In terms of income, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.6%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,797), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($43,913), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($46,864), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($78,833), and per capita income ($36,723).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	38.7 /100 \| #244	Fair $36,723
Median Family Income	38.7 /100 \| #230	Fair $87,318
Median Household Income	41.4 /100 \| #231	Average $73,907
Median Earnings	39.7 /100 \| #230	Fair $41,151
Median Male Earnings	36.5 /100 \| #236	Fair $46,864
Median Female Earnings	44.2 /100 \| #190	Average $35,919
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	44.7 /100 \| #288	Average $43,913
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	37.9 /100 \| #249	Fair $78,833
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	39.6 /100 \| #230	Fair $85,630
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	47.9 /100 \| #219	Average $53,797
Wage/Income Gap	71.2 /100 \| #58	Good 22.6%

Immigrants from Nigeria Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.9%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (19.2%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.0%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	68.7 /100 \| #231	Good 13.8%
Families	71.0 /100 \| #240	Good 10.5%
Males	70.6 /100 \| #230	Good 12.6%
Females	69.0 /100 \| #230	Good 14.9%
Females 18 to 24 years	70.4 /100 \| #174	Good 20.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	75.5 /100 \| #222	Good 14.6%
Children Under 5 years	66.1 /100 \| #224	Good 19.5%
Children Under 16 years	63.7 /100 \| #235	Good 19.0%
Boys Under 16 years	64.0 /100 \| #233	Good 19.1%
Girls Under 16 years	63.5 /100 \| #239	Good 19.2%
Single Males	84.2 /100 \| #188	Excellent 12.9%
Single Females	74.1 /100 \| #199	Good 21.7%
Single Fathers	74.8 /100 \| #142	Good 16.1%
Single Mothers	77.6 /100 \| #163	Good 29.3%
Married Couples	83.0 /100 \| #225	Excellent 5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years	74.1 /100 \| #233	Good 11.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	73.3 /100 \| #226	Good 12.8%
Receiving Food Stamps	76.1 /100 \| #238	Good 13.2%

Immigrants from Nigeria Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.7%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.3%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	85.2 /100 \| #273	Excellent 6.0%
Males	88.8 /100 \| #273	Excellent 6.1%
Females	80.2 /100 \| #267	Excellent 6.0%
Youth < 25	80.6 /100 \| #283	Excellent 13.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	80.9 /100 \| #261	Excellent 20.0%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	83.2 /100 \| #282	Excellent 11.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	85.2 /100 \| #275	Excellent 7.6%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	89.3 /100 \| #250	Excellent 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	89.0 /100 \| #252	Excellent 5.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	89.7 /100 \| #224	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	90.4 /100 \| #255	Exceptional 5.2%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	87.9 /100 \| #237	Excellent 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	82.7 /100 \| #287	Excellent 5.8%
Seniors > 65	83.8 /100 \| #282	Excellent 5.6%
Seniors > 75	74.3 /100 \| #248	Good 9.7%
Women w/ Children < 6	82.0 /100 \| #256	Excellent 8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	80.0 /100 \| #274	Good 9.6%
Women w/ Children < 18	77.1 /100 \| #269	Good 6.3%

Immigrants from Nigeria Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.0%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	79.1 /100 \| #45	Good 66.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	83.4 /100 \| #158	Excellent 79.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	47.2 /100 \| #213	Average 34.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	64.7 /100 \| #210	Good 74.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	72.4 /100 \| #221	Good 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	85.5 /100 \| #176	Excellent 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	84.7 /100 \| #166	Excellent 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	83.7 /100 \| #174	Excellent 82.5%

Immigrants from Nigeria Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (35.7%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.35), percentage of family households with children (28.8%), and percentage of single mother households (8.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	44.0 /100 \| #176	Average 64.5%
Family Households with Children	34.1 /100 \| #77	Fair 28.8%
Married-couple Households	42.0 /100 \| #275	Average 43.0%
Average Family Size	26.5 /100 \| #87	Fair 3.35
Single Father Households	82.8 /100 \| #206	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	38.6 /100 \| #295	Fair 8.1%
Currently Married	46.0 /100 \| #279	Average 43.3%
Divorced or Separated	55.4 /100 \| #201	Average 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	58.1 /100 \| #249	Average 35.7%

Immigrants from Nigeria Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	82.7 /100 \| #266	Excellent 12.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	80.6 /100 \| #270	Excellent 87.4%
2+ Vehicles Available	65.7 /100 \| #263	Good 52.2%
3+ Vehicles Available	43.3 /100 \| #228	Average 18.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	32.9 /100 \| #224	Fair 5.9%

Immigrants from Nigeria Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (92.5%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.5%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.0%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	61.7 /100 \| #267	Good 2.4%
Nursery School	48.9 /100 \| #268	Average 97.7%
Kindergarten	48.4 /100 \| #268	Average 97.6%
1st Grade	53.1 /100 \| #268	Average 97.6%
2nd Grade	53.4 /100 \| #268	Average 97.5%
3rd Grade	46.8 /100 \| #268	Average 97.4%
4th Grade	54.7 /100 \| #266	Average 97.1%
5th Grade	57.3 /100 \| #268	Average 96.8%
6th Grade	48.6 /100 \| #262	Average 96.5%
7th Grade	54.8 /100 \| #266	Average 95.2%
8th Grade	54.3 /100 \| #266	Average 94.8%
9th Grade	61.7 /100 \| #261	Good 93.9%
10th Grade	64.4 /100 \| #258	Good 92.5%
11th Grade	63.9 /100 \| #257	Good 91.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma	64.3 /100 \| #248	Good 89.5%
High School Diploma	62.2 /100 \| #252	Good 87.3%
GED/Equivalency	63.3 /100 \| #238	Good 83.9%
College, Under 1 year	59.3 /100 \| #222	Average 63.0%
College, 1 year or more	58.1 /100 \| #217	Average 57.3%
Associate's Degree	55.0 /100 \| #217	Average 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree	50.7 /100 \| #210	Average 35.8%
Master's Degree	41.2 /100 \| #201	Average 14.1%
Professional Degree	33.0 /100 \| #216	Fair 4.0%
Doctorate Degree	28.3 /100 \| #206	Fair 1.7%

Immigrants from Nigeria Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Nigeria residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	73.8 /100 \| #127	Good 11.1%
Males	76.7 /100 \| #121	Good 10.7%
Females	72.1 /100 \| #136	Good 11.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	88.7 /100 \| #128	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	70.7 /100 \| #188	Good 5.5%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	74.7 /100 \| #164	Good 6.1%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	62.7 /100 \| #203	Good 11.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	74.1 /100 \| #227	Good 24.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	78.4 /100 \| #214	Good 48.2%
Vision	73.9 /100 \| #208	Good 2.2%
Hearing	89.7 /100 \| #30	Excellent 2.5%
Cognitive	47.8 /100 \| #277	Average 18.0%
Ambulatory	75.6 /100 \| #151	Good 6.0%
Self-Care	72.4 /100 \| #172	Good 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

5.2%

(90.4/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.5%

(89.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

4.8%

(89.7/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

6.2%

(89.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

5.3%

(89.0/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.35

(26.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.7%

(28.3/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

5.9%

(32.9/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

4.0%

(33.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.8%

(34.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Nigeria per capita income in the United States is $36,723, which is fair, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median family income in the United States is $87,318, which is fair, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median household income in the United States is $73,907, which is average, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median earnings in the United States is $41,151, which is fair, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median male earnings in the United States is $46,864, which is fair, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria median female earnings in the United States is $35,919, which is average, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.6%, which is good, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level in the United States is 13.8%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among families in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among females in the United States is 14.9%, which is good, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.0%, which is good, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.7%, which is good, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.3%, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of family households in the United States is 64.5%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.8%, which is fair, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.0%, which is average, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria average family size in the United States is 3.35, which is fair, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.1%, which is fair, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.3%, which is average, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.7%, which is average, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Nigeria percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 136th 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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