In terms of income, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,266), and median household income ($76,784), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($52,085), median female earnings ($36,023), and median family income ($88,267).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.2 /100 \| #278	Tragic $38,065
Median Family Income	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic $88,267
Median Household Income	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic $76,784
Median Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #285	Tragic $41,737
Median Male Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #294	Tragic $47,482
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic $36,023
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	93.3 /100 \| #131	Exceptional $53,266
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic $84,914
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.4 /100 \| #259	Tragic $89,108
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic $52,085
Wage/Income Gap	99.9 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 23.0%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.9%), poverty level among single males (12.5%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (17.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.9%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (17.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.1 /100 \| #259	Tragic 14.3%
Families	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 11.1%
Males	0.2 /100 \| #250	Tragic 12.9%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #268	Tragic 15.8%
Females 18 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #34	Exceptional 17.9%
Females 25 to 34 years	1.1 /100 \| #243	Tragic 14.8%
Children Under 5 years	0.3 /100 \| #252	Tragic 19.8%
Children Under 16 years	0.4 /100 \| #246	Tragic 18.8%
Boys Under 16 years	0.4 /100 \| #246	Tragic 19.0%
Girls Under 16 years	0.7 /100 \| #243	Tragic 18.8%
Single Males	84.8 /100 \| #130	Excellent 12.5%
Single Females	13.3 /100 \| #214	Poor 21.6%
Single Fathers	67.8 /100 \| #155	Good 16.2%
Single Mothers	3.5 /100 \| #234	Tragic 30.3%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 7.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 15.9%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 17.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 17.2%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.6%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.7%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.4%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	57.1 /100 \| #170	Average 5.2%
Males	91.2 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 5.1%
Females	10.2 /100 \| #215	Poor 5.4%
Youth < 25	96.7 /100 \| #78	Exceptional 11.2%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	42.2 /100 \| #188	Average 17.6%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	99.8 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 9.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	87.5 /100 \| #112	Excellent 6.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	28.9 /100 \| #197	Fair 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	89.8 /100 \| #111	Excellent 4.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	91.3 /100 \| #111	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	65.2 /100 \| #159	Good 4.8%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	29.8 /100 \| #189	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.6 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 5.1%
Seniors > 65	99.6 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 4.9%
Seniors > 75	99.9 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 7.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	97.3 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 7.2%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic 9.6%
Women w/ Children < 18	7.0 /100 \| #218	Tragic 5.7%

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 45 and 54 (82.7%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (31.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.9%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	41.1 /100 \| #182	Average 65.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	19.0 /100 \| #201	Poor 79.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 31.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 72.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 82.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.6 /100 \| #253	Tragic 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	9.4 /100 \| #218	Tragic 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	44.6 /100 \| #177	Average 82.7%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.5%), average family size (3.37), and percentage of family households with children (28.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (38.0%), and percentage of single father households (2.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 67.5%
Family Households with Children	99.1 /100 \| #95	Exceptional 28.2%
Married-couple Households	1.2 /100 \| #235	Tragic 44.5%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #48	Exceptional 3.37
Single Father Households	0.1 /100 \| #283	Tragic 2.7%
Single Mother Households	0.2 /100 \| #263	Tragic 7.4%
Currently Married	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 43.7%
Divorced or Separated	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 13.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 38.0%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.2%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.1%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.9%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	79.8 /100 \| #147	Good 9.9%
1+ Vehicles Available	76.7 /100 \| #149	Good 90.1%
2+ Vehicles Available	51.6 /100 \| #172	Average 55.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	87.1 /100 \| #136	Excellent 20.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	94.7 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 6.8%

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 professional degree education (3.7%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (31.9%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (92.5%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (93.0%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 3.1%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 96.9%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 96.9%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 96.9%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 96.7%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 96.5%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 96.0%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 95.6%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 95.1%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 93.0%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 92.5%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 91.3%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 89.5%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 88.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 86.6%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 83.1%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 79.9%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 57.6%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 52.4%
Associate's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 40.3%
Bachelor's Degree	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic 31.9%
Master's Degree	0.2 /100 \| #285	Tragic 11.8%
Professional Degree	1.4 /100 \| #251	Tragic 3.7%
Doctorate Degree	0.1 /100 \| #312	Tragic 1.4%

Immigrants from Nicaragua Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Nicaragua residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.2%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	96.8 /100 \| #101	Exceptional 11.3%
Males	97.8 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 10.6%
Females	94.5 /100 \| #134	Exceptional 11.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	96.0 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	99.5 /100 \| #84	Exceptional 5.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 5.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	99.5 /100 \| #70	Exceptional 10.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	9.8 /100 \| #221	Tragic 24.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	3.2 /100 \| #236	Tragic 48.2%
Vision	0.6 /100 \| #243	Tragic 2.3%
Hearing	99.0 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	97.8 /100 \| #107	Exceptional 16.8%
Ambulatory	43.9 /100 \| #180	Average 6.1%
Self-Care	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 2.7%

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:

Percentage of Family Households

67.5%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.37

(100.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

17.9%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35

5.7%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

7.9%

(99.9/100)

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:

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

17.6%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

92.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

93.0%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65

15.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

91.3%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Nicaragua per capita income in the United States is $38,065, which is tragic, 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 $88,267, which is tragic, ranking it 286th 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 $76,784, which is tragic, ranking it 258th 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 $41,737, which is tragic, ranking it 285th 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 $47,482, which is tragic, ranking it 294th 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 $36,023, which is tragic, ranking it 287th 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 23.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th 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 14.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th 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 11.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th 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 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th 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 15.8%, which is tragic, 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 18.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th 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 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 130th 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 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 214th 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 16.2%, which is good, ranking it 155th 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 30.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th 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 17.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Nicaragua unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Nicaragua unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is average, ranking it 170th 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 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th 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 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 215th 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 67.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 25th 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 28.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 95th 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 44.5%, which is tragic, 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 3.37, which is exceptional, 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 tragic, ranking it 283rd 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 7.4%, which is tragic, 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 43.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st 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 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th 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 38.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd 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 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 101st 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 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th 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 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 134th 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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