In terms of income, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($57,478), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($67,007), and median household income ($93,375), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($44,790), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($99,977), and median male earnings ($57,582).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	78.0 /100 \| #145	Good $44,790
Median Family Income	95.6 /100 \| #109	Exceptional $108,709
Median Household Income	99.5 /100 \| #77	Exceptional $93,375
Median Earnings	98.9 /100 \| #99	Exceptional $49,645
Median Male Earnings	95.4 /100 \| #112	Exceptional $57,582
Median Female Earnings	99.3 /100 \| #89	Exceptional $42,055
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional $57,478
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	95.3 /100 \| #110	Exceptional $99,977
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	98.6 /100 \| #85	Exceptional $108,785
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	99.8 /100 \| #45	Exceptional $67,007
Wage/Income Gap	95.9 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 24.4%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.3%), poverty level among single males (10.9%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (5.8%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.3%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	42.1 /100 \| #181	Average 12.4%
Families	32.1 /100 \| #189	Fair 9.2%
Males	33.3 /100 \| #185	Fair 11.4%
Females	50.8 /100 \| #173	Average 13.4%
Females 18 to 24 years	98.0 /100 \| #104	Exceptional 19.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	57.7 /100 \| #168	Average 13.4%
Children Under 5 years	27.9 /100 \| #191	Fair 17.7%
Children Under 16 years	15.1 /100 \| #199	Poor 17.0%
Boys Under 16 years	13.7 /100 \| #201	Poor 17.3%
Girls Under 16 years	22.4 /100 \| #199	Fair 17.1%
Single Males	100.0 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 10.9%
Single Females	95.4 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 20.0%
Single Fathers	100.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional 14.3%
Single Mothers	92.1 /100 \| #121	Exceptional 28.3%
Married Couples	2.1 /100 \| #245	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors Over 65 years	97.2 /100 \| #84	Exceptional 10.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	97.5 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 11.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	75.6 /100 \| #156	Good 11.3%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (7.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemploymnet rate among females (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	28.6 /100 \| #199	Fair 5.3%
Males	37.9 /100 \| #181	Fair 5.3%
Females	18.9 /100 \| #205	Poor 5.4%
Youth < 25	93.4 /100 \| #104	Exceptional 11.3%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	68.6 /100 \| #153	Good 17.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 9.5%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	79.2 /100 \| #131	Good 6.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	27.2 /100 \| #198	Fair 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	20.2 /100 \| #202	Fair 4.8%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	79.6 /100 \| #141	Good 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	89.5 /100 \| #122	Excellent 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	80.8 /100 \| #137	Excellent 5.3%
Seniors > 65	76.8 /100 \| #149	Good 5.1%
Seniors > 75	38.2 /100 \| #183	Fair 8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	98.7 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 7.1%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 7.8%
Women w/ Children < 18	29.3 /100 \| #193	Fair 5.5%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.3%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 67.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	97.9 /100 \| #75	Exceptional 80.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	34.0 /100 \| #187	Fair 36.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	89.4 /100 \| #128	Excellent 75.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	15.6 /100 \| #203	Poor 84.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	23.5 /100 \| #194	Fair 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	52.7 /100 \| #169	Average 84.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	92.4 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 83.2%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (30.0%), percentage of family households (65.9%), and average family size (3.32), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of single mother households (6.5%), and percentage of population currently married (46.8%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	99.9 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 65.9%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 30.0%
Married-couple Households	85.1 /100 \| #138	Excellent 47.2%
Average Family Size	99.8 /100 \| #83	Exceptional 3.32
Single Father Households	24.2 /100 \| #205	Fair 2.4%
Single Mother Households	24.7 /100 \| #187	Fair 6.5%
Currently Married	58.2 /100 \| #168	Average 46.8%
Divorced or Separated	87.9 /100 \| #132	Excellent 11.8%
Births to Unmarried Women	98.1 /100 \| #80	Exceptional 28.7%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.2%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.3%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	99.9 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 8.1%
1+ Vehicles Available	99.9 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 92.0%
2+ Vehicles Available	99.6 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 58.3%
3+ Vehicles Available	99.1 /100 \| #90	Exceptional 21.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	99.3 /100 \| #93	Exceptional 7.1%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (66.7%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (60.7%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (39.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.3%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.3%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 2.7%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 97.3%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 97.3%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 97.3%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 97.2%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 97.0%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 96.8%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #287	Tragic 96.6%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 96.2%
7th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #277	Tragic 95.1%
8th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 94.8%
9th Grade	0.5 /100 \| #256	Tragic 94.0%
10th Grade	1.4 /100 \| #247	Tragic 92.8%
11th Grade	3.9 /100 \| #230	Tragic 91.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	11.0 /100 \| #209	Poor 90.6%
High School Diploma	8.6 /100 \| #221	Tragic 88.3%
GED/Equivalency	29.8 /100 \| #187	Fair 85.4%
College, Under 1 year	85.1 /100 \| #141	Excellent 66.7%
College, 1 year or more	83.1 /100 \| #141	Excellent 60.7%
Associate's Degree	74.3 /100 \| #152	Good 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree	79.7 /100 \| #144	Good 39.1%
Master's Degree	79.4 /100 \| #146	Good 15.6%
Professional Degree	59.2 /100 \| #167	Average 4.5%
Doctorate Degree	44.3 /100 \| #182	Average 1.8%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.91%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.6%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.8%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.6 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 11.0%
Males	99.2 /100 \| #67	Exceptional 10.5%
Females	99.7 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 11.5%
Age \| Under 5 years	100.0 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 0.91%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	97.4 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	95.9 /100 \| #106	Exceptional 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	94.1 /100 \| #126	Exceptional 10.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	60.5 /100 \| #166	Good 23.2%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.4 /100 \| #260	Tragic 48.8%
Vision	95.6 /100 \| #97	Exceptional 2.1%
Hearing	95.3 /100 \| #97	Exceptional 2.8%
Cognitive	16.7 /100 \| #197	Poor 17.5%
Ambulatory	99.8 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 5.6%
Self-Care	47.6 /100 \| #176	Average 2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Afghanistan in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Afghanistan in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households with Children

30.0%

(100.0/100)

Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25

$57,478

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

7.8%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

0.91%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64

4.4%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Afghanistan in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Afghanistan in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education

97.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education

97.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education

97.2%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education

97.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education

97.0%

(0.0/100)

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan per capita income in the United States is $44,790, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan median family income in the United States is $108,709, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan median household income in the United States is $93,375, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan median earnings in the United States is $49,645, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan median male earnings in the United States is $57,582, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan median female earnings in the United States is $42,055, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among families in the United States is 9.2%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among males in the United States is 11.4%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among females in the United States is 13.4%, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.0%, which is poor, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of family households in the United States is 65.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 70th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 30.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan average family size in the United States is 3.32, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.5%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.8%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 80th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th 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.

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