In terms of income, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($56,384), median household income ($89,010), and wage/income gap percentage (25.1%), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($54,695), per capita income ($43,852), and median female earnings ($39,871).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	55.3 /100 \| #169	Average $43,852
Median Family Income	60.8 /100 \| #168	Good $103,534
Median Household Income	92.5 /100 \| #127	Exceptional $89,010
Median Earnings	69.6 /100 \| #159	Good $47,025
Median Male Earnings	54.9 /100 \| #171	Average $54,695
Median Female Earnings	58.9 /100 \| #168	Average $39,871
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional $56,384
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	82.2 /100 \| #139	Excellent $97,329
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	80.7 /100 \| #150	Excellent $103,173
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	74.4 /100 \| #144	Good $61,988
Wage/Income Gap	82.6 /100 \| #149	Excellent 25.1%

Immigrants from Peru Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (16.9%), poverty level among single males (11.5%), and poverty level among single fathers (15.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.0%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	81.1 /100 \| #140	Excellent 11.9%
Families	57.5 /100 \| #172	Average 8.9%
Males	84.1 /100 \| #129	Excellent 10.7%
Females	79.1 /100 \| #146	Good 13.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 16.9%
Females 25 to 34 years	94.3 /100 \| #109	Exceptional 12.7%
Children Under 5 years	92.6 /100 \| #120	Exceptional 16.1%
Children Under 16 years	81.7 /100 \| #145	Excellent 15.5%
Boys Under 16 years	83.5 /100 \| #144	Excellent 15.7%
Girls Under 16 years	86.6 /100 \| #143	Excellent 15.6%
Single Males	99.9 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 11.5%
Single Females	99.4 /100 \| #73	Exceptional 19.3%
Single Fathers	99.5 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 15.3%
Single Mothers	99.2 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 27.5%
Married Couples	21.8 /100 \| #203	Fair 5.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	1.3 /100 \| #236	Tragic 12.0%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.3 /100 \| #251	Tragic 13.7%
Receiving Food Stamps	32.2 /100 \| #190	Fair 12.0%

Immigrants from Peru Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.5%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	22.7 /100 \| #206	Fair 5.4%
Males	44.6 /100 \| #177	Average 5.3%
Females	5.9 /100 \| #226	Tragic 5.5%
Youth < 25	15.3 /100 \| #203	Poor 11.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	37.3 /100 \| #195	Fair 17.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	21.2 /100 \| #201	Fair 10.4%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	79.9 /100 \| #130	Good 6.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	48.0 /100 \| #176	Average 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	39.9 /100 \| #180	Fair 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	19.1 /100 \| #202	Poor 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	38.6 /100 \| #183	Fair 4.8%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.7 /100 \| #256	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	1.3 /100 \| #243	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 65	0.5 /100 \| #255	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	24.3 /100 \| #201	Fair 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	74.9 /100 \| #151	Good 7.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	10.8 /100 \| #208	Poor 9.2%
Women w/ Children < 18	7.4 /100 \| #216	Tragic 5.7%

Immigrants from Peru Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.8 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 66.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	99.2 /100 \| #53	Exceptional 80.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.5 /100 \| #267	Tragic 34.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	10.6 /100 \| #218	Poor 74.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	58.6 /100 \| #160	Average 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	52.4 /100 \| #168	Average 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	97.8 /100 \| #84	Exceptional 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	98.6 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 83.5%

Immigrants from Peru Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.2%), percentage of family households with children (28.9%), and average family size (3.31), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (6.7%), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of population currently married (46.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #30	Exceptional 67.2%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #51	Exceptional 28.9%
Married-couple Households	87.9 /100 \| #128	Excellent 47.3%
Average Family Size	99.7 /100 \| #87	Exceptional 3.31
Single Father Households	19.3 /100 \| #209	Poor 2.4%
Single Mother Households	12.0 /100 \| #203	Poor 6.7%
Currently Married	35.3 /100 \| #187	Fair 46.4%
Divorced or Separated	57.0 /100 \| #169	Average 12.0%
Births to Unmarried Women	45.1 /100 \| #181	Average 31.8%

Immigrants from Peru Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	4.5 /100 \| #234	Tragic 11.5%
1+ Vehicles Available	4.7 /100 \| #234	Tragic 88.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	14.3 /100 \| #203	Poor 54.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	41.1 /100 \| #177	Average 19.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	59.8 /100 \| #165	Average 6.4%

Immigrants from Peru Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.4%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (94.5%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (94.9%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic 2.5%
Nursery School	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 97.5%
Kindergarten	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 97.5%
1st Grade	0.2 /100 \| #272	Tragic 97.4%
2nd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 97.4%
3rd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #273	Tragic 97.2%
4th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 96.9%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 96.6%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 96.2%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 94.9%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 94.5%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 93.4%
10th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic 92.2%
11th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 91.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.5 /100 \| #254	Tragic 89.7%
High School Diploma	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 87.3%
GED/Equivalency	2.7 /100 \| #238	Tragic 84.2%
College, Under 1 year	4.0 /100 \| #225	Tragic 63.1%
College, 1 year or more	10.6 /100 \| #216	Poor 57.7%
Associate's Degree	27.6 /100 \| #194	Fair 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree	41.3 /100 \| #185	Average 37.5%
Master's Degree	49.6 /100 \| #175	Average 14.9%
Professional Degree	49.3 /100 \| #176	Average 4.4%
Doctorate Degree	17.6 /100 \| #206	Poor 1.7%

Immigrants from Peru Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.3%), percentage of population with a disability (10.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.9%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.9 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 10.8%
Males	99.7 /100 \| #47	Exceptional 10.3%
Females	99.9 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 11.3%
Age \| Under 5 years	43.7 /100 \| #181	Average 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	99.1 /100 \| #93	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.8 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 5.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	99.9 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 9.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	95.7 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 22.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	84.1 /100 \| #147	Excellent 46.9%
Vision	89.5 /100 \| #126	Excellent 2.1%
Hearing	98.6 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	99.7 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 16.6%
Ambulatory	99.4 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 5.7%
Self-Care	83.2 /100 \| #142	Excellent 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Percentage of Family Households

67.2%

(100.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

16.9%

(100.0/100)

Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25

$56,384

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.9%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

11.3%

(99.9/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

93.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

94.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

94.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education

92.2%

(0.1/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 6th Grade Education

96.2%

(0.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Peru per capita income in the United States is $43,852, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru median family income in the United States is $103,534, which is good, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru median household income in the United States is $89,010, which is exceptional, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru median earnings in the United States is $47,025, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru median male earnings in the United States is $54,695, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru median female earnings in the United States is $39,871, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among families in the United States is 8.9%, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among males in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among females in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 146th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.0%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Peru unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Peru unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is fair, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of family households in the United States is 67.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru average family size in the United States is 3.31, which is exceptional, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.4%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.8%, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Peru percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 52nd 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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