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SOCIAL INDEX
88.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
10th/ 347
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Immigrants from Iran Geographic Distribution
Immigrants from Iran Income
In terms of income, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($52,412), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($68,309), and median family income ($119,890), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.3%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,401), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($109,041).

Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Per Capita Income | 95.4 /100 | #7 | Exceptional $52,412 |
Median Family Income | 89.1 /100 | #7 | Excellent $119,890 |
Median Household Income | 85.6 /100 | #8 | Excellent $99,091 |
Median Earnings | 86.6 /100 | #8 | Excellent $52,405 |
Median Male Earnings | 86.5 /100 | #8 | Excellent $63,468 |
Median Female Earnings | 86.2 /100 | #9 | Excellent $42,816 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | 73.3 /100 | #37 | Good $51,401 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 84.6 /100 | #11 | Excellent $109,041 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 87.1 /100 | #7 | Excellent $116,328 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | 91.3 /100 | #6 | Exceptional $68,309 |
Wage/Income Gap | 40.4 /100 | #315 | Average 29.3% |
Immigrants from Iran Poverty
In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (7.7%), poverty level among single females (17.7%), and poverty level among single mothers (25.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.1%), and poverty level among single fathers (14.1%).

Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Poverty | 88.3 /100 | #42 | Excellent 10.8% |
Families | 92.4 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 7.4% |
Males | 88.5 /100 | #46 | Excellent 9.9% |
Females | 88.6 /100 | #39 | Excellent 11.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | 74.5 /100 | #115 | Good 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | 92.4 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 11.3% |
Children Under 5 years | 91.7 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 13.5% |
Children Under 16 years | 92.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 12.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | 91.5 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 12.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | 92.6 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 12.9% |
Single Males | 92.2 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 11.1% |
Single Females | 94.5 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 17.7% |
Single Fathers | 83.6 /100 | #23 | Excellent 14.1% |
Single Mothers | 94.4 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 25.3% |
Married Couples | 91.5 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | 84.6 /100 | #145 | Excellent 10.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | 78.2 /100 | #191 | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | 96.6 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 7.7% |
Immigrants from Iran Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.4%), unemployment rate among males (5.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.5%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.4%).

Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Unemployment | 90.2 /100 | #196 | Exceptional 5.4% |
Males | 94.0 /100 | #163 | Exceptional 5.4% |
Females | 85.1 /100 | #215 | Excellent 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | 88.4 /100 | #204 | Excellent 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | 87.0 /100 | #181 | Excellent 18.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | 88.8 /100 | #232 | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | 93.2 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | 94.3 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | 93.4 /100 | #148 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | 90.1 /100 | #213 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | 91.6 /100 | #233 | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | 86.0 /100 | #270 | Excellent 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.9 /100 | #222 | Excellent 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | 86.0 /100 | #219 | Excellent 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | 87.3 /100 | #45 | Excellent 8.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | 92.9 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 90.7 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | 87.7 /100 | #136 | Excellent 5.5% |
Immigrants from Iran Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (31.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (71.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.0%).

Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 72.6 /100 | #108 | Good 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.6 /100 | #111 | Excellent 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 30.2 /100 | #309 | Fair 31.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 49.7 /100 | #306 | Average 71.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 77.2 /100 | #116 | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 90.6 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 85.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 84.5 /100 | #173 | Excellent 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 87.0 /100 | #106 | Excellent 83.0% |
Immigrants from Iran Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single mother households (4.9%), percentage of single father households (1.9%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (23.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.23), percentage of family households with children (27.8%), and percentage of family households (64.6%).

Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Family Households | 44.6 /100 | #167 | Average 64.6% |
Family Households with Children | 27.2 /100 | #170 | Fair 27.8% |
Married-couple Households | 78.3 /100 | #44 | Good 49.2% |
Average Family Size | 15.3 /100 | #209 | Poor 3.23 |
Single Father Households | 95.9 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 1.9% |
Single Mother Households | 96.8 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 4.9% |
Currently Married | 81.7 /100 | #47 | Excellent 49.0% |
Divorced or Separated | 84.0 /100 | #16 | Excellent 10.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | 93.7 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 23.6% |
Immigrants from Iran Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Vehicles Available | 92.7 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 8.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | 91.7 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 91.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | 83.7 /100 | #73 | Excellent 58.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | 52.4 /100 | #129 | Average 20.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | 39.6 /100 | #141 | Fair 6.5% |
Immigrants from Iran Education Level
In terms of education level, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (73.8%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (69.1%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.9%), percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (97.1%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.1%).

Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
No Schooling Completed | 78.0 /100 | #152 | Good 1.9% |
Nursery School | 61.7 /100 | #161 | Good 98.1% |
Kindergarten | 61.4 /100 | #160 | Good 98.1% |
1st Grade | 67.1 /100 | #164 | Good 98.1% |
2nd Grade | 67.6 /100 | #163 | Good 98.0% |
3rd Grade | 59.9 /100 | #166 | Average 97.9% |
4th Grade | 70.1 /100 | #170 | Good 97.6% |
5th Grade | 71.3 /100 | #175 | Good 97.4% |
6th Grade | 61.0 /100 | #172 | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | 63.9 /100 | #183 | Good 96.0% |
8th Grade | 64.3 /100 | #174 | Good 95.7% |
9th Grade | 75.9 /100 | #147 | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | 80.8 /100 | #131 | Excellent 94.2% |
11th Grade | 83.9 /100 | #102 | Excellent 93.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | 87.9 /100 | #72 | Excellent 92.4% |
High School Diploma | 87.4 /100 | #75 | Excellent 90.7% |
GED/Equivalency | 94.0 /100 | #16 | Exceptional 88.7% |
College, Under 1 year | 95.1 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 73.8% |
College, 1 year or more | 94.6 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 69.1% |
Associate's Degree | 93.1 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 56.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | 91.9 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 49.4% |
Master's Degree | 87.4 /100 | #11 | Excellent 21.0% |
Professional Degree | 93.3 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 7.1% |
Doctorate Degree | 80.9 /100 | #10 | Excellent 2.9% |
Immigrants from Iran Disability
In terms of disability, Immigrants from Iran residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.3%), percentage of population with vision disability (1.7%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.95%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.8%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.4%).

Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
Disability | 89.4 /100 | #17 | Excellent 10.0% |
Males | 91.6 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 9.5% |
Females | 87.6 /100 | #19 | Excellent 10.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | 93.2 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 0.95% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | 94.6 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | 91.5 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | 92.7 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 8.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | 89.4 /100 | #31 | Excellent 20.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | 80.7 /100 | #179 | Excellent 47.8% |
Vision | 94.3 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 1.7% |
Hearing | 85.3 /100 | #88 | Excellent 2.7% |
Cognitive | 83.0 /100 | #49 | Excellent 16.4% |
Ambulatory | 87.6 /100 | #33 | Excellent 5.4% |
Self-Care | 64.1 /100 | #271 | Good 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Iran in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Iran in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Single Mother Households
4.9%
(96.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Population Receiving Government Assistance and/or Food Stamps
7.7%
(96.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Single Father Households
1.9%
(95.9/100)
#4
Per Capita Income
$52,412
(95.4/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least College, Under 1 year Education
73.8%
(95.1/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Iran in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Iran in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.23
(15.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.8%
(27.2/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
31.2%
(30.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.5%
(39.6/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
29.3%
(40.4/100)
What is Immigrants from Iran per capita income in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran per capita income in the United States is $52,412, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran median family income in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran median family income in the United States is $119,890, which is excellent, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran median household income in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran median household income in the United States is $99,091, which is excellent, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran median earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran median earnings in the United States is $52,405, which is excellent, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran median male earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran median male earnings in the United States is $63,468, which is excellent, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran median female earnings in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran median female earnings in the United States is $42,816, which is excellent, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.3%, which is average, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among families in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among families in the United States is 7.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among males in the United States is 9.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among females in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 39th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 12.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single males in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single females in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single females in the United States is 17.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 25.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 7.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran unemployment in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of family households in the United States is 64.6%, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.8%, which is fair, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.2%, which is good, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran average family size in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of single father households in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of single father households in the United States is 1.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of single mother households in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of population currently married in the United States is 49.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 23.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Immigrants from Iran percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Immigrants from Iran percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 19th 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.