In terms of income, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better median female earnings ($43,835), median earnings ($52,514), and median male earnings ($62,121), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.3%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($65,497), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($54,179).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	99.9 /100 \| #58	Exceptional $49,983
Median Family Income	99.9 /100 \| #51	Exceptional $115,880
Median Household Income	99.9 /100 \| #49	Exceptional $96,292
Median Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #43	Exceptional $52,514
Median Male Earnings	99.9 /100 \| #48	Exceptional $62,121
Median Female Earnings	100.0 /100 \| #40	Exceptional $43,835
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	99.2 /100 \| #95	Exceptional $54,179
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	99.9 /100 \| #43	Exceptional $107,650
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	99.8 /100 \| #52	Exceptional $112,796
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	99.1 /100 \| #67	Exceptional $65,497
Wage/Income Gap	22.2 /100 \| #195	Fair 26.3%

Immigrants from Malaysia Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.2%), poverty level among single mothers (27.3%), and poverty level among single males (12.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	72.7 /100 \| #149	Good 12.0%
Families	86.5 /100 \| #135	Excellent 8.5%
Males	64.7 /100 \| #155	Good 11.0%
Females	80.4 /100 \| #143	Excellent 13.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	17.2 /100 \| #203	Poor 20.5%
Females 25 to 34 years	98.3 /100 \| #80	Exceptional 12.4%
Children Under 5 years	97.4 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 15.6%
Children Under 16 years	92.6 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 15.0%
Boys Under 16 years	92.8 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 15.3%
Girls Under 16 years	95.6 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 15.0%
Single Males	99.2 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 12.0%
Single Females	99.2 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 19.4%
Single Fathers	99.8 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 15.2%
Single Mothers	99.5 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 27.3%
Married Couples	62.2 /100 \| #165	Good 5.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	47.9 /100 \| #176	Average 11.0%
Seniors Over 75 years	35.8 /100 \| #185	Fair 12.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	96.5 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 10.4%

Immigrants from Malaysia Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.4%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.2%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.2%), and unemployment rate among males (5.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	91.0 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 5.1%
Males	83.5 /100 \| #130	Excellent 5.2%
Females	95.7 /100 \| #94	Exceptional 5.0%
Youth < 25	93.6 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 11.3%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	82.8 /100 \| #137	Excellent 17.2%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	96.9 /100 \| #93	Exceptional 10.0%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	97.5 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	98.3 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 5.1%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	98.7 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	96.2 /100 \| #94	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	87.9 /100 \| #125	Excellent 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	44.7 /100 \| #177	Average 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	94.1 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 5.2%
Seniors > 65	92.7 /100 \| #109	Exceptional 5.0%
Seniors > 75	99.9 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 7.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	100.0 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 6.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	100.0 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 8.2%
Women w/ Children < 18	98.8 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 5.0%

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 ages 16 and over (66.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.6 /100 \| #76	Exceptional 66.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	95.9 /100 \| #96	Exceptional 80.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.7 /100 \| #266	Tragic 34.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.2 /100 \| #277	Tragic 73.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	90.4 /100 \| #114	Exceptional 85.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	94.2 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 85.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	87.5 /100 \| #135	Excellent 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	91.4 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 83.2%

Immigrants from Malaysia Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.0%), percentage of single father households (2.0%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (27.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (64.0%), average family size (3.22), and percentage of population currently married (47.3%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	17.9 /100 \| #200	Poor 64.0%
Family Households with Children	95.9 /100 \| #117	Exceptional 27.9%
Married-couple Households	85.2 /100 \| #137	Excellent 47.2%
Average Family Size	39.0 /100 \| #187	Fair 3.22
Single Father Households	99.9 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	97.8 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 5.7%
Currently Married	81.1 /100 \| #133	Excellent 47.3%
Divorced or Separated	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 11.0%
Births to Unmarried Women	99.7 /100 \| #39	Exceptional 27.4%

Immigrants from Malaysia Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better 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%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (86.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (13.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 13.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 86.5%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.8 /100 \| #254	Tragic 52.7%
3+ Vehicles Available	3.6 /100 \| #236	Tragic 18.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	6.7 /100 \| #230	Tragic 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 doctorate degree education (2.6%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (18.9%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.7%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.6%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.6%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	2.8 /100 \| #233	Tragic 2.3%
Nursery School	1.9 /100 \| #236	Tragic 97.7%
Kindergarten	2.2 /100 \| #234	Tragic 97.7%
1st Grade	2.1 /100 \| #235	Tragic 97.6%
2nd Grade	2.0 /100 \| #234	Tragic 97.6%
3rd Grade	2.4 /100 \| #233	Tragic 97.5%
4th Grade	3.4 /100 \| #231	Tragic 97.2%
5th Grade	4.1 /100 \| #231	Tragic 97.0%
6th Grade	4.0 /100 \| #228	Tragic 96.7%
7th Grade	6.2 /100 \| #225	Tragic 95.6%
8th Grade	7.3 /100 \| #222	Tragic 95.3%
9th Grade	12.2 /100 \| #212	Poor 94.5%
10th Grade	28.0 /100 \| #192	Fair 93.5%
11th Grade	37.6 /100 \| #183	Fair 92.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	57.8 /100 \| #167	Average 91.3%
High School Diploma	63.5 /100 \| #157	Good 89.3%
GED/Equivalency	85.0 /100 \| #139	Excellent 86.5%
College, Under 1 year	99.6 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 69.3%
College, 1 year or more	99.8 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 64.3%
Associate's Degree	99.9 /100 \| #42	Exceptional 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 45.0%
Master's Degree	100.0 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 18.9%
Professional Degree	100.0 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 5.7%
Doctorate Degree	100.0 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 2.6%

Immigrants from Malaysia Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Malaysia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.0%), and percentage of population with a disability (10.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.1%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.4%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 10.6%
Males	99.9 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 10.0%
Females	100.0 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 11.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	99.4 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	100.0 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 5.0%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.7 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 5.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	99.9 /100 \| #42	Exceptional 9.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.7 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 21.4%
Age \| Over 75 years	97.1 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 46.4%
Vision	99.9 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 1.9%
Hearing	97.5 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	79.3 /100 \| #154	Good 17.1%
Ambulatory	100.0 /100 \| #36	Exceptional 5.5%
Self-Care	99.7 /100 \| #48	Exceptional 2.3%

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:

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

2.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated

11.0%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6

6.4%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

11.1%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17

5.0%

(100.0/100)

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:

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

86.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

13.6%

(0.0/100)

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

73.3%

(0.2/100)

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

34.3%

(0.7/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

52.7%

(0.8/100)

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

Immigrants from Malaysia per capita income in the United States is $49,983, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th 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 $115,880, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st 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 $96,292, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th 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 $52,514, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd 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 $62,121, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th 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 $43,835, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th 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 26.3%, which is fair, ranking it 195th 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 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 149th 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 135th 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 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 155th 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 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd 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 15.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th 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 12.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th 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 19.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd 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 15.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th 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 27.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 62nd 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 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th 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 117th 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 excellent, ranking it 130th 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 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th 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 64.0%, which is poor, ranking it 200th 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 27.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 117th 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 47.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 137th 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 3.22, which is fair, ranking it 187th 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 62nd 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 5.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd 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 47.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd 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 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th 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 27.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 39th 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 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th 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 10.0%, which is exceptional, 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 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th 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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