In terms of income, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.8%), median household income ($78,327), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,722), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($37,857), median female earnings ($36,841), and median family income ($92,239).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic $37,857
Median Family Income	0.5 /100 \| #255	Tragic $92,239
Median Household Income	1.3 /100 \| #250	Tragic $78,327
Median Earnings	0.7 /100 \| #266	Tragic $42,884
Median Male Earnings	0.6 /100 \| #265	Tragic $49,190
Median Female Earnings	0.3 /100 \| #273	Tragic $36,841
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.5 /100 \| #267	Tragic $50,041
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.7 /100 \| #254	Tragic $85,553
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.9 /100 \| #248	Tragic $90,909
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	1.2 /100 \| #239	Tragic $56,722
Wage/Income Gap	99.0 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 23.8%

Immigrants from Laos Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.0%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (22.9%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (15.2%), and poverty level among males (12.6%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.7 /100 \| #234	Tragic 13.8%
Families	1.7 /100 \| #237	Tragic 10.2%
Males	0.5 /100 \| #235	Tragic 12.6%
Females	0.9 /100 \| #235	Tragic 15.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	9.7 /100 \| #217	Tragic 20.6%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 15.2%
Children Under 5 years	0.8 /100 \| #235	Tragic 19.4%
Children Under 16 years	0.6 /100 \| #242	Tragic 18.7%
Boys Under 16 years	0.8 /100 \| #238	Tragic 18.7%
Girls Under 16 years	0.6 /100 \| #246	Tragic 18.9%
Single Males	23.1 /100 \| #197	Fair 13.0%
Single Females	0.3 /100 \| #264	Tragic 22.9%
Single Fathers	99.9 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 15.1%
Single Mothers	1.8 /100 \| #241	Tragic 30.6%
Married Couples	4.4 /100 \| #232	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years	35.7 /100 \| #189	Fair 11.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	71.5 /100 \| #142	Good 12.0%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.7 /100 \| #248	Tragic 13.8%

Immigrants from Laos Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.9%), and unemployment (5.3%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	30.9 /100 \| #194	Fair 5.3%
Males	13.0 /100 \| #203	Poor 5.4%
Females	47.5 /100 \| #175	Average 5.3%
Youth < 25	62.4 /100 \| #164	Good 11.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	88.8 /100 \| #123	Excellent 17.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	98.7 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 9.9%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	63.5 /100 \| #156	Good 6.6%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	50.0 /100 \| #174	Average 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	34.5 /100 \| #188	Fair 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	35.7 /100 \| #189	Fair 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	93.9 /100 \| #106	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	99.6 /100 \| #68	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	78.6 /100 \| #140	Good 5.3%
Seniors > 65	63.8 /100 \| #166	Good 5.1%
Seniors > 75	26.3 /100 \| #197	Fair 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	50.0 /100 \| #174	Average 7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	100.0 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 8.2%
Women w/ Children < 18	38.8 /100 \| #183	Fair 5.5%

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 16 and 19 (40.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.4%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.2%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.2 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 66.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	21.5 /100 \| #198	Fair 79.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	100.0 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 40.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	100.0 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 77.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	69.0 /100 \| #144	Good 84.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	3.6 /100 \| #223	Tragic 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	1.7 /100 \| #238	Tragic 83.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.2 /100 \| #254	Tragic 81.6%

Immigrants from Laos Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.8%), average family size (3.34), and percentage of family households (65.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.9%), percentage of single mother households (7.7%), and percentage of population currently married (45.0%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	99.1 /100 \| #90	Exceptional 65.3%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional 29.8%
Married-couple Households	4.6 /100 \| #222	Tragic 45.1%
Average Family Size	99.9 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 3.34
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 2.9%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 7.7%
Currently Married	2.3 /100 \| #223	Tragic 45.0%
Divorced or Separated	4.2 /100 \| #237	Tragic 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	4.3 /100 \| #224	Tragic 34.0%

Immigrants from Laos Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Laos residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.8%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	99.8 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 8.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	99.8 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 91.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	99.9 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 59.2%
3+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 22.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 7.7%

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 college, under 1 year education (61.3%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (54.7%), and percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (40.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (3.1%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (96.9%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (96.7%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 3.1%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 96.9%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 96.9%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 96.8%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 96.7%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 96.6%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 96.3%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 96.0%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 95.7%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 94.5%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 94.1%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 93.2%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 91.9%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 90.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 88.9%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 86.6%
GED/Equivalency	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 82.7%
College, Under 1 year	0.3 /100 \| #257	Tragic 61.3%
College, 1 year or more	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 54.7%
Associate's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 40.7%
Bachelor's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 31.6%
Master's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #303	Tragic 11.4%
Professional Degree	0.1 /100 \| #315	Tragic 3.2%
Doctorate Degree	0.1 /100 \| #308	Tragic 1.4%

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 (1.3%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.3%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (26.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.0%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.2%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic 12.4%
Males	1.0 /100 \| #244	Tragic 11.9%
Females	0.4 /100 \| #268	Tragic 12.8%
Age \| Under 5 years	36.6 /100 \| #190	Fair 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	3.8 /100 \| #232	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	0.4 /100 \| #256	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic 13.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 26.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 49.2%
Vision	0.4 /100 \| #251	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	6.6 /100 \| #221	Tragic 3.2%
Cognitive	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic 18.1%
Ambulatory	13.2 /100 \| #210	Poor 6.3%
Self-Care	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 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:

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.8%

(100.0/100)

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

40.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

7.7%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

77.4%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

8.2%

(100.0/100)

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 No Schooling

3.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education

96.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education

96.7%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education

96.8%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education

96.9%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Laos per capita income in the United States is $37,857, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd 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 $92,239, which is tragic, ranking it 255th 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 $78,327, which is tragic, 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 $42,884, which is tragic, ranking it 266th 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 $49,190, which is tragic, ranking it 265th 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 $36,841, which is tragic, 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 exceptional, ranking it 102nd 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 13.8%, which is tragic, 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 10.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th 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 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th 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 15.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th 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 18.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd 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 13.0%, which is fair, ranking it 197th 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 22.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th 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 15.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 56th 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 30.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st 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 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Laos unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Laos unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 194th 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 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd 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 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 175th 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 65.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 90th 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 29.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 21st 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 45.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd 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 3.34, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th 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 tragic, ranking it 310th 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 7.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st 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 45.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd 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 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th 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 34.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th 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 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th 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 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th 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 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th 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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