In terms of income, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.7%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($55,513), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($45,532), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($49,505), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($83,508), and median earnings ($42,713).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	47.6 /100 \| #188	Average $39,189
Median Family Income	47.3 /100 \| #186	Average $92,872
Median Household Income	47.0 /100 \| #191	Average $77,086
Median Earnings	46.2 /100 \| #172	Average $42,713
Median Male Earnings	44.5 /100 \| #183	Average $49,505
Median Female Earnings	47.2 /100 \| #173	Average $36,406
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	50.8 /100 \| #249	Average $45,532
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	45.1 /100 \| #206	Average $83,508
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	47.2 /100 \| #196	Average $90,545
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	53.1 /100 \| #188	Average $55,513
Wage/Income Gap	61.6 /100 \| #118	Good 24.7%

Immigrants from Kenya Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.9%), poverty level among single males (12.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.1%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.3%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	75.1 /100 \| #200	Good 12.8%
Families	78.9 /100 \| #189	Good 9.4%
Males	76.5 /100 \| #193	Good 11.7%
Females	75.4 /100 \| #203	Good 13.9%
Females 18 to 24 years	66.6 /100 \| #236	Good 21.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	80.2 /100 \| #173	Excellent 13.7%
Children Under 5 years	71.9 /100 \| #197	Good 18.1%
Children Under 16 years	71.3 /100 \| #203	Good 17.3%
Boys Under 16 years	71.3 /100 \| #198	Good 17.4%
Girls Under 16 years	71.4 /100 \| #204	Good 17.5%
Single Males	86.2 /100 \| #129	Excellent 12.4%
Single Females	74.3 /100 \| #195	Good 21.7%
Single Fathers	79.6 /100 \| #51	Good 15.0%
Single Mothers	78.2 /100 \| #153	Good 29.1%
Married Couples	89.4 /100 \| #128	Excellent 4.9%
Seniors Over 65 years	85.1 /100 \| #139	Excellent 10.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	83.2 /100 \| #118	Excellent 11.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	82.6 /100 \| #175	Excellent 11.5%

Immigrants from Kenya Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	92.3 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 5.2%
Males	94.6 /100 \| #125	Exceptional 5.3%
Females	89.7 /100 \| #101	Excellent 5.1%
Youth < 25	92.2 /100 \| #73	Exceptional 11.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	92.0 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 17.3%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	95.3 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 9.8%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	95.1 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	95.0 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	95.0 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	93.9 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	95.1 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	92.2 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	89.7 /100 \| #33	Excellent 5.0%
Seniors > 65	90.6 /100 \| #32	Exceptional 4.8%
Seniors > 75	83.7 /100 \| #86	Excellent 8.5%
Women w/ Children < 6	86.1 /100 \| #163	Excellent 7.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	88.3 /100 \| #84	Excellent 8.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	87.0 /100 \| #150	Excellent 5.5%

Immigrants from Kenya Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.8%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	85.2 /100 \| #22	Excellent 67.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	90.2 /100 \| #32	Exceptional 80.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	69.5 /100 \| #64	Good 39.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	80.1 /100 \| #60	Excellent 76.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	79.7 /100 \| #71	Good 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	91.2 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	89.1 /100 \| #66	Excellent 84.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	87.9 /100 \| #81	Excellent 83.2%

Immigrants from Kenya Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (31.7%), and percentage of population currently married (45.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.24), percentage of family households with children (28.6%), and percentage of family households (62.9%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	34.0 /100 \| #291	Fair 62.9%
Family Households with Children	32.4 /100 \| #93	Fair 28.6%
Married-couple Households	50.6 /100 \| #243	Average 44.5%
Average Family Size	15.8 /100 \| #203	Poor 3.24
Single Father Households	83.4 /100 \| #193	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	55.6 /100 \| #229	Average 7.1%
Currently Married	58.0 /100 \| #224	Average 45.2%
Divorced or Separated	54.8 /100 \| #211	Average 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	70.0 /100 \| #174	Good 31.7%

Immigrants from Kenya Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	89.6 /100 \| #128	Excellent 9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	88.2 /100 \| #127	Excellent 90.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	75.0 /100 \| #171	Good 55.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	45.5 /100 \| #207	Average 18.8%
4+ Vehicles Available	33.1 /100 \| #219	Fair 5.9%

Immigrants from Kenya Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.2%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.8%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	72.7 /100 \| #193	Good 2.0%
Nursery School	57.7 /100 \| #199	Average 98.0%
Kindergarten	57.4 /100 \| #199	Average 98.0%
1st Grade	63.0 /100 \| #197	Good 97.9%
2nd Grade	63.5 /100 \| #197	Good 97.9%
3rd Grade	56.6 /100 \| #196	Average 97.8%
4th Grade	67.5 /100 \| #190	Good 97.5%
5th Grade	69.9 /100 \| #186	Good 97.3%
6th Grade	59.9 /100 \| #180	Average 97.1%
7th Grade	65.6 /100 \| #167	Good 96.1%
8th Grade	65.0 /100 \| #166	Good 95.8%
9th Grade	74.3 /100 \| #161	Good 95.0%
10th Grade	77.3 /100 \| #161	Good 93.8%
11th Grade	77.1 /100 \| #151	Good 92.6%
12th Grade, No Diploma	77.7 /100 \| #156	Good 91.2%
High School Diploma	77.0 /100 \| #148	Good 89.3%
GED/Equivalency	76.4 /100 \| #159	Good 85.9%
College, Under 1 year	70.4 /100 \| #141	Good 66.4%
College, 1 year or more	67.8 /100 \| #140	Good 60.5%
Associate's Degree	64.4 /100 \| #147	Good 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree	59.0 /100 \| #145	Average 38.5%
Master's Degree	47.6 /100 \| #162	Average 15.1%
Professional Degree	40.3 /100 \| #176	Average 4.3%
Doctorate Degree	36.8 /100 \| #150	Fair 1.9%

Immigrants from Kenya Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	73.4 /100 \| #133	Good 11.2%
Males	75.3 /100 \| #142	Good 10.8%
Females	72.7 /100 \| #131	Good 11.5%
Age \| Under 5 years	86.0 /100 \| #209	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	68.8 /100 \| #214	Good 5.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	69.9 /100 \| #209	Good 6.4%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	64.1 /100 \| #187	Good 11.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	77.0 /100 \| #201	Good 23.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	80.3 /100 \| #183	Excellent 47.9%
Vision	80.8 /100 \| #122	Excellent 2.0%
Hearing	83.4 /100 \| #119	Excellent 2.8%
Cognitive	43.7 /100 \| #301	Average 18.1%
Ambulatory	81.3 /100 \| #87	Excellent 5.7%
Self-Care	77.8 /100 \| #79	Good 2.3%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

9.8%

(95.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.3%

(95.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.6%

(95.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.3%

(95.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.5%

(95.0/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.24

(15.8/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.6%

(32.4/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

5.9%

(33.1/100)

Percentage of Family Households

62.9%

(34.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.9%

(36.8/100)

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

Immigrants from Kenya per capita income in the United States is $39,189, which is average, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya median family income in the United States is $92,872, which is average, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya median household income in the United States is $77,086, which is average, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya median earnings in the United States is $42,713, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya median male earnings in the United States is $49,505, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya median female earnings in the United States is $36,406, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.7%, which is good, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level in the United States is 12.8%, which is good, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among families in the United States is 9.4%, which is good, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among males in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among females in the United States is 13.9%, which is good, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.3%, which is good, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.7%, which is good, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.0%, which is good, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.1%, which is good, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Kenya unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Kenya unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of family households in the United States is 62.9%, which is fair, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.5%, which is average, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya average family size in the United States is 3.24, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.1%, which is average, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.2%, which is average, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.7%, which is good, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Kenya percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 131st 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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