In terms of income, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,116), wage/income gap percentage (27.3%), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($81,899), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($47,135), per capita income ($35,777), and median family income ($86,137).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	35.3 /100 \| #260	Fair $35,777
Median Family Income	36.9 /100 \| #240	Fair $86,137
Median Household Income	38.9 /100 \| #243	Fair $72,473
Median Earnings	40.9 /100 \| #219	Average $41,431
Median Male Earnings	41.5 /100 \| #202	Average $48,495
Median Female Earnings	37.7 /100 \| #239	Fair $34,845
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	60.7 /100 \| #146	Good $48,116
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	42.6 /100 \| #225	Average $81,899
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	39.3 /100 \| #232	Fair $85,436
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	28.0 /100 \| #326	Fair $47,135
Wage/Income Gap	49.4 /100 \| #232	Average 27.3%

Immigrants from the Azores Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.1%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%), and poverty level among single males (13.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (24.8%), poverty level among single mothers (33.6%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (20.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	72.5 /100 \| #212	Good 13.2%
Families	70.9 /100 \| #241	Good 10.5%
Males	74.4 /100 \| #209	Good 12.0%
Females	72.5 /100 \| #214	Good 14.4%
Females 18 to 24 years	86.5 /100 \| #9	Excellent 17.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	64.1 /100 \| #293	Good 16.8%
Children Under 5 years	60.5 /100 \| #265	Good 20.8%
Children Under 16 years	67.6 /100 \| #219	Good 18.2%
Boys Under 16 years	61.2 /100 \| #254	Good 19.7%
Girls Under 16 years	71.7 /100 \| #202	Good 17.4%
Single Males	82.0 /100 \| #237	Excellent 13.3%
Single Females	58.6 /100 \| #289	Average 24.8%
Single Fathers	69.8 /100 \| #257	Good 17.2%
Single Mothers	59.6 /100 \| #293	Average 33.6%
Married Couples	86.2 /100 \| #179	Excellent 5.3%
Seniors Over 65 years	69.1 /100 \| #263	Good 12.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	61.1 /100 \| #287	Good 14.5%
Receiving Food Stamps	65.0 /100 \| #305	Good 16.2%

Immigrants from the Azores Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (11.6%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (12.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.8%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	84.8 /100 \| #276	Excellent 6.1%
Males	86.3 /100 \| #290	Excellent 6.5%
Females	83.3 /100 \| #245	Excellent 5.7%
Youth < 25	88.1 /100 \| #213	Excellent 12.3%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	76.6 /100 \| #291	Good 21.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	95.6 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 9.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	79.9 /100 \| #315	Good 8.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	84.1 /100 \| #305	Excellent 7.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	83.0 /100 \| #313	Excellent 6.1%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	82.0 /100 \| #311	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	96.6 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	95.5 /100 \| #6	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	82.1 /100 \| #294	Excellent 5.9%
Seniors > 65	80.9 /100 \| #321	Excellent 6.0%
Seniors > 75	59.8 /100 \| #338	Average 11.6%
Women w/ Children < 6	73.5 /100 \| #322	Good 9.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	61.3 /100 \| #334	Good 12.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	74.5 /100 \| #290	Good 6.5%

Immigrants from the Azores Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.4%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (63.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (81.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.8%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	53.6 /100 \| #305	Average 63.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	70.1 /100 \| #292	Good 77.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	80.4 /100 \| #24	Excellent 41.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	85.9 /100 \| #25	Excellent 77.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	64.2 /100 \| #293	Good 82.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	61.1 /100 \| #321	Good 81.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	78.7 /100 \| #255	Good 83.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	68.5 /100 \| #299	Good 80.1%

Immigrants from the Azores Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of population currently married (45.4%), and percentage of married-couple family households (45.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.21), percentage of family households with children (28.4%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (41.5%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	52.0 /100 \| #84	Average 65.8%
Family Households with Children	31.0 /100 \| #111	Fair 28.4%
Married-couple Households	55.9 /100 \| #217	Average 45.4%
Average Family Size	13.7 /100 \| #229	Poor 3.21
Single Father Households	70.5 /100 \| #311	Good 2.8%
Single Mother Households	43.1 /100 \| #279	Average 7.8%
Currently Married	59.0 /100 \| #219	Average 45.4%
Divorced or Separated	55.2 /100 \| #205	Average 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	41.1 /100 \| #320	Average 41.5%

Immigrants from the Azores Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	88.7 /100 \| #153	Excellent 10.0%
1+ Vehicles Available	87.4 /100 \| #151	Excellent 90.1%
2+ Vehicles Available	76.1 /100 \| #160	Good 55.8%
3+ Vehicles Available	56.8 /100 \| #93	Average 21.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	46.1 /100 \| #88	Average 7.1%

Immigrants from the Azores Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.9%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.1%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.6%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (9.8%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	43.2 /100 \| #316	Average 2.9%
Nursery School	34.6 /100 \| #315	Fair 97.1%
Kindergarten	34.2 /100 \| #314	Fair 97.1%
1st Grade	37.6 /100 \| #311	Fair 97.1%
2nd Grade	37.4 /100 \| #311	Fair 97.0%
3rd Grade	30.6 /100 \| #313	Fair 96.7%
4th Grade	32.7 /100 \| #318	Fair 96.2%
5th Grade	14.8 /100 \| #337	Poor 95.0%
6th Grade	14.4 /100 \| #338	Poor 94.6%
7th Grade	25.9 /100 \| #331	Fair 92.8%
8th Grade	25.3 /100 \| #331	Fair 92.3%
9th Grade	23.2 /100 \| #334	Fair 90.5%
10th Grade	26.5 /100 \| #332	Fair 88.6%
11th Grade	24.3 /100 \| #331	Fair 86.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	24.5 /100 \| #331	Fair 84.7%
High School Diploma	23.3 /100 \| #331	Fair 82.2%
GED/Equivalency	25.6 /100 \| #335	Fair 78.0%
College, Under 1 year	28.8 /100 \| #339	Fair 53.8%
College, 1 year or more	27.4 /100 \| #340	Fair 47.5%
Associate's Degree	29.6 /100 \| #330	Fair 34.7%
Bachelor's Degree	22.5 /100 \| #333	Fair 26.4%
Master's Degree	12.5 /100 \| #333	Poor 9.8%
Professional Degree	8.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 2.6%
Doctorate Degree	9.7 /100 \| #330	Tragic 1.2%

Immigrants from the Azores Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from the Azores residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (26.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of females with a disability (14.7%), percentage of population with a disability (14.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (14.3%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	33.6 /100 \| #327	Fair 14.0%
Males	43.1 /100 \| #315	Average 13.3%
Females	26.3 /100 \| #336	Fair 14.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	75.2 /100 \| #320	Good 1.7%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	50.4 /100 \| #329	Average 6.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	38.0 /100 \| #336	Fair 8.3%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	34.8 /100 \| #314	Fair 14.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	65.2 /100 \| #292	Good 26.2%
Age \| Over 75 years	62.6 /100 \| #310	Good 51.3%
Vision	68.3 /100 \| #259	Good 2.3%
Hearing	58.9 /100 \| #304	Average 3.7%
Cognitive	50.3 /100 \| #260	Average 17.8%
Ambulatory	52.1 /100 \| #319	Average 7.2%
Self-Care	51.6 /100 \| #331	Average 2.9%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.4%

(96.6/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

9.7%

(95.6/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64

4.4%

(95.5/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

10.0%

(88.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

12.3%

(88.1/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

2.6%

(8.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.2%

(9.7/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education

9.8%

(12.5/100)

Average Family Size

3.21

(13.7/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education

94.6%

(14.4/100)

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

Immigrants from the Azores per capita income in the United States is $35,777, which is fair, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores median family income in the United States is $86,137, which is fair, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores median household income in the United States is $72,473, which is fair, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores median earnings in the United States is $41,431, which is average, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores median male earnings in the United States is $48,495, which is average, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores median female earnings in the United States is $34,845, which is fair, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.3%, which is average, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level in the United States is 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among families in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among males in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among females in the United States is 14.4%, which is good, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.2%, which is good, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.8%, which is average, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.2%, which is good, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.6%, which is average, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.2%, which is good, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from the Azores unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from the Azores unemployment in the United States is 6.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of family households in the United States is 65.8%, which is average, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.4%, which is fair, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.4%, which is average, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is good, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.8%, which is average, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.4%, which is average, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 41.5%, which is average, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 14.0%, which is fair, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.3%, which is average, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from the Azores percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.7%, which is fair, ranking it 336th 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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