In terms of income, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,681), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($52,415), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($33,574), per capita income ($34,476), and median male earnings ($44,902).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	30.6 /100 \| #280	Fair $34,476
Median Family Income	33.8 /100 \| #262	Fair $84,157
Median Household Income	37.5 /100 \| #250	Fair $71,681
Median Earnings	31.1 /100 \| #268	Fair $39,078
Median Male Earnings	30.6 /100 \| #267	Fair $44,902
Median Female Earnings	29.9 /100 \| #273	Fair $33,574
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	47.6 /100 \| #273	Average $44,681
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	35.7 /100 \| #262	Fair $77,401
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	36.0 /100 \| #250	Fair $83,300
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	43.8 /100 \| #235	Average $52,415
Wage/Income Gap	65.3 /100 \| #93	Good 23.8%

Immigrants from Laos Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (13.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.5%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (19.4%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	67.1 /100 \| #234	Good 14.0%
Families	71.1 /100 \| #238	Good 10.5%
Males	68.8 /100 \| #239	Good 12.8%
Females	67.5 /100 \| #236	Good 15.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	64.2 /100 \| #254	Good 21.6%
Females 25 to 34 years	70.8 /100 \| #260	Good 15.5%
Children Under 5 years	64.4 /100 \| #237	Good 19.9%
Children Under 16 years	63.0 /100 \| #238	Good 19.2%
Boys Under 16 years	63.5 /100 \| #236	Good 19.2%
Girls Under 16 years	62.6 /100 \| #247	Good 19.4%
Single Males	83.3 /100 \| #220	Excellent 13.1%
Single Females	64.3 /100 \| #270	Good 23.7%
Single Fathers	77.3 /100 \| #92	Good 15.5%
Single Mothers	69.5 /100 \| #249	Good 31.2%
Married Couples	81.8 /100 \| #239	Excellent 5.8%
Seniors Over 65 years	81.6 /100 \| #182	Excellent 10.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	83.0 /100 \| #125	Excellent 11.5%
Receiving Food Stamps	74.9 /100 \| #244	Good 13.5%

Immigrants from Laos Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.7%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	89.8 /100 \| #203	Excellent 5.5%
Males	92.4 /100 \| #211	Exceptional 5.6%
Females	86.7 /100 \| #184	Excellent 5.4%
Youth < 25	89.5 /100 \| #174	Excellent 12.0%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	86.2 /100 \| #197	Excellent 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	94.7 /100 \| #53	Exceptional 9.9%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	92.4 /100 \| #146	Exceptional 6.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	93.9 /100 \| #145	Exceptional 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	91.8 /100 \| #202	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	89.9 /100 \| #217	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	94.2 /100 \| #87	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	91.9 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.3 /100 \| #147	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 65	86.9 /100 \| #176	Excellent 5.3%
Seniors > 75	73.3 /100 \| #265	Good 9.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	85.9 /100 \| #166	Excellent 7.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	88.8 /100 \| #74	Excellent 8.3%
Women w/ Children < 18	84.5 /100 \| #189	Excellent 5.7%

Immigrants from Laos Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.1%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.3%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	73.6 /100 \| #95	Good 66.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	80.4 /100 \| #208	Excellent 79.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	72.6 /100 \| #49	Good 40.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	83.7 /100 \| #35	Excellent 77.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	73.9 /100 \| #195	Good 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	80.4 /100 \| #245	Excellent 83.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	79.8 /100 \| #245	Good 83.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	75.4 /100 \| #263	Good 81.2%

Immigrants from Laos Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.9%), percentage of births to unmarried women (33.9%), and percentage of population currently married (45.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.36), percentage of single mother households (7.8%), and percentage of family households with children (30.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	50.4 /100 \| #95	Average 65.6%
Family Households with Children	43.7 /100 \| #24	Average 30.2%
Married-couple Households	55.3 /100 \| #220	Average 45.3%
Average Family Size	27.5 /100 \| #82	Fair 3.36
Single Father Households	68.8 /100 \| #315	Good 2.9%
Single Mother Households	43.0 /100 \| #280	Average 7.8%
Currently Married	57.9 /100 \| #226	Average 45.2%
Divorced or Separated	51.5 /100 \| #236	Average 12.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	63.4 /100 \| #221	Good 33.9%

Immigrants from Laos Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Laos 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 (59.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.1%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	92.7 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 8.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	91.8 /100 \| #61	Exceptional 91.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	85.5 /100 \| #56	Excellent 59.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	61.6 /100 \| #59	Good 22.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	50.5 /100 \| #57	Average 7.6%

Immigrants from Laos Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (91.8%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (88.7%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (90.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	37.3 /100 \| #324	Fair 3.1%
Nursery School	30.0 /100 \| #324	Fair 97.0%
Kindergarten	29.8 /100 \| #324	Fair 96.9%
1st Grade	32.7 /100 \| #324	Fair 96.9%
2nd Grade	32.5 /100 \| #324	Fair 96.8%
3rd Grade	29.1 /100 \| #317	Fair 96.7%
4th Grade	35.6 /100 \| #310	Fair 96.4%
5th Grade	40.8 /100 \| #306	Average 96.1%
6th Grade	37.0 /100 \| #299	Fair 95.8%
7th Grade	46.1 /100 \| #297	Average 94.5%
8th Grade	46.1 /100 \| #294	Average 94.1%
9th Grade	53.4 /100 \| #290	Average 93.1%
10th Grade	57.8 /100 \| #285	Average 91.8%
11th Grade	57.0 /100 \| #285	Average 90.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	57.2 /100 \| #279	Average 88.7%
High School Diploma	54.9 /100 \| #279	Average 86.4%
GED/Equivalency	54.9 /100 \| #275	Average 82.6%
College, Under 1 year	53.4 /100 \| #251	Average 61.2%
College, 1 year or more	49.7 /100 \| #260	Average 54.6%
Associate's Degree	45.5 /100 \| #270	Average 40.2%
Bachelor's Degree	36.8 /100 \| #278	Fair 31.1%
Master's Degree	21.5 /100 \| #303	Fair 11.1%
Professional Degree	18.7 /100 \| #318	Poor 3.2%
Doctorate Degree	14.1 /100 \| #304	Poor 1.3%

Immigrants from Laos Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Laos 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 (3.2%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.0%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	59.5 /100 \| #264	Average 12.2%
Males	62.3 /100 \| #249	Good 11.8%
Females	58.1 /100 \| #273	Average 12.5%
Age \| Under 5 years	87.2 /100 \| #177	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	65.7 /100 \| #254	Good 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	61.5 /100 \| #262	Good 6.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	47.7 /100 \| #283	Average 13.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	64.7 /100 \| #293	Good 26.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	70.8 /100 \| #281	Good 49.7%
Vision	68.5 /100 \| #257	Good 2.3%
Hearing	73.3 /100 \| #228	Good 3.2%
Cognitive	46.2 /100 \| #284	Average 18.0%
Ambulatory	70.6 /100 \| #218	Good 6.2%
Self-Care	62.9 /100 \| #278	Good 2.7%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

9.9%

(94.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.7%

(94.2/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.5%

(93.9/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

8.3%

(92.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.7%

(92.4/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.3%

(14.1/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

3.2%

(18.7/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education

11.1%

(21.5/100)

Average Family Size

3.36

(27.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education

96.7%

(29.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Laos per capita income in the United States is $34,476, which is fair, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos median family income in the United States is $84,157, which is fair, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos median household income in the United States is $71,681, which is fair, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos median earnings in the United States is $39,078, which is fair, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos median male earnings in the United States is $44,902, which is fair, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos median female earnings in the United States is $33,574, which is fair, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.8%, which is good, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among families in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among males in the United States is 12.8%, which is good, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among females in the United States is 15.2%, which is good, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.2%, which is good, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.7%, which is good, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.2%, which is good, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.5%, which is good, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Laos unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Laos unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of family households in the United States is 65.6%, which is average, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of family households with children in the United States is 30.2%, which is average, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.3%, which is average, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos average family size in the United States is 3.36, which is fair, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.9%, which is good, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.8%, which is average, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.2%, which is average, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is average, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.9%, which is good, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Laos percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 273rd 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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