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SOCIAL INDEX
47.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
272nd/ 347
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Immigrants from Nicaragua Geographic Distribution
Immigrants from Nicaragua Income
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:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.4%
(94.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.7%
(93.5/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
10.2%
(92.9/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(92.8/100)
#5
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:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.3%
(12.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
11.6%
(24.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education
95.2%
(26.3/100)
#4
Median Male Earnings
$43,510
(26.4/100)
#5
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.