In terms of income, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($45,559), median family income ($106,397), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($98,426), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.5%), median male earnings ($56,699), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,639).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	70.6 /100 \| #60	Good $45,559
Median Family Income	68.2 /100 \| #53	Good $106,397
Median Household Income	66.8 /100 \| #53	Good $88,377
Median Earnings	67.5 /100 \| #48	Good $47,822
Median Male Earnings	66.1 /100 \| #53	Good $56,699
Median Female Earnings	68.1 /100 \| #45	Good $39,843
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	66.5 /100 \| #82	Good $49,639
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	68.2 /100 \| #50	Good $98,426
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	66.8 /100 \| #56	Good $103,173
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	67.4 /100 \| #75	Good $60,293
Wage/Income Gap	53.4 /100 \| #193	Average 26.5%

Immigrants from Malaysia Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.8%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.1%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.9%), and poverty level (12.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	79.8 /100 \| #147	Good 12.1%
Families	84.6 /100 \| #126	Excellent 8.5%
Males	80.3 /100 \| #157	Excellent 11.1%
Females	80.6 /100 \| #139	Excellent 13.1%
Females 18 to 24 years	66.6 /100 \| #234	Good 21.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	86.6 /100 \| #72	Excellent 12.4%
Children Under 5 years	82.3 /100 \| #83	Excellent 15.7%
Children Under 16 years	81.2 /100 \| #109	Excellent 15.2%
Boys Under 16 years	80.0 /100 \| #112	Good 15.5%
Girls Under 16 years	82.3 /100 \| #93	Excellent 15.1%
Single Males	88.9 /100 \| #76	Excellent 11.8%
Single Females	83.8 /100 \| #91	Excellent 19.8%
Single Fathers	79.8 /100 \| #48	Good 14.9%
Single Mothers	84.3 /100 \| #80	Excellent 27.7%
Married Couples	87.9 /100 \| #160	Excellent 5.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	81.9 /100 \| #180	Excellent 10.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	79.6 /100 \| #180	Good 11.9%
Receiving Food Stamps	87.8 /100 \| #102	Excellent 10.1%

Immigrants from Malaysia Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.3%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	92.8 /100 \| #99	Exceptional 5.1%
Males	94.9 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 5.2%
Females	90.5 /100 \| #75	Exceptional 5.1%
Youth < 25	91.7 /100 \| #85	Exceptional 11.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	89.7 /100 \| #97	Excellent 17.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	93.3 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 10.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	96.5 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 6.1%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	96.2 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 5.1%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	95.4 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	93.3 /100 \| #91	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	93.4 /100 \| #139	Exceptional 4.8%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	90.9 /100 \| #106	Exceptional 4.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	87.5 /100 \| #91	Excellent 5.3%
Seniors > 65	88.1 /100 \| #105	Excellent 5.1%
Seniors > 75	86.9 /100 \| #49	Excellent 8.1%
Women w/ Children < 6	93.4 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 6.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	91.4 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 7.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	92.3 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 5.1%

Immigrants from Malaysia Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.1%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	75.6 /100 \| #68	Good 66.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	85.8 /100 \| #102	Excellent 79.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	42.5 /100 \| #255	Average 33.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	57.1 /100 \| #277	Average 73.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	77.4 /100 \| #109	Good 84.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	89.0 /100 \| #105	Excellent 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	86.7 /100 \| #129	Excellent 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	87.2 /100 \| #101	Excellent 83.0%

Immigrants from Malaysia Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of births to unmarried women (27.2%), and percentage of single mother households (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (28.0%), and percentage of family households (63.9%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	40.1 /100 \| #232	Average 63.9%
Family Households with Children	28.5 /100 \| #147	Fair 28.0%
Married-couple Households	65.9 /100 \| #160	Good 47.1%
Average Family Size	17.3 /100 \| #185	Poor 3.25
Single Father Households	92.4 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	80.9 /100 \| #93	Excellent 5.8%
Currently Married	70.2 /100 \| #149	Good 47.2%
Divorced or Separated	77.6 /100 \| #35	Good 11.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	83.0 /100 \| #42	Excellent 27.2%

Immigrants from Malaysia Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (13.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (86.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.7%), 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 (18.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	80.7 /100 \| #279	Excellent 13.5%
1+ Vehicles Available	78.4 /100 \| #281	Good 86.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	67.1 /100 \| #253	Good 52.7%
3+ Vehicles Available	42.9 /100 \| #231	Average 18.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	33.1 /100 \| #220	Fair 5.9%

Immigrants from Malaysia Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (69.1%), percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (52.0%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (64.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.6%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.8%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.9%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	68.5 /100 \| #217	Good 2.2%
Nursery School	54.5 /100 \| #221	Average 97.9%
Kindergarten	54.1 /100 \| #221	Average 97.8%
1st Grade	59.2 /100 \| #223	Average 97.8%
2nd Grade	59.8 /100 \| #221	Average 97.7%
3rd Grade	53.4 /100 \| #220	Average 97.6%
4th Grade	63.2 /100 \| #217	Good 97.4%
5th Grade	65.5 /100 \| #212	Good 97.2%
6th Grade	55.7 /100 \| #213	Average 96.8%
7th Grade	61.0 /100 \| #216	Good 95.7%
8th Grade	60.8 /100 \| #211	Good 95.4%
9th Grade	68.7 /100 \| #212	Good 94.5%
10th Grade	73.8 /100 \| #188	Good 93.4%
11th Grade	73.7 /100 \| #184	Good 92.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma	76.3 /100 \| #168	Good 91.0%
High School Diploma	75.4 /100 \| #165	Good 89.1%
GED/Equivalency	78.8 /100 \| #142	Good 86.3%
College, Under 1 year	79.3 /100 \| #56	Good 69.1%
College, 1 year or more	79.0 /100 \| #47	Good 64.1%
Associate's Degree	79.1 /100 \| #40	Good 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree	76.8 /100 \| #39	Good 44.4%
Master's Degree	71.0 /100 \| #44	Good 18.6%
Professional Degree	65.5 /100 \| #52	Good 5.7%
Doctorate Degree	63.9 /100 \| #31	Good 2.5%

Immigrants from Malaysia Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.0%), percentage of population with vision disability (1.9%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.2%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	85.8 /100 \| #26	Excellent 10.3%
Males	87.3 /100 \| #25	Excellent 9.8%
Females	84.7 /100 \| #32	Excellent 10.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	90.8 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 1.0%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	85.5 /100 \| #28	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	84.6 /100 \| #53	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	81.0 /100 \| #45	Excellent 9.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.9 /100 \| #59	Excellent 21.5%
Age \| Over 75 years	85.1 /100 \| #115	Excellent 46.9%
Vision	88.4 /100 \| #31	Excellent 1.9%
Hearing	86.1 /100 \| #74	Excellent 2.7%
Cognitive	65.3 /100 \| #177	Good 17.2%
Ambulatory	87.4 /100 \| #35	Excellent 5.4%
Self-Care	80.2 /100 \| #45	Excellent 2.2%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.1%

(96.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.1%

(96.2/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.5%

(95.4/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.2%

(94.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.8%

(93.4/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.25

(17.3/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.0%

(28.5/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

5.9%

(33.1/100)

Percentage of Family Households

63.9%

(40.1/100)

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

33.8%

(42.5/100)

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

Immigrants from Malaysia per capita income in the United States is $45,559, which is good, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia median family income in the United States is $106,397, which is good, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia median household income in the United States is $88,377, which is good, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia median earnings in the United States is $47,822, which is good, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia median male earnings in the United States is $56,699, which is good, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia median female earnings in the United States is $39,843, which is good, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.5%, which is average, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among families in the United States is 8.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among males in the United States is 11.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among females in the United States is 13.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.9%, which is good, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 80th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Malaysia unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Malaysia unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is average, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is fair, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.1%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is poor, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.2%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 27.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Malaysia percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 32nd 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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