In terms of income, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,997), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($62,888), and median household income ($87,171), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($41,146), median male earnings ($53,289), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($92,018).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	54.7 /100 \| #137	Average $41,146
Median Family Income	58.8 /100 \| #109	Average $100,317
Median Household Income	64.7 /100 \| #65	Good $87,171
Median Earnings	58.8 /100 \| #93	Average $45,738
Median Male Earnings	55.9 /100 \| #110	Average $53,289
Median Female Earnings	61.3 /100 \| #80	Good $38,730
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	83.2 /100 \| #11	Excellent $53,997
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	58.3 /100 \| #106	Average $92,018
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	63.8 /100 \| #74	Good $101,272
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	75.1 /100 \| #36	Good $62,888
Wage/Income Gap	61.2 /100 \| #121	Good 24.8%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (10.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.6%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.2%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.0%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (17.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	79.4 /100 \| #154	Good 12.2%
Families	80.5 /100 \| #178	Excellent 9.1%
Males	79.8 /100 \| #165	Good 11.2%
Females	80.2 /100 \| #148	Excellent 13.1%
Females 18 to 24 years	77.4 /100 \| #74	Good 19.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	82.7 /100 \| #136	Excellent 13.2%
Children Under 5 years	73.8 /100 \| #184	Good 17.6%
Children Under 16 years	72.7 /100 \| #194	Good 17.0%
Boys Under 16 years	72.2 /100 \| #194	Good 17.2%
Girls Under 16 years	73.2 /100 \| #193	Good 17.1%
Single Males	95.1 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 10.5%
Single Females	83.3 /100 \| #96	Excellent 19.9%
Single Fathers	83.7 /100 \| #22	Excellent 14.1%
Single Mothers	83.1 /100 \| #90	Excellent 28.0%
Married Couples	81.2 /100 \| #245	Excellent 5.9%
Seniors Over 65 years	89.3 /100 \| #71	Excellent 9.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	85.3 /100 \| #82	Excellent 11.1%
Receiving Food Stamps	85.4 /100 \| #144	Excellent 10.7%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.8%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	89.9 /100 \| #201	Excellent 5.5%
Males	93.3 /100 \| #188	Exceptional 5.5%
Females	85.5 /100 \| #207	Excellent 5.5%
Youth < 25	91.9 /100 \| #78	Exceptional 11.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	89.1 /100 \| #112	Excellent 18.0%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	95.1 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 9.8%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	93.9 /100 \| #95	Exceptional 6.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	92.0 /100 \| #211	Exceptional 5.8%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	91.4 /100 \| #207	Exceptional 5.0%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	90.2 /100 \| #208	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	94.2 /100 \| #88	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	94.3 /100 \| #19	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.6 /100 \| #133	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 65	87.4 /100 \| #151	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 75	72.6 /100 \| #277	Good 9.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	87.1 /100 \| #134	Excellent 7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	92.0 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 7.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	83.0 /100 \| #218	Excellent 5.8%

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 between the ages 45 and 54 (83.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	81.7 /100 \| #33	Excellent 67.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	87.1 /100 \| #71	Excellent 80.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	48.1 /100 \| #202	Average 34.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	72.5 /100 \| #115	Good 75.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	71.5 /100 \| #236	Good 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	82.6 /100 \| #217	Excellent 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	84.9 /100 \| #164	Excellent 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	88.2 /100 \| #74	Excellent 83.2%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (27.6%), and percentage of population currently married (47.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.36), percentage of family households with children (30.7%), and percentage of family households (66.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	55.8 /100 \| #56	Average 66.4%
Family Households with Children	47.1 /100 \| #11	Average 30.7%
Married-couple Households	70.5 /100 \| #113	Good 47.8%
Average Family Size	26.8 /100 \| #85	Fair 3.36
Single Father Households	81.9 /100 \| #217	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	65.7 /100 \| #184	Good 6.6%
Currently Married	70.7 /100 \| #145	Good 47.2%
Divorced or Separated	63.5 /100 \| #121	Good 11.9%
Births to Unmarried Women	81.8 /100 \| #53	Excellent 27.6%

Immigrants from Afghanistan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Afghanistan residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	92.6 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 8.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	91.6 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 91.7%
2+ Vehicles Available	84.0 /100 \| #68	Excellent 58.6%
3+ Vehicles Available	58.6 /100 \| #80	Average 21.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	48.0 /100 \| #76	Average 7.3%

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 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.5%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.3%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (66.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	55.9 /100 \| #286	Average 2.5%
Nursery School	44.1 /100 \| #288	Average 97.5%
Kindergarten	43.7 /100 \| #288	Average 97.4%
1st Grade	47.8 /100 \| #288	Average 97.4%
2nd Grade	48.3 /100 \| #287	Average 97.4%
3rd Grade	42.6 /100 \| #289	Average 97.2%
4th Grade	50.5 /100 \| #287	Average 96.9%
5th Grade	54.4 /100 \| #282	Average 96.7%
6th Grade	46.7 /100 \| #277	Average 96.3%
7th Grade	54.3 /100 \| #272	Average 95.2%
8th Grade	54.4 /100 \| #263	Average 94.8%
9th Grade	63.5 /100 \| #247	Good 94.0%
10th Grade	68.1 /100 \| #241	Good 92.9%
11th Grade	69.7 /100 \| #222	Good 91.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	72.3 /100 \| #203	Good 90.5%
High School Diploma	69.1 /100 \| #213	Good 88.2%
GED/Equivalency	72.2 /100 \| #186	Good 85.3%
College, Under 1 year	70.8 /100 \| #135	Good 66.5%
College, 1 year or more	68.2 /100 \| #135	Good 60.6%
Associate's Degree	64.5 /100 \| #146	Good 46.9%
Bachelor's Degree	59.3 /100 \| #142	Average 38.6%
Master's Degree	49.7 /100 \| #143	Average 15.4%
Professional Degree	40.6 /100 \| #171	Average 4.4%
Doctorate Degree	31.5 /100 \| #183	Fair 1.7%

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 (0.92%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.1%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.8%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	83.2 /100 \| #43	Excellent 10.4%
Males	85.1 /100 \| #36	Excellent 10.0%
Females	81.3 /100 \| #50	Excellent 10.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	93.9 /100 \| #10	Exceptional 0.92%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	79.0 /100 \| #91	Good 5.1%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	82.2 /100 \| #77	Excellent 5.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	76.1 /100 \| #88	Good 10.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	80.1 /100 \| #153	Excellent 23.0%
Age \| Over 75 years	75.4 /100 \| #248	Good 48.8%
Vision	84.3 /100 \| #69	Excellent 2.0%
Hearing	86.7 /100 \| #66	Excellent 2.7%
Cognitive	67.5 /100 \| #165	Good 17.1%
Ambulatory	86.3 /100 \| #43	Excellent 5.4%
Self-Care	75.2 /100 \| #122	Good 2.4%

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:

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

9.8%

(95.1/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Males

10.5%

(95.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64

4.5%

(94.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.7%

(94.2/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.4%

(93.9/100)

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:

Average Family Size

3.36

(26.8/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.7%

(31.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

4.4%

(40.6/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education

97.2%

(42.6/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education

97.4%

(43.7/100)

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

Immigrants from Afghanistan per capita income in the United States is $41,146, which is average, ranking it 137th 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 $100,317, which is average, 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 $87,171, which is good, ranking it 65th 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 $45,738, which is average, ranking it 93rd 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 $53,289, which is average, ranking it 110th 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 $38,730, which is good, ranking it 80th 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 24.8%, which is good, ranking it 121st 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 12.2%, which is good, ranking it 154th 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 9.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 178th 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 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 165th 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 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 148th 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 good, ranking it 194th 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 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th 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 19.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 96th 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 14.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 22nd 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 28.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 90th 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 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Afghanistan unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 201st 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 5.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 188th 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 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 207th 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 66.4%, which is average, ranking it 56th 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 30.7%, which is average, ranking it 11th 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 47.8%, which is good, ranking it 113th 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 3.36, which is fair, ranking it 85th 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 excellent, ranking it 217th 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 6.6%, which is good, ranking it 184th 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 47.2%, which is good, ranking it 145th 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 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 121st 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 27.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 53rd 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 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 43rd 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 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 36th 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 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 50th 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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