In terms of income, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,836), and median female earnings ($33,600), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($41,998), median family income ($74,157), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($72,359).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	28.9 /100 \| #291	Fair $34,023
Median Family Income	18.4 /100 \| #332	Poor $74,157
Median Household Income	24.7 /100 \| #318	Fair $64,395
Median Earnings	26.5 /100 \| #287	Fair $37,966
Median Male Earnings	23.8 /100 \| #303	Fair $42,619
Median Female Earnings	30.1 /100 \| #272	Fair $33,600
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	48.2 /100 \| #267	Average $44,836
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	29.3 /100 \| #299	Fair $73,249
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	19.1 /100 \| #329	Poor $72,359
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	12.6 /100 \| #343	Poor $41,998
Wage/Income Gap	79.7 /100 \| #25	Good 20.7%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (14.3%), poverty level among single fathers (17.9%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (18.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (19.7%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (25.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	40.4 /100 \| #330	Average 18.0%
Families	41.1 /100 \| #333	Average 14.8%
Males	44.8 /100 \| #328	Average 16.4%
Females	40.2 /100 \| #332	Average 19.6%
Females 18 to 24 years	59.6 /100 \| #283	Average 22.5%
Females 25 to 34 years	58.9 /100 \| #315	Average 17.8%
Children Under 5 years	42.5 /100 \| #328	Average 25.0%
Children Under 16 years	37.7 /100 \| #331	Fair 24.7%
Boys Under 16 years	37.0 /100 \| #330	Fair 25.0%
Girls Under 16 years	39.0 /100 \| #328	Fair 24.5%
Single Males	77.7 /100 \| #284	Good 14.3%
Single Females	52.5 /100 \| #311	Average 26.0%
Single Fathers	66.5 /100 \| #283	Good 17.9%
Single Mothers	52.8 /100 \| #318	Average 35.2%
Married Couples	58.3 /100 \| #336	Average 8.6%
Seniors Over 65 years	22.9 /100 \| #344	Fair 18.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	24.0 /100 \| #344	Fair 19.7%
Receiving Food Stamps	43.3 /100 \| #343	Average 21.9%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (6.2%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.6%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (7.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (24.1%), and unemploymnet rate among females (7.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	73.2 /100 \| #328	Good 7.4%
Males	78.7 /100 \| #324	Good 7.6%
Females	66.0 /100 \| #334	Good 7.2%
Youth < 25	68.2 /100 \| #331	Good 15.7%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	64.3 /100 \| #328	Good 24.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	71.5 /100 \| #327	Good 13.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	77.3 /100 \| #321	Good 8.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	80.1 /100 \| #320	Excellent 7.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	79.7 /100 \| #322	Good 6.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	73.9 /100 \| #327	Good 6.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	81.8 /100 \| #329	Excellent 6.2%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	76.8 /100 \| #327	Good 6.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	79.3 /100 \| #326	Good 6.2%
Seniors > 65	80.3 /100 \| #326	Excellent 6.1%
Seniors > 75	77.4 /100 \| #189	Good 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	80.9 /100 \| #269	Excellent 8.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	72.6 /100 \| #320	Good 10.7%
Women w/ Children < 18	62.6 /100 \| #332	Good 7.5%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (70.8%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	61.0 /100 \| #258	Good 64.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	69.6 /100 \| #296	Good 77.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	25.1 /100 \| #327	Fair 30.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	43.0 /100 \| #324	Average 70.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	67.3 /100 \| #271	Good 83.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	77.4 /100 \| #268	Good 83.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	74.2 /100 \| #286	Good 82.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	67.0 /100 \| #305	Good 79.9%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.6%), percentage of births to unmarried women (39.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (9.8%), percentage of married-couple family households (37.5%), and percentage of population currently married (39.0%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	39.3 /100 \| #242	Fair 63.7%
Family Households with Children	29.7 /100 \| #132	Fair 28.2%
Married-couple Households	9.4 /100 \| #344	Tragic 37.5%
Average Family Size	32.2 /100 \| #50	Fair 3.41
Single Father Households	77.7 /100 \| #268	Good 2.6%
Single Mother Households	6.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 9.8%
Currently Married	19.0 /100 \| #342	Poor 39.0%
Divorced or Separated	45.9 /100 \| #273	Average 12.9%
Births to Unmarried Women	48.0 /100 \| #307	Average 39.2%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (32.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (67.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (32.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (10.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (32.6%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	37.4 /100 \| #344	Fair 32.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	30.0 /100 \| #344	Fair 67.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	9.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 32.6%
3+ Vehicles Available	4.5 /100 \| #345	Tragic 10.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	3.9 /100 \| #345	Tragic 3.1%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (37.3%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (30.1%), and percentage of population with no schooling (3.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.2%), percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (94.7%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (81.6%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	33.5 /100 \| #331	Fair 3.2%
Nursery School	26.5 /100 \| #332	Fair 96.8%
Kindergarten	25.8 /100 \| #332	Fair 96.8%
1st Grade	28.3 /100 \| #332	Fair 96.7%
2nd Grade	26.8 /100 \| #332	Fair 96.6%
3rd Grade	22.0 /100 \| #335	Fair 96.4%
4th Grade	22.5 /100 \| #333	Fair 95.9%
5th Grade	23.2 /100 \| #334	Fair 95.4%
6th Grade	16.1 /100 \| #335	Poor 94.7%
7th Grade	28.1 /100 \| #329	Fair 93.0%
8th Grade	26.2 /100 \| #329	Fair 92.3%
9th Grade	21.7 /100 \| #335	Fair 90.4%
10th Grade	25.9 /100 \| #334	Fair 88.5%
11th Grade	22.9 /100 \| #335	Fair 86.6%
12th Grade, No Diploma	22.3 /100 \| #334	Fair 84.4%
High School Diploma	18.8 /100 \| #335	Poor 81.6%
GED/Equivalency	23.6 /100 \| #337	Fair 77.7%
College, Under 1 year	28.0 /100 \| #340	Fair 53.6%
College, 1 year or more	31.6 /100 \| #334	Fair 48.8%
Associate's Degree	36.9 /100 \| #310	Fair 37.3%
Bachelor's Degree	33.6 /100 \| #296	Fair 30.1%
Master's Degree	25.7 /100 \| #278	Fair 11.8%
Professional Degree	21.2 /100 \| #298	Fair 3.3%
Doctorate Degree	9.7 /100 \| #331	Tragic 1.2%

Immigrants from Dominican Republic Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Dominican Republic residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), 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 (18.7%), percentage of population with self-care disability (3.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	58.6 /100 \| #270	Average 12.2%
Males	67.3 /100 \| #214	Good 11.4%
Females	51.2 /100 \| #296	Average 13.0%
Age \| Under 5 years	89.7 /100 \| #94	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	54.6 /100 \| #316	Average 6.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	76.2 /100 \| #152	Good 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	50.3 /100 \| #275	Average 12.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	62.1 /100 \| #297	Good 26.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	68.3 /100 \| #292	Good 50.2%
Vision	58.8 /100 \| #307	Average 2.5%
Hearing	94.3 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 2.4%
Cognitive	31.5 /100 \| #331	Fair 18.7%
Ambulatory	54.9 /100 \| #313	Average 7.1%
Self-Care	48.1 /100 \| #339	Average 3.0%

Common Questions

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

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

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.4%

(94.3/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.1%

(89.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

6.2%

(81.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6

8.6%

(80.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65

6.1%

(80.3/100)

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

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

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

3.1%

(3.9/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

10.2%

(4.5/100)

Percentage of Single Mother Households

9.8%

(6.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

32.6%

(9.0/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

37.5%

(9.4/100)

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic per capita income in the United States is $34,023, which is fair, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic median family income in the United States is $74,157, which is poor, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic median household income in the United States is $64,395, which is fair, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Dominican Republic median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Dominican Republic median earnings in the United States is $37,966, which is fair, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic median male earnings in the United States is $42,619, which is fair, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic median female earnings in the United States is $33,600, which is fair, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level in the United States is 18.0%, which is average, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among families in the United States is 14.8%, which is average, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among males in the United States is 16.4%, which is average, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among females in the United States is 19.6%, which is average, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 24.7%, which is fair, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.3%, which is good, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among single females in the United States is 26.0%, which is average, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.9%, which is good, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 35.2%, which is average, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 21.9%, which is average, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Dominican Republic unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Dominican Republic unemployment in the United States is 7.4%, which is good, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic unemployment rate among males in the United States is 7.6%, which is good, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 7.2%, which is good, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of family households in the United States is 63.7%, which is fair, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.2%, which is fair, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 37.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic average family size in the United States is 3.41, which is fair, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is good, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of single mother households in the United States is 9.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.0%, which is poor, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.9%, which is average, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.2%, which is average, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Dominican Republic percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is average, ranking it 296th 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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