In terms of income, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.2%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($63,907), and median female earnings ($40,354), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($88,214), per capita income ($41,334), and median male earnings ($52,119).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	6.8 /100 \| #223	Tragic $41,334
Median Family Income	22.8 /100 \| #197	Fair $100,289
Median Household Income	53.4 /100 \| #173	Average $85,314
Median Earnings	46.4 /100 \| #181	Average $46,329
Median Male Earnings	8.9 /100 \| #215	Tragic $52,119
Median Female Earnings	79.7 /100 \| #149	Good $40,354
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	13.6 /100 \| #203	Poor $51,433
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	2.9 /100 \| #236	Tragic $88,214
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	47.0 /100 \| #178	Average $100,084
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	95.6 /100 \| #104	Exceptional $63,907
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 22.2%

Immigrants from Cameroon Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.5%), poverty level among single fathers (15.2%), and poverty level among single mothers (27.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (17.4%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.1%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	41.7 /100 \| #182	Average 12.4%
Families	47.1 /100 \| #178	Average 9.0%
Males	44.5 /100 \| #178	Average 11.2%
Females	42.0 /100 \| #185	Average 13.5%
Females 18 to 24 years	96.3 /100 \| #113	Exceptional 19.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	72.0 /100 \| #156	Good 13.3%
Children Under 5 years	42.7 /100 \| #178	Average 17.4%
Children Under 16 years	14.7 /100 \| #200	Poor 17.1%
Boys Under 16 years	19.0 /100 \| #198	Poor 17.1%
Girls Under 16 years	12.6 /100 \| #205	Poor 17.4%
Single Males	99.9 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 11.5%
Single Females	97.3 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 19.8%
Single Fathers	99.7 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 15.2%
Single Mothers	98.8 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 27.6%
Married Couples	77.3 /100 \| #151	Good 5.0%
Seniors Over 65 years	78.1 /100 \| #149	Good 10.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	71.7 /100 \| #141	Good 12.0%
Receiving Food Stamps	32.5 /100 \| #189	Fair 12.0%

Immigrants from Cameroon Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.7%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	1.0 /100 \| #247	Tragic 5.6%
Males	1.0 /100 \| #240	Tragic 5.6%
Females	0.6 /100 \| #255	Tragic 5.7%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 13.3%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 18.8%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #282	Tragic 11.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	18.4 /100 \| #204	Poor 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	11.4 /100 \| #210	Poor 4.9%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	84.8 /100 \| #133	Excellent 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	96.9 /100 \| #88	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	8.5 /100 \| #224	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	72.1 /100 \| #155	Good 5.3%
Seniors > 65	88.6 /100 \| #122	Excellent 5.1%
Seniors > 75	1.0 /100 \| #260	Tragic 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 8.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	1.8 /100 \| #245	Tragic 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.8 /100 \| #249	Tragic 5.9%

Immigrants from Cameroon Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (68.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 68.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	100.0 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 81.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	99.0 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 38.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	99.6 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 76.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	99.2 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 85.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 86.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 85.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	100.0 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 84.6%

Immigrants from Cameroon Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.2%), average family size (3.30), and percentage of family households (64.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (7.9%), percentage of married-couple family households (43.7%), and percentage of population currently married (44.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	84.8 /100 \| #141	Excellent 64.7%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 29.2%
Married-couple Households	0.2 /100 \| #260	Tragic 43.7%
Average Family Size	99.2 /100 \| #92	Exceptional 3.30
Single Father Households	2.3 /100 \| #249	Tragic 2.5%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 7.9%
Currently Married	0.3 /100 \| #249	Tragic 44.2%
Divorced or Separated	8.3 /100 \| #228	Tragic 12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	1.6 /100 \| #236	Tragic 34.7%

Immigrants from Cameroon Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.7%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	90.6 /100 \| #125	Exceptional 9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	89.4 /100 \| #126	Excellent 90.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	37.3 /100 \| #183	Fair 55.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	60.9 /100 \| #166	Good 19.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	64.4 /100 \| #161	Good 6.4%

Immigrants from Cameroon Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.0%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.5%), percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (96.3%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.4%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 2.5%
Nursery School	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 97.5%
Kindergarten	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 97.4%
1st Grade	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 97.4%
2nd Grade	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 97.4%
3rd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 97.2%
4th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 96.9%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 96.7%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 96.3%
7th Grade	0.9 /100 \| #250	Tragic 95.4%
8th Grade	0.8 /100 \| #254	Tragic 95.0%
9th Grade	2.1 /100 \| #243	Tragic 94.2%
10th Grade	2.6 /100 \| #242	Tragic 93.0%
11th Grade	4.4 /100 \| #227	Tragic 91.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	7.4 /100 \| #218	Tragic 90.5%
High School Diploma	10.9 /100 \| #214	Poor 88.4%
GED/Equivalency	12.1 /100 \| #210	Poor 84.9%
College, Under 1 year	24.6 /100 \| #194	Fair 64.6%
College, 1 year or more	31.2 /100 \| #190	Fair 58.8%
Associate's Degree	31.0 /100 \| #193	Fair 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree	46.8 /100 \| #178	Average 37.7%
Master's Degree	71.7 /100 \| #157	Good 15.4%
Professional Degree	33.3 /100 \| #187	Fair 4.3%
Doctorate Degree	88.9 /100 \| #134	Excellent 2.0%

Immigrants from Cameroon Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Cameroon residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of females with a disability (11.6%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.3 /100 \| #78	Exceptional 11.1%
Males	99.0 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 10.5%
Females	99.6 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 11.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	1.7 /100 \| #243	Tragic 1.4%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	8.3 /100 \| #213	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	34.5 /100 \| #188	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	81.1 /100 \| #149	Excellent 10.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	63.8 /100 \| #161	Good 23.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	96.9 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 46.4%
Vision	88.8 /100 \| #129	Excellent 2.1%
Hearing	99.7 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 2.6%
Cognitive	9.3 /100 \| #208	Tragic 17.6%
Ambulatory	99.4 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 5.7%
Self-Care	99.6 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 2.3%

Common Questions

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

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

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

68.7%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64

81.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.2%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

85.8%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

84.6%

(100.0/100)

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

11.7%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

13.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Single Mother Households

7.9%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6

8.6%

(0.1/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education

97.5%

(0.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Cameroon per capita income in the United States is $41,334, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon median family income in the United States is $100,289, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon median household income in the United States is $85,314, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon median earnings in the United States is $46,329, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon median male earnings in the United States is $52,119, which is tragic, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon median female earnings in the United States is $40,354, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among families in the United States is 9.0%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among males in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among females in the United States is 13.5%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.1%, which is poor, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.0%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Cameroon unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Cameroon unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of family households in the United States is 64.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon average family size in the United States is 3.30, which is exceptional, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Cameroon percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th 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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