In terms of income, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.8%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,032), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($77,456), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($43,510), median female earnings ($33,033), and median earnings ($38,210).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	30.9 /100 \| #278	Fair $34,569
Median Family Income	28.4 /100 \| #287	Fair $80,617
Median Household Income	35.5 /100 \| #261	Fair $70,547
Median Earnings	27.5 /100 \| #282	Fair $38,210
Median Male Earnings	26.4 /100 \| #288	Fair $43,510
Median Female Earnings	26.6 /100 \| #283	Fair $33,033
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	64.2 /100 \| #99	Good $49,032
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	35.8 /100 \| #261	Fair $77,456
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	32.8 /100 \| #266	Fair $81,241
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	30.3 /100 \| #315	Fair $47,906
Wage/Income Gap	70.0 /100 \| #66	Good 22.8%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.7%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.2%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (15.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (17.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	63.4 /100 \| #265	Good 14.6%
Families	64.2 /100 \| #280	Good 11.5%
Males	66.2 /100 \| #261	Good 13.2%
Females	63.0 /100 \| #268	Good 15.9%
Females 18 to 24 years	81.2 /100 \| #37	Excellent 18.2%
Females 25 to 34 years	72.7 /100 \| #249	Good 15.1%
Children Under 5 years	62.9 /100 \| #251	Good 20.2%
Children Under 16 years	61.4 /100 \| #251	Good 19.5%
Boys Under 16 years	60.7 /100 \| #257	Good 19.8%
Girls Under 16 years	63.1 /100 \| #243	Good 19.3%
Single Males	85.0 /100 \| #174	Excellent 12.7%
Single Females	71.9 /100 \| #220	Good 22.2%
Single Fathers	72.2 /100 \| #218	Good 16.6%
Single Mothers	70.2 /100 \| #238	Good 31.1%
Married Couples	68.8 /100 \| #315	Good 7.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	41.8 /100 \| #333	Average 15.7%
Seniors Over 75 years	42.0 /100 \| #333	Average 17.2%
Receiving Food Stamps	61.5 /100 \| #319	Good 17.1%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.0%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.4%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.7%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	89.6 /100 \| #207	Excellent 5.5%
Males	94.0 /100 \| #161	Exceptional 5.4%
Females	83.1 /100 \| #246	Excellent 5.7%
Youth < 25	90.7 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 11.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	86.4 /100 \| #193	Excellent 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	92.9 /100 \| #91	Exceptional 10.2%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	90.7 /100 \| #199	Exceptional 6.9%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	92.8 /100 \| #188	Exceptional 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	93.5 /100 \| #146	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	91.2 /100 \| #180	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	90.8 /100 \| #250	Exceptional 5.1%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	87.9 /100 \| #239	Excellent 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.6 /100 \| #129	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 65	87.9 /100 \| #113	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 75	84.9 /100 \| #74	Excellent 8.4%
Women w/ Children < 6	86.9 /100 \| #139	Excellent 7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	81.3 /100 \| #251	Excellent 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	80.7 /100 \| #242	Excellent 6.0%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.8%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	66.9 /100 \| #185	Good 65.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	80.6 /100 \| #203	Excellent 79.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	28.7 /100 \| #314	Fair 30.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	55.2 /100 \| #285	Average 72.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	64.3 /100 \| #292	Good 82.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	81.4 /100 \| #237	Excellent 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	83.3 /100 \| #194	Excellent 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	82.2 /100 \| #196	Excellent 82.3%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.7%), percentage of family households (67.7%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (36.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.42), percentage of family households with children (28.7%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.5%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	63.2 /100 \| #28	Good 67.7%
Family Households with Children	33.4 /100 \| #84	Fair 28.7%
Married-couple Households	52.6 /100 \| #235	Average 44.8%
Average Family Size	32.6 /100 \| #48	Fair 3.42
Single Father Households	74.7 /100 \| #297	Good 2.7%
Single Mother Households	47.3 /100 \| #263	Average 7.6%
Currently Married	50.0 /100 \| #258	Average 43.9%
Divorced or Separated	35.3 /100 \| #315	Fair 13.5%
Births to Unmarried Women	55.3 /100 \| #265	Average 36.7%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.9%), 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 (6.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.1%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	88.5 /100 \| #155	Excellent 10.1%
1+ Vehicles Available	87.1 /100 \| #157	Excellent 89.9%
2+ Vehicles Available	73.9 /100 \| #183	Good 55.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	51.7 /100 \| #142	Average 20.1%
4+ Vehicles Available	41.3 /100 \| #126	Average 6.7%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (39.9%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.9%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (52.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.3%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.6%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (95.2%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	43.4 /100 \| #314	Average 2.9%
Nursery School	34.7 /100 \| #314	Fair 97.1%
Kindergarten	34.0 /100 \| #315	Fair 97.1%
1st Grade	37.1 /100 \| #316	Fair 97.0%
2nd Grade	36.2 /100 \| #315	Fair 96.9%
3rd Grade	30.0 /100 \| #314	Fair 96.7%
4th Grade	31.3 /100 \| #320	Fair 96.2%
5th Grade	34.1 /100 \| #320	Fair 95.8%
6th Grade	26.3 /100 \| #325	Fair 95.2%
7th Grade	28.3 /100 \| #328	Fair 93.0%
8th Grade	27.5 /100 \| #328	Fair 92.5%
9th Grade	32.5 /100 \| #326	Fair 91.3%
10th Grade	34.1 /100 \| #326	Fair 89.4%
11th Grade	35.2 /100 \| #323	Fair 88.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	37.5 /100 \| #318	Fair 86.3%
High School Diploma	29.3 /100 \| #324	Fair 83.0%
GED/Equivalency	37.4 /100 \| #320	Fair 79.8%
College, Under 1 year	41.1 /100 \| #305	Average 57.5%
College, 1 year or more	42.6 /100 \| #296	Average 52.4%
Associate's Degree	44.4 /100 \| #276	Average 39.9%
Bachelor's Degree	37.9 /100 \| #269	Fair 31.5%
Master's Degree	24.5 /100 \| #286	Fair 11.6%
Professional Degree	26.8 /100 \| #256	Fair 3.6%
Doctorate Degree	12.9 /100 \| #313	Poor 1.3%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	75.5 /100 \| #111	Good 11.0%
Males	79.0 /100 \| #96	Good 10.5%
Females	72.7 /100 \| #132	Good 11.5%
Age \| Under 5 years	88.9 /100 \| #113	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	77.9 /100 \| #103	Good 5.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	87.0 /100 \| #30	Excellent 5.4%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	76.6 /100 \| #81	Good 10.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	76.6 /100 \| #206	Good 23.7%
Age \| Over 75 years	75.4 /100 \| #247	Good 48.8%
Vision	69.0 /100 \| #254	Good 2.3%
Hearing	87.0 /100 \| #62	Excellent 2.6%
Cognitive	73.0 /100 \| #133	Good 16.8%
Ambulatory	74.0 /100 \| #176	Good 6.1%
Self-Care	63.5 /100 \| #275	Good 2.6%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.4%

(94.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.7%

(93.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

10.2%

(92.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.6%

(92.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

4.6%

(91.2/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.3%

(12.9/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education

11.6%

(24.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education

95.2%

(26.3/100)

Median Male Earnings

$43,510

(26.4/100)

Median Female Earnings

$33,033

(26.6/100)

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua per capita income in the United States is $34,569, which is fair, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua median family income in the United States is $80,617, which is fair, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua median household income in the United States is $70,547, which is fair, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua median earnings in the United States is $38,210, which is fair, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua median male earnings in the United States is $43,510, which is fair, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua median female earnings in the United States is $33,033, which is fair, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.8%, which is good, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level in the United States is 14.6%, which is good, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among families in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among males in the United States is 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among females in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.5%, which is good, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.2%, which is good, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.6%, which is good, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.1%, which is good, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.1%, which is good, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Nicaragua unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Nicaragua unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of family households in the United States is 67.7%, which is good, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.7%, which is fair, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.8%, which is average, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua average family size in the United States is 3.42, which is fair, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is good, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.6%, which is average, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.9%, which is average, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.5%, which is fair, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.7%, which is average, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 132nd 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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