In terms of income, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,613), and median female earnings ($34,588), but there is room for improvement in median family income ($78,245), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($76,205), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($46,471).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	30.4 /100 \| #281	Fair $34,422
Median Family Income	24.7 /100 \| #299	Fair $78,245
Median Household Income	29.1 /100 \| #298	Fair $66,867
Median Earnings	29.9 /100 \| #277	Fair $38,788
Median Male Earnings	26.1 /100 \| #291	Fair $43,393
Median Female Earnings	36.1 /100 \| #244	Fair $34,588
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	47.3 /100 \| #276	Average $44,613
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	30.7 /100 \| #291	Fair $74,167
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	25.0 /100 \| #308	Fair $76,205
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	26.0 /100 \| #331	Fair $46,471
Wage/Income Gap	83.8 /100 \| #19	Excellent 19.8%

Immigrants from Dominica Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (14.1%), poverty level among married-couple families (7.1%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (16.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.5%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (22.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	54.6 /100 \| #315	Average 15.9%
Families	56.7 /100 \| #317	Average 12.6%
Males	57.3 /100 \| #311	Average 14.5%
Females	54.5 /100 \| #314	Average 17.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	65.0 /100 \| #250	Good 21.4%
Females 25 to 34 years	66.1 /100 \| #280	Good 16.4%
Children Under 5 years	50.6 /100 \| #308	Average 23.1%
Children Under 16 years	50.4 /100 \| #308	Average 21.9%
Boys Under 16 years	49.9 /100 \| #313	Average 22.2%
Girls Under 16 years	50.3 /100 \| #309	Average 22.1%
Single Males	78.8 /100 \| #273	Good 14.1%
Single Females	62.8 /100 \| #272	Good 24.0%
Single Fathers	65.3 /100 \| #291	Good 18.2%
Single Mothers	64.7 /100 \| #279	Good 32.4%
Married Couples	71.3 /100 \| #308	Good 7.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	46.3 /100 \| #330	Average 15.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	46.8 /100 \| #324	Average 16.5%
Receiving Food Stamps	57.8 /100 \| #326	Average 18.1%

Immigrants from Dominica Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.6%), unemployment rate among males (7.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (7.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (23.1%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	78.3 /100 \| #318	Good 6.8%
Males	82.7 /100 \| #310	Excellent 7.0%
Females	73.4 /100 \| #319	Good 6.6%
Youth < 25	75.2 /100 \| #309	Good 14.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	68.3 /100 \| #318	Good 23.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	80.2 /100 \| #299	Excellent 12.2%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	80.6 /100 \| #311	Excellent 8.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	81.4 /100 \| #311	Excellent 7.4%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	82.2 /100 \| #316	Excellent 6.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	80.7 /100 \| #317	Excellent 5.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	86.5 /100 \| #314	Excellent 5.6%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	80.5 /100 \| #314	Excellent 5.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	80.7 /100 \| #314	Excellent 6.1%
Seniors > 65	82.1 /100 \| #311	Excellent 5.8%
Seniors > 75	69.4 /100 \| #309	Good 10.4%
Women w/ Children < 6	82.6 /100 \| #246	Excellent 8.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	76.7 /100 \| #304	Good 10.1%
Women w/ Children < 18	68.2 /100 \| #322	Good 7.0%

Immigrants from Dominica Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (32.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.8%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	63.8 /100 \| #236	Good 64.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	74.0 /100 \| #272	Good 78.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	35.7 /100 \| #296	Fair 32.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	52.6 /100 \| #296	Average 72.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	68.5 /100 \| #263	Good 83.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	81.7 /100 \| #234	Excellent 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	78.6 /100 \| #257	Good 83.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	72.5 /100 \| #285	Good 80.7%

Immigrants from Dominica Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.8%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (39.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (8.9%), percentage of married-couple family households (39.7%), and percentage of family households with children (27.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	40.6 /100 \| #226	Average 63.9%
Family Households with Children	25.9 /100 \| #196	Fair 27.6%
Married-couple Households	22.1 /100 \| #329	Fair 39.7%
Average Family Size	28.5 /100 \| #73	Fair 3.37
Single Father Households	80.3 /100 \| #241	Excellent 2.5%
Single Mother Households	21.8 /100 \| #337	Fair 8.9%
Currently Married	28.4 /100 \| #330	Fair 40.5%
Divorced or Separated	48.2 /100 \| #255	Average 12.8%
Births to Unmarried Women	46.0 /100 \| #312	Average 39.9%

Immigrants from Dominica Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (22.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (78.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (41.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (13.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (41.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	60.8 /100 \| #328	Good 22.1%
1+ Vehicles Available	56.1 /100 \| #328	Average 78.0%
2+ Vehicles Available	35.6 /100 \| #329	Fair 41.8%
3+ Vehicles Available	21.3 /100 \| #328	Fair 13.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	14.7 /100 \| #329	Poor 4.2%

Immigrants from Dominica Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.7%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (90.9%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (89.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	49.8 /100 \| #300	Average 2.7%
Nursery School	40.2 /100 \| #300	Average 97.3%
Kindergarten	39.7 /100 \| #300	Fair 97.3%
1st Grade	43.6 /100 \| #300	Average 97.3%
2nd Grade	42.8 /100 \| #299	Average 97.2%
3rd Grade	37.1 /100 \| #298	Fair 97.0%
4th Grade	42.9 /100 \| #299	Average 96.6%
5th Grade	44.1 /100 \| #300	Average 96.3%
6th Grade	36.3 /100 \| #300	Fair 95.8%
7th Grade	45.4 /100 \| #302	Average 94.4%
8th Grade	43.5 /100 \| #304	Average 93.9%
9th Grade	46.0 /100 \| #307	Average 92.5%
10th Grade	49.0 /100 \| #306	Average 90.9%
11th Grade	47.0 /100 \| #306	Average 89.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	46.3 /100 \| #305	Average 87.3%
High School Diploma	43.4 /100 \| #307	Average 84.8%
GED/Equivalency	43.6 /100 \| #309	Average 80.8%
College, Under 1 year	39.4 /100 \| #310	Fair 57.0%
College, 1 year or more	40.6 /100 \| #302	Average 51.7%
Associate's Degree	42.7 /100 \| #281	Average 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree	37.4 /100 \| #273	Fair 31.3%
Master's Degree	29.1 /100 \| #254	Fair 12.3%
Professional Degree	22.3 /100 \| #288	Fair 3.4%
Doctorate Degree	13.3 /100 \| #310	Poor 1.3%

Immigrants from Dominica Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Dominica residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.3%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	59.6 /100 \| #263	Average 12.2%
Males	64.7 /100 \| #232	Good 11.6%
Females	56.4 /100 \| #277	Average 12.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	84.2 /100 \| #242	Excellent 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	55.0 /100 \| #314	Average 6.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	76.2 /100 \| #151	Good 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	50.9 /100 \| #273	Average 12.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	66.9 /100 \| #282	Good 25.8%
Age \| Over 75 years	74.5 /100 \| #256	Good 49.0%
Vision	61.3 /100 \| #298	Good 2.5%
Hearing	88.4 /100 \| #45	Excellent 2.6%
Cognitive	36.9 /100 \| #315	Fair 18.5%
Ambulatory	60.0 /100 \| #294	Average 6.8%
Self-Care	56.7 /100 \| #317	Average 2.8%

Common Questions

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

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

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.6%

(88.4/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

5.6%

(86.5/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.3%

(84.2/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

19.8%

(83.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

7.0%

(82.7/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.3%

(13.3/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

4.2%

(14.7/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

13.7%

(21.3/100)

Percentage of Single Mother Households

8.9%

(21.8/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

39.7%

(22.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Dominica per capita income in the United States is $34,422, which is fair, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica median family income in the United States is $78,245, which is fair, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica median household income in the United States is $66,867, which is fair, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica median earnings in the United States is $38,788, which is fair, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica median male earnings in the United States is $43,393, which is fair, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica median female earnings in the United States is $34,588, which is fair, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level in the United States is 15.9%, which is average, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among families in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among males in the United States is 14.5%, which is average, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among females in the United States is 17.3%, which is average, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.9%, which is average, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.1%, which is good, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.0%, which is good, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.2%, which is good, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.4%, which is good, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 18.1%, which is average, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Dominica unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Dominica unemployment in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.6%, which is good, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is average, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.6%, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 39.7%, which is fair, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica average family size in the United States is 3.37, which is fair, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.9%, which is fair, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.5%, which is fair, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.9%, which is average, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominica percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 277th 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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