In terms of income, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,643), and median household income ($85,054), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($53,237), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($59,848), and median female earnings ($39,186).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	44.5 /100 \| #178	Average $43,464
Median Family Income	33.7 /100 \| #184	Fair $101,354
Median Household Income	49.2 /100 \| #175	Average $85,054
Median Earnings	33.0 /100 \| #194	Fair $45,928
Median Male Earnings	22.6 /100 \| #198	Fair $53,237
Median Female Earnings	25.6 /100 \| #196	Fair $39,186
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	75.2 /100 \| #150	Good $52,643
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	28.2 /100 \| #192	Fair $92,876
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	47.7 /100 \| #176	Average $100,141
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	23.6 /100 \| #193	Fair $59,848
Wage/Income Gap	92.4 /100 \| #132	Exceptional 24.7%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.7%), poverty level among single males (12.5%), and poverty level among single females (20.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.8%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	33.3 /100 \| #188	Fair 12.5%
Families	21.7 /100 \| #200	Fair 9.4%
Males	39.5 /100 \| #181	Fair 11.3%
Females	31.9 /100 \| #192	Fair 13.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	99.7 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 18.7%
Females 25 to 34 years	51.9 /100 \| #172	Average 13.5%
Children Under 5 years	39.0 /100 \| #184	Fair 17.4%
Children Under 16 years	29.6 /100 \| #190	Fair 16.6%
Boys Under 16 years	37.8 /100 \| #187	Fair 16.7%
Girls Under 16 years	25.6 /100 \| #195	Fair 17.0%
Single Males	81.9 /100 \| #135	Excellent 12.5%
Single Females	61.5 /100 \| #168	Good 20.9%
Single Fathers	55.7 /100 \| #163	Average 16.3%
Single Mothers	48.8 /100 \| #175	Average 29.2%
Married Couples	19.4 /100 \| #204	Poor 5.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	2.7 /100 \| #228	Tragic 11.8%
Seniors Over 75 years	1.3 /100 \| #233	Tragic 13.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	25.4 /100 \| #198	Fair 12.2%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.0%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	15.2 /100 \| #214	Poor 5.4%
Males	11.4 /100 \| #205	Poor 5.5%
Females	13.7 /100 \| #208	Poor 5.4%
Youth < 25	15.2 /100 \| #204	Poor 11.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	41.3 /100 \| #191	Average 17.6%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	4.9 /100 \| #226	Tragic 10.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	38.3 /100 \| #184	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	14.4 /100 \| #205	Poor 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	37.0 /100 \| #185	Fair 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	19.7 /100 \| #201	Poor 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	1.1 /100 \| #240	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.2 /100 \| #269	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.5 /100 \| #254	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 65	2.1 /100 \| #236	Tragic 5.3%
Seniors > 75	86.8 /100 \| #143	Excellent 8.5%
Women w/ Children < 6	4.1 /100 \| #237	Tragic 8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	50.0 /100 \| #174	Average 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	11.6 /100 \| #208	Poor 5.6%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.1%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	90.8 /100 \| #140	Exceptional 65.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	64.6 /100 \| #163	Good 79.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	10.7 /100 \| #217	Poor 35.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	36.7 /100 \| #183	Fair 74.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	95.5 /100 \| #92	Exceptional 85.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	23.9 /100 \| #193	Fair 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	19.5 /100 \| #206	Poor 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	28.3 /100 \| #187	Fair 82.6%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.6%), percentage of family households with children (28.3%), and average family size (3.26), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (6.7%), percentage of births to unmarried women (33.4%), and percentage of single father households (2.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	99.8 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 65.6%
Family Households with Children	99.6 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 28.3%
Married-couple Households	43.4 /100 \| #178	Average 46.3%
Average Family Size	90.7 /100 \| #126	Exceptional 3.26
Single Father Households	19.2 /100 \| #210	Poor 2.4%
Single Mother Households	8.2 /100 \| #213	Tragic 6.7%
Currently Married	19.6 /100 \| #199	Poor 46.0%
Divorced or Separated	21.3 /100 \| #205	Fair 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	9.5 /100 \| #213	Tragic 33.4%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.7%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.8%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.3%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	60.5 /100 \| #166	Good 10.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	57.6 /100 \| #170	Average 89.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	54.4 /100 \| #171	Average 55.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	61.9 /100 \| #165	Good 19.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	74.4 /100 \| #146	Good 6.5%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.7%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (94.9%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.0%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	5.1 /100 \| #220	Tragic 2.3%
Nursery School	3.5 /100 \| #225	Tragic 97.7%
Kindergarten	3.6 /100 \| #227	Tragic 97.7%
1st Grade	3.5 /100 \| #229	Tragic 97.7%
2nd Grade	3.1 /100 \| #229	Tragic 97.6%
3rd Grade	2.7 /100 \| #231	Tragic 97.5%
4th Grade	2.0 /100 \| #237	Tragic 97.2%
5th Grade	1.6 /100 \| #242	Tragic 96.9%
6th Grade	1.3 /100 \| #245	Tragic 96.6%
7th Grade	0.6 /100 \| #259	Tragic 95.3%
8th Grade	0.5 /100 \| #261	Tragic 94.9%
9th Grade	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic 94.0%
10th Grade	0.6 /100 \| #258	Tragic 92.7%
11th Grade	0.9 /100 \| #251	Tragic 91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	1.6 /100 \| #242	Tragic 90.0%
High School Diploma	1.7 /100 \| #247	Tragic 87.8%
GED/Equivalency	5.4 /100 \| #227	Tragic 84.5%
College, Under 1 year	4.5 /100 \| #223	Tragic 63.2%
College, 1 year or more	8.0 /100 \| #220	Tragic 57.5%
Associate's Degree	16.7 /100 \| #209	Poor 45.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.4 /100 \| #199	Fair 36.9%
Master's Degree	36.2 /100 \| #188	Fair 14.7%
Professional Degree	46.7 /100 \| #178	Average 4.4%
Doctorate Degree	30.2 /100 \| #190	Fair 1.8%

Immigrants from Costa Rica Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Costa Rica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.3%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	93.4 /100 \| #121	Exceptional 11.4%
Males	82.8 /100 \| #136	Excellent 11.0%
Females	98.4 /100 \| #101	Exceptional 11.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	5.5 /100 \| #229	Tragic 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	77.9 /100 \| #157	Good 5.5%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	94.0 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	91.7 /100 \| #137	Exceptional 10.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	90.4 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 22.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	87.4 /100 \| #140	Excellent 46.8%
Vision	26.1 /100 \| #190	Fair 2.2%
Hearing	84.0 /100 \| #138	Excellent 2.9%
Cognitive	93.1 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 17.0%
Ambulatory	89.5 /100 \| #131	Excellent 5.9%
Self-Care	75.1 /100 \| #150	Good 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Percentage of Family Households

65.6%

(99.8/100)

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

18.7%

(99.7/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.3%

(99.6/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

11.7%

(98.4/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

85.1%

(95.5/100)

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64

5.1%

(0.2/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74

5.6%

(0.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

94.9%

(0.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

94.0%

(0.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

95.3%

(0.6/100)

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica per capita income in the United States is $43,464, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica median family income in the United States is $101,354, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica median household income in the United States is $85,054, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Costa Rica median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Costa Rica median earnings in the United States is $45,928, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica median male earnings in the United States is $53,237, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica median female earnings in the United States is $39,186, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level in the United States is 12.5%, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among families in the United States is 9.4%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among males in the United States is 11.3%, which is fair, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.6%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.9%, which is good, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.3%, which is average, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.2%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Costa Rica unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Costa Rica unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.5%, which is poor, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of family households in the United States is 65.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 46.3%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is exceptional, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.0%, which is poor, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Costa Rica percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 101st 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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