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SOCIAL INDEX
52.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
243rd/ 347
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Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Geographic Distribution
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Income
In terms of income, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.9%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,642), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,814), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($45,564), median earnings ($39,829), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($82,335).

Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Per Capita Income | 35.7 /100 | #259 | Fair $35,900 |
Median Family Income | 35.0 /100 | #253 | Fair $84,929 |
Median Household Income | 36.4 /100 | #257 | Fair $71,041 |
Median Earnings | 34.2 /100 | #255 | Fair $39,829 |
Median Male Earnings | 32.6 /100 | #260 | Fair $45,564 |
Median Female Earnings | 35.0 /100 | #253 | Fair $34,412 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | 47.4 /100 | #274 | Average $44,642 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 35.6 /100 | #264 | Fair $77,335 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 34.5 /100 | #255 | Fair $82,335 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | 42.0 /100 | #244 | Average $51,814 |
Wage/Income Gap | 69.7 /100 | #69 | Good 22.9% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Poverty
In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (20.3%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (20.1%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (21.0%).

Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Poverty | 63.7 /100 | #264 | Good 14.5% |
Families | 68.1 /100 | #251 | Good 10.9% |
Males | 64.8 /100 | #269 | Good 13.4% |
Females | 64.9 /100 | #260 | Good 15.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | 63.0 /100 | #263 | Good 21.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | 70.8 /100 | #261 | Good 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | 59.3 /100 | #275 | Average 21.0% |
Children Under 16 years | 58.6 /100 | #271 | Average 20.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | 59.4 /100 | #268 | Average 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | 58.5 /100 | #272 | Average 20.3% |
Single Males | 82.2 /100 | #236 | Excellent 13.3% |
Single Females | 67.1 /100 | #257 | Good 23.1% |
Single Fathers | 72.8 /100 | #203 | Good 16.5% |
Single Mothers | 69.5 /100 | #250 | Good 31.2% |
Married Couples | 78.0 /100 | #268 | Good 6.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | 78.9 /100 | #204 | Good 11.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | 80.3 /100 | #171 | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | 77.0 /100 | #232 | Good 13.0% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.5%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.4%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.9%).

Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Unemployment | 91.6 /100 | #153 | Exceptional 5.3% |
Males | 94.2 /100 | #156 | Exceptional 5.3% |
Females | 89.5 /100 | #110 | Excellent 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | 94.4 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | 93.6 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | 98.3 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 9.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | 95.6 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | 95.0 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | 93.1 /100 | #163 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | 92.6 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | 96.1 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | 94.9 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 91.5 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | 92.1 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | 88.6 /100 | #35 | Excellent 7.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | 87.3 /100 | #132 | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 94.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | 87.9 /100 | #130 | Excellent 5.4% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.1%).

Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 75.9 /100 | #66 | Good 66.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 82.2 /100 | #174 | Excellent 79.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 63.9 /100 | #86 | Good 38.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 75.5 /100 | #93 | Good 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 73.3 /100 | #206 | Good 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 84.7 /100 | #188 | Excellent 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 80.6 /100 | #237 | Excellent 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 78.4 /100 | #239 | Good 81.7% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (32.6%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.32), percentage of family households with children (28.3%), and percentage of family households (62.7%).

Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Family Households | 33.3 /100 | #299 | Fair 62.7% |
Family Households with Children | 30.7 /100 | #114 | Fair 28.3% |
Married-couple Households | 43.8 /100 | #268 | Average 43.3% |
Average Family Size | 23.3 /100 | #114 | Fair 3.32 |
Single Father Households | 80.0 /100 | #242 | Excellent 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | 52.7 /100 | #237 | Average 7.3% |
Currently Married | 53.1 /100 | #247 | Average 44.4% |
Divorced or Separated | 54.1 /100 | #222 | Average 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | 67.1 /100 | #198 | Good 32.6% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Vehicles Available | 87.3 /100 | #191 | Excellent 10.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | 85.7 /100 | #197 | Excellent 89.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | 69.9 /100 | #223 | Good 53.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | 44.6 /100 | #216 | Average 18.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | 35.1 /100 | #198 | Fair 6.1% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Education Level
In terms of education level, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (91.5%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (61.7%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (88.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.6%), percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (96.6%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (96.9%).

Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Schooling Completed | 36.6 /100 | #325 | Fair 3.1% |
Nursery School | 29.1 /100 | #328 | Fair 96.9% |
Kindergarten | 28.6 /100 | #327 | Fair 96.9% |
1st Grade | 31.2 /100 | #327 | Fair 96.8% |
2nd Grade | 32.5 /100 | #325 | Fair 96.8% |
3rd Grade | 27.2 /100 | #323 | Fair 96.6% |
4th Grade | 33.9 /100 | #316 | Fair 96.3% |
5th Grade | 38.3 /100 | #308 | Fair 96.0% |
6th Grade | 34.2 /100 | #306 | Fair 95.7% |
7th Grade | 45.0 /100 | #303 | Average 94.4% |
8th Grade | 44.7 /100 | #298 | Average 94.0% |
9th Grade | 51.2 /100 | #298 | Average 92.9% |
10th Grade | 55.1 /100 | #296 | Average 91.5% |
11th Grade | 53.5 /100 | #294 | Average 90.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | 54.6 /100 | #290 | Average 88.3% |
High School Diploma | 53.4 /100 | #284 | Average 86.2% |
GED/Equivalency | 54.3 /100 | #280 | Average 82.5% |
College, Under 1 year | 54.8 /100 | #244 | Average 61.7% |
College, 1 year or more | 53.3 /100 | #236 | Average 55.8% |
Associate's Degree | 51.8 /100 | #233 | Average 42.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | 46.4 /100 | #232 | Average 34.3% |
Master's Degree | 33.5 /100 | #240 | Fair 12.9% |
Professional Degree | 29.1 /100 | #242 | Fair 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | 24.4 /100 | #228 | Fair 1.6% |
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar Disability
In terms of disability, Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.0%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.9%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.3%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.1%).

Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Disability | 66.5 /100 | #202 | Good 11.7% |
Males | 69.7 /100 | #195 | Good 11.2% |
Females | 64.4 /100 | #222 | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | 90.9 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 1.0% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | 69.7 /100 | #204 | Good 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | 68.3 /100 | #225 | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | 54.6 /100 | #258 | Average 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 73.9 /100 | #230 | Good 24.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | 78.2 /100 | #217 | Good 48.3% |
Vision | 75.5 /100 | #194 | Good 2.2% |
Hearing | 79.1 /100 | #180 | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | 44.5 /100 | #296 | Average 18.1% |
Ambulatory | 73.0 /100 | #189 | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | 70.9 /100 | #194 | Good 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
9.3%
(98.3/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.5%
(96.1/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.2%
(95.6/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.3%
(95.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.5%
(94.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.32
(23.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.6%
(24.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education
96.6%
(27.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
96.9%
(28.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
96.9%
(29.1/100)
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar per capita income in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar per capita income in the United States is $35,900, which is fair, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median family income in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median family income in the United States is $84,929, which is fair, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median household income in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median household income in the United States is $71,041, which is fair, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median earnings in the United States is $39,829, which is fair, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median male earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median male earnings in the United States is $45,564, which is fair, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median female earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar median female earnings in the United States is $34,412, which is fair, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.9%, which is good, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level in the United States is 14.5%, which is good, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among families in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among males in the United States is 13.4%, which is good, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among females in the United States is 15.6%, which is good, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.1%, which is average, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single males in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single females in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.1%, which is good, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.5%, which is good, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.2%, which is good, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemployment in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of family households in the United States is 62.7%, which is fair, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.3%, which is fair, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.3%, which is average, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar average family size in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar average family size in the United States is 3.32, which is fair, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of single father households in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.3%, which is average, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.4%, which is average, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.6%, which is good, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Burma/Myanmar percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 222nd 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.