In terms of income, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.4%), median earnings ($46,214), and median female earnings ($39,535), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,633), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($90,767), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($59,710).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	24.5 /100 \| #195	Fair $42,661
Median Family Income	26.5 /100 \| #192	Fair $100,679
Median Household Income	21.3 /100 \| #206	Fair $83,068
Median Earnings	42.4 /100 \| #184	Average $46,214
Median Male Earnings	26.0 /100 \| #197	Fair $53,427
Median Female Earnings	41.6 /100 \| #180	Average $39,535
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic $49,633
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	10.9 /100 \| #210	Poor $90,767
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	23.5 /100 \| #200	Fair $97,964
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	21.1 /100 \| #197	Fair $59,710
Wage/Income Gap	96.4 /100 \| #115	Exceptional 24.4%

Immigrants from Kenya Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.0%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.9%), and poverty level among single males (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.0%), poverty level among males (11.6%), and poverty level (12.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	17.5 /100 \| #199	Poor 12.8%
Families	34.0 /100 \| #188	Fair 9.2%
Males	16.1 /100 \| #194	Poor 11.6%
Females	21.1 /100 \| #201	Fair 13.9%
Females 18 to 24 years	2.5 /100 \| #248	Tragic 21.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	28.0 /100 \| #193	Fair 13.8%
Children Under 5 years	20.0 /100 \| #197	Fair 17.9%
Children Under 16 years	19.1 /100 \| #197	Poor 16.9%
Boys Under 16 years	20.1 /100 \| #197	Fair 17.1%
Girls Under 16 years	17.8 /100 \| #201	Poor 17.2%
Single Males	87.6 /100 \| #123	Excellent 12.5%
Single Females	20.7 /100 \| #202	Fair 21.4%
Single Fathers	99.9 /100 \| #53	Exceptional 15.0%
Single Mothers	65.9 /100 \| #164	Good 28.9%
Married Couples	90.2 /100 \| #133	Exceptional 4.9%
Seniors Over 65 years	83.4 /100 \| #140	Excellent 10.5%
Seniors Over 75 years	72.6 /100 \| #139	Good 11.9%
Receiving Food Stamps	46.4 /100 \| #179	Average 11.8%

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 55 and 59 (4.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.6%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.4%), and unemployment rate among males (5.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	88.2 /100 \| #127	Excellent 5.1%
Males	77.6 /100 \| #146	Good 5.2%
Females	94.8 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 5.0%
Youth < 25	97.6 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 11.2%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	99.9 /100 \| #33	Exceptional 16.2%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	99.7 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 9.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	99.3 /100 \| #40	Exceptional 6.1%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	93.3 /100 \| #88	Exceptional 5.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	95.0 /100 \| #85	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	92.8 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	99.9 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	99.9 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.8 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 5.1%
Seniors > 65	99.9 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 4.9%
Seniors > 75	31.8 /100 \| #192	Fair 8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	95.4 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 7.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	86.1 /100 \| #143	Excellent 8.8%
Women w/ Children < 18	72.2 /100 \| #149	Good 5.4%

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 ages 16 and over (67.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.1%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 67.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	99.9 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 80.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	100.0 /100 \| #53	Exceptional 40.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	99.9 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 77.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	99.4 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 85.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	99.6 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 85.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	99.6 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 85.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	97.9 /100 \| #64	Exceptional 83.5%

Immigrants from Kenya Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.1%), percentage of births to unmarried women (32.1%), and percentage of single father households (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (62.3%), percentage of married-couple family households (44.1%), and percentage of population currently married (44.9%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 62.3%
Family Households with Children	98.9 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 28.1%
Married-couple Households	0.4 /100 \| #249	Tragic 44.1%
Average Family Size	19.2 /100 \| #200	Poor 3.21
Single Father Households	20.3 /100 \| #208	Fair 2.4%
Single Mother Households	2.1 /100 \| #229	Tragic 7.0%
Currently Married	1.6 /100 \| #230	Tragic 44.9%
Divorced or Separated	16.5 /100 \| #212	Poor 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	36.9 /100 \| #189	Fair 32.1%

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 (55.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.1%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	89.7 /100 \| #127	Excellent 9.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	88.5 /100 \| #131	Excellent 90.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	40.4 /100 \| #180	Average 55.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	12.4 /100 \| #211	Poor 18.8%
4+ Vehicles Available	9.2 /100 \| #223	Tragic 6.0%

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 college, under 1 year education (66.5%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (60.5%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.9%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.9%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.8%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	36.2 /100 \| #188	Fair 2.1%
Nursery School	24.1 /100 \| #198	Fair 97.9%
Kindergarten	25.5 /100 \| #197	Fair 97.9%
1st Grade	26.3 /100 \| #196	Fair 97.8%
2nd Grade	26.4 /100 \| #196	Fair 97.8%
3rd Grade	28.2 /100 \| #193	Fair 97.7%
4th Grade	35.8 /100 \| #185	Fair 97.5%
5th Grade	40.3 /100 \| #179	Average 97.3%
6th Grade	45.3 /100 \| #179	Average 97.0%
7th Grade	66.8 /100 \| #160	Good 96.1%
8th Grade	67.2 /100 \| #162	Good 95.8%
9th Grade	73.1 /100 \| #156	Good 95.0%
10th Grade	75.3 /100 \| #154	Good 94.0%
11th Grade	78.7 /100 \| #147	Good 92.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	73.9 /100 \| #154	Good 91.5%
High School Diploma	78.0 /100 \| #144	Good 89.6%
GED/Equivalency	71.8 /100 \| #159	Good 86.2%
College, Under 1 year	81.8 /100 \| #145	Excellent 66.5%
College, 1 year or more	79.1 /100 \| #147	Good 60.5%
Associate's Degree	72.1 /100 \| #154	Good 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree	73.8 /100 \| #155	Good 38.8%
Master's Degree	66.6 /100 \| #165	Good 15.3%
Professional Degree	45.9 /100 \| #179	Average 4.4%
Doctorate Degree	74.3 /100 \| #152	Good 1.9%

Immigrants from Kenya Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Kenya residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.8%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.9%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	72.1 /100 \| #151	Good 11.6%
Males	63.8 /100 \| #163	Good 11.1%
Females	83.1 /100 \| #148	Excellent 12.0%
Age \| Under 5 years	48.6 /100 \| #176	Average 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	3.4 /100 \| #234	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	6.9 /100 \| #217	Tragic 6.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	17.7 /100 \| #201	Poor 11.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	19.6 /100 \| #209	Poor 23.8%
Age \| Over 75 years	30.8 /100 \| #189	Fair 47.6%
Vision	88.7 /100 \| #130	Excellent 2.1%
Hearing	86.1 /100 \| #131	Excellent 2.9%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 18.3%
Ambulatory	97.8 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 5.8%
Self-Care	99.0 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 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:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

67.6%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

40.5%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64

80.7%

(99.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.5%

(99.9/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Fathers

15.0%

(99.9/100)

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:

Percentage of Family Households

62.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability

18.3%

(0.0/100)

Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25

$49,633

(0.2/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

44.1%

(0.4/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Married

44.9%

(1.6/100)

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

Immigrants from Kenya per capita income in the United States is $42,661, which is fair, ranking it 195th 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 $100,679, which is fair, ranking it 192nd 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 $83,068, which is fair, ranking it 206th 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 $46,214, which is average, ranking it 184th 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 $53,427, which is fair, ranking it 197th 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 $39,535, which is average, ranking it 180th 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 24.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 115th 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 poor, ranking it 199th 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 9.2%, which is fair, ranking it 188th 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 11.6%, which is poor, ranking it 194th 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 fair, ranking it 201st 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 16.9%, which is poor, ranking it 197th 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 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 123rd 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 21.4%, which is fair, ranking it 202nd 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 exceptional, ranking it 53rd 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 28.9%, which is good, ranking it 164th 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 11.8%, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Kenya unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Kenya unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 127th 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 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 146th 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 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd 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 62.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd 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 28.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th 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 44.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th 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 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 200th 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 fair, ranking it 208th 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 7.0%, which is tragic, 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 44.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th 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 12.2%, which is poor, ranking it 212th 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 32.1%, which is fair, ranking it 189th 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 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 151st 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 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 163rd 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 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 148th 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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