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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Immigrants from Africa Social Profile
Good

7,242
SOCIAL INDEX
62.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
209th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Immigrants from Africa Income

In terms of income, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.2%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($55,147), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($45,398), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($48,882), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($82,525), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($88,957).
Immigrants from Africa Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
47.4
/100
|
#190
Average
$39,122
Median Family Income
45.3
/100
|
#200
Average
$91,598
Median Household Income
45.8
/100
|
#202
Average
$76,377
Median Earnings
45.5
/100
|
#178
Average
$42,533
Median Male Earnings
42.6
/100
|
#196
Average
$48,882
Median Female Earnings
49.2
/100
|
#159
Average
$36,746
Householder Age | Under 25 years
50.3
/100
|
#252
Average
$45,398
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
43.6
/100
|
#213
Average
$82,525
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
44.8
/100
|
#206
Average
$88,957
Householder Age | Over 65 years
52.0
/100
|
#197
Average
$55,147
Wage/Income Gap
68.3
/100
|
#83
Good
23.2%

Immigrants from Africa Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.7%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.6%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.2%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.5%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.6%).
Immigrants from Africa Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
70.3
/100
|
#225
Good
13.5%
Families
73.7
/100
|
#224
Good
10.1%
Males
71.9
/100
|
#224
Good
12.4%
Females
70.7
/100
|
#223
Good
14.7%
Females 18 to 24 years
66.0
/100
|
#244
Good
21.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
77.1
/100
|
#212
Good
14.3%
Children Under 5 years
68.1
/100
|
#218
Good
19.0%
Children Under 16 years
66.1
/100
|
#229
Good
18.5%
Boys Under 16 years
66.2
/100
|
#226
Good
18.6%
Girls Under 16 years
66.1
/100
|
#227
Good
18.6%
Single Males
84.9
/100
|
#178
Excellent
12.7%
Single Females
73.3
/100
|
#205
Good
21.9%
Single Fathers
75.7
/100
|
#123
Good
15.9%
Single Mothers
75.8
/100
|
#188
Good
29.7%
Married Couples
84.0
/100
|
#212
Excellent
5.6%
Seniors Over 65 years
76.9
/100
|
#218
Good
11.2%
Seniors Over 75 years
75.5
/100
|
#212
Good
12.5%
Receiving Food Stamps
78.2
/100
|
#219
Good
12.6%

Immigrants from Africa Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.2%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%).
Immigrants from Africa Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
88.8
/100
|
#223
Excellent
5.6%
Males
91.6
/100
|
#226
Exceptional
5.7%
Females
85.1
/100
|
#212
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
86.5
/100
|
#238
Excellent
12.5%
Age | 16 to 19 years
85.2
/100
|
#218
Excellent
19.0%
Age | 20 to 24 years
89.3
/100
|
#220
Excellent
10.7%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.8
/100
|
#170
Exceptional
6.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.5
/100
|
#201
Exceptional
5.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
91.3
/100
|
#208
Exceptional
5.0%
Age | 45 to 54 years
90.5
/100
|
#203
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.5
/100
|
#193
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
89.6
/100
|
#164
Excellent
4.9%
Age | 65 to 74 years
86.1
/100
|
#156
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 65
87.1
/100
|
#168
Excellent
5.3%
Seniors > 75
78.8
/100
|
#164
Good
9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6
85.4
/100
|
#179
Excellent
7.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
82.6
/100
|
#228
Excellent
9.2%
Women w/ Children < 18
81.8
/100
|
#228
Excellent
5.9%

Immigrants from Africa Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.0%).
Immigrants from Africa Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
83.7
/100
|
#27
Excellent
67.5%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
88.2
/100
|
#51
Excellent
80.2%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
59.3
/100
|
#121
Average
37.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
72.5
/100
|
#114
Good
75.6%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
78.5
/100
|
#89
Good
85.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
90.5
/100
|
#74
Exceptional
85.1%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
88.3
/100
|
#86
Excellent
84.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
86.3
/100
|
#123
Excellent
82.9%

Immigrants from Africa Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (33.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.28), percentage of family households with children (28.3%), and percentage of family households (62.7%).
Immigrants from Africa Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
32.8
/100
|
#302
Fair
62.7%
Family Households with Children
30.5
/100
|
#119
Fair
28.3%
Married-couple Households
41.8
/100
|
#276
Average
43.0%
Average Family Size
19.5
/100
|
#148
Poor
3.28
Single Father Households
83.2
/100
|
#201
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
49.6
/100
|
#251
Average
7.5%
Currently Married
50.2
/100
|
#256
Average
44.0%
Divorced or Separated
56.0
/100
|
#192
Average
12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
65.5
/100
|
#205
Good
33.2%

Immigrants from Africa Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.4%), 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 (5.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.8%).
Immigrants from Africa Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
82.5
/100
|
#269
Excellent
12.7%
1+ Vehicles Available
80.5
/100
|
#271
Excellent
87.4%
2+ Vehicles Available
64.4
/100
|
#275
Good
51.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
39.3
/100
|
#268
Fair
17.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
29.2
/100
|
#258
Fair
5.5%

Immigrants from Africa Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.1%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (84.8%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (92.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.3%).
Immigrants from Africa Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
64.0
/100
|
#252
Good
2.3%
Nursery School
51.2
/100
|
#247
Average
97.7%
Kindergarten
50.9
/100
|
#247
Average
97.7%
1st Grade
55.8
/100
|
#247
Average
97.7%
2nd Grade
56.1
/100
|
#247
Average
97.6%
3rd Grade
49.8
/100
|
#245
Average
97.5%
4th Grade
58.6
/100
|
#244
Average
97.2%
5th Grade
60.7
/100
|
#247
Good
97.0%
6th Grade
51.7
/100
|
#242
Average
96.6%
7th Grade
58.4
/100
|
#235
Average
95.5%
8th Grade
57.7
/100
|
#235
Average
95.1%
9th Grade
65.7
/100
|
#235
Good
94.2%
10th Grade
68.7
/100
|
#237
Good
92.9%
11th Grade
68.3
/100
|
#228
Good
91.6%
12th Grade, No Diploma
69.1
/100
|
#221
Good
90.1%
High School Diploma
67.9
/100
|
#219
Good
88.1%
GED/Equivalency
68.9
/100
|
#207
Good
84.8%
College, Under 1 year
65.2
/100
|
#184
Good
64.8%
College, 1 year or more
64.0
/100
|
#169
Good
59.2%
Associate's Degree
62.2
/100
|
#162
Good
46.1%
Bachelor's Degree
58.1
/100
|
#153
Average
38.2%
Master's Degree
49.4
/100
|
#145
Average
15.3%
Professional Degree
42.6
/100
|
#155
Average
4.5%
Doctorate Degree
38.1
/100
|
#141
Fair
1.9%

Immigrants from Africa Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%).
Immigrants from Africa Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
73.2
/100
|
#136
Good
11.2%
Males
76.0
/100
|
#131
Good
10.7%
Females
71.4
/100
|
#141
Good
11.6%
Age | Under 5 years
88.1
/100
|
#149
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
69.2
/100
|
#209
Good
5.6%
Age | 18 to 34 years
72.8
/100
|
#180
Good
6.2%
Age | 35 to 64 years
63.4
/100
|
#196
Good
11.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
76.3
/100
|
#210
Good
23.8%
Age | Over 75 years
80.7
/100
|
#178
Excellent
47.8%
Vision
77.6
/100
|
#167
Good
2.1%
Hearing
86.1
/100
|
#76
Excellent
2.7%
Cognitive
45.9
/100
|
#287
Average
18.0%
Ambulatory
78.3
/100
|
#120
Good
5.9%
Self-Care
75.0
/100
|
#124
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Africa in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Africa in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.7%
(92.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.5/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.7%
(91.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.7%
(91.6/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.0%
(91.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Africa in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Africa in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.28
(19.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.5%
(29.2/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.3%
(30.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
62.7%
(32.8/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(38.1/100)
What is Immigrants from Africa per capita income in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa per capita income in the United States is $39,122, which is average, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa median family income in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa median family income in the United States is $91,598, which is average, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa median household income in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa median household income in the United States is $76,377, which is average, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa median earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa median earnings in the United States is $42,533, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa median male earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa median male earnings in the United States is $48,882, which is average, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa median female earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa median female earnings in the United States is $36,746, which is average, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.2%, which is good, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among families in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among families in the United States is 10.1%, which is good, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among males in the United States is 12.4%, which is good, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among females in the United States is 14.7%, which is good, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.5%, which is good, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single males in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single females in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.9%, which is good, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.7%, which is good, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa unemployment in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households in the United States is 62.7%, which is fair, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.3%, which is fair, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.0%, which is average, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa average family size in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa average family size in the United States is 3.28, which is poor, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of single father households in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.5%, which is average, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.0%, which is average, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.2%, which is good, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 131st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 141st 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.