 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 60.0 /100 | #230 | Good 11.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 68.4 /100 | #268 | Good 25.5% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 72.8 /100 | #266 | Good 49.3% |
| Vision | 63.9 /100 | #281 | Good 2.4% |
| Hearing | 84.0 /100 | #110 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 49.9 /100 | #268 | Average 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | 69.5 /100 | #223 | Good 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 67.2 /100 | #238 | Good 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Hondurans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Hondurans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.8%
(91.1/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.2%
(89.8/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
10.7%
(89.3/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
6.2%
(89.3/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.3%
(89.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Hondurans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Hondurans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(14.2/100)
#2
Median Female Earnings
$32,059
(20.7/100)
#3
Median Earnings
$37,164
(23.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.4%
(23.2/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$42,452
(23.3/100)
What is Honduran per capita income in the United States?
Honduran per capita income in the United States is $33,844, which is fair, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran median family income in the United States?
Honduran median family income in the United States is $77,642, which is fair, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran median household income in the United States?
Honduran median household income in the United States is $66,546, which is fair, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran median earnings in the United States?
Honduran median earnings in the United States is $37,164, which is fair, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran median male earnings in the United States?
Honduran median male earnings in the United States is $42,452, which is fair, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran median female earnings in the United States?
Honduran median female earnings in the United States is $32,059, which is fair, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Honduran wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.5%, which is good, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level in the United States?
Honduran poverty level in the United States is 16.1%, which is average, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among families in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among families in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among males in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among males in the United States is 14.5%, which is average, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among females in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among females in the United States is 17.6%, which is average, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 22.8%, which is average, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among single males in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among single females in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.6%, which is average, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.4%, which is good, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Honduran poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 34.6%, which is average, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Honduran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.4%, which is good, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran unemployment in the United States?
Honduran unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Honduran unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Honduran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is good, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of family households in the United States?
Honduran percentage of family households in the United States is 64.7%, which is average, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Honduran percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.9%, which is fair, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Honduran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.3%, which is fair, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran average family size in the United States?
Honduran average family size in the United States is 3.39, which is fair, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of single father households in the United States?
Honduran percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is good, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Honduran percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.3%, which is fair, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Honduran percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.7%, which is average, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Honduran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.1%, which is average, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Honduran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.5%, which is average, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Honduran percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Honduran percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Honduran percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Honduran percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 215th 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.