In terms of income, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,518), wage/income gap percentage (25.3%), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,925), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($50,028), median female earnings ($36,373), and median earnings ($42,972).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	50.4 /100 \| #171	Average $39,973
Median Family Income	50.0 /100 \| #173	Average $94,628
Median Household Income	55.0 /100 \| #136	Average $81,646
Median Earnings	47.3 /100 \| #163	Average $42,972
Median Male Earnings	46.1 /100 \| #172	Average $50,028
Median Female Earnings	47.0 /100 \| #174	Average $36,373
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	69.9 /100 \| #55	Good $50,518
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	53.3 /100 \| #143	Average $88,822
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	53.1 /100 \| #153	Average $94,352
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	57.3 /100 \| #150	Average $56,925
Wage/Income Gap	58.9 /100 \| #139	Average 25.3%

Immigrants from Peru Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.5%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.4%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.8%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (16.3%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	80.1 /100 \| #142	Excellent 12.1%
Families	80.3 /100 \| #181	Excellent 9.2%
Males	81.8 /100 \| #135	Excellent 10.9%
Females	79.8 /100 \| #154	Good 13.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	85.1 /100 \| #17	Excellent 17.4%
Females 25 to 34 years	84.0 /100 \| #114	Excellent 12.9%
Children Under 5 years	78.9 /100 \| #125	Good 16.5%
Children Under 16 years	77.5 /100 \| #154	Good 16.0%
Boys Under 16 years	76.5 /100 \| #154	Good 16.3%
Girls Under 16 years	78.4 /100 \| #141	Good 16.0%
Single Males	90.5 /100 \| #43	Exceptional 11.5%
Single Females	84.1 /100 \| #84	Excellent 19.7%
Single Fathers	78.9 /100 \| #63	Good 15.2%
Single Mothers	83.5 /100 \| #88	Excellent 27.9%
Married Couples	84.3 /100 \| #208	Excellent 5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	72.6 /100 \| #246	Good 11.8%
Seniors Over 75 years	69.8 /100 \| #256	Good 13.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	80.7 /100 \| #194	Excellent 12.0%

Immigrants from Peru Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.3%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.8%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	89.7 /100 \| #206	Excellent 5.5%
Males	93.6 /100 \| #176	Exceptional 5.4%
Females	84.5 /100 \| #228	Excellent 5.6%
Youth < 25	88.7 /100 \| #194	Excellent 12.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	87.0 /100 \| #179	Excellent 18.5%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	90.5 /100 \| #184	Exceptional 10.5%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	92.1 /100 \| #160	Exceptional 6.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	93.3 /100 \| #173	Exceptional 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	92.5 /100 \| #182	Exceptional 4.8%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	90.0 /100 \| #215	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	92.4 /100 \| #202	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	87.7 /100 \| #244	Excellent 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	84.7 /100 \| #230	Excellent 5.6%
Seniors > 65	85.8 /100 \| #231	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 75	77.6 /100 \| #183	Good 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	87.5 /100 \| #128	Excellent 7.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	85.2 /100 \| #158	Excellent 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	83.3 /100 \| #211	Excellent 5.8%

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 between the ages 45 and 54 (83.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.5%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	76.4 /100 \| #61	Good 66.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	88.0 /100 \| #54	Excellent 80.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	40.5 /100 \| #273	Average 33.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	64.1 /100 \| #220	Good 74.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	75.7 /100 \| #151	Good 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	86.2 /100 \| #162	Excellent 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	88.9 /100 \| #69	Excellent 84.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	89.0 /100 \| #53	Excellent 83.3%

Immigrants from Peru Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (32.0%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.35), percentage of family households with children (29.3%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	61.7 /100 \| #33	Good 67.4%
Family Households with Children	37.5 /100 \| #54	Fair 29.3%
Married-couple Households	67.2 /100 \| #146	Good 47.3%
Average Family Size	26.4 /100 \| #88	Fair 3.35
Single Father Households	81.6 /100 \| #222	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	60.2 /100 \| #211	Good 6.9%
Currently Married	65.3 /100 \| #187	Good 46.4%
Divorced or Separated	58.0 /100 \| #173	Average 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	68.9 /100 \| #188	Good 32.0%

Immigrants from Peru Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.1%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	84.5 /100 \| #240	Excellent 11.8%
1+ Vehicles Available	82.9 /100 \| #241	Excellent 88.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	71.0 /100 \| #213	Good 54.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	47.3 /100 \| #184	Average 19.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	37.2 /100 \| #173	Fair 6.3%

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 ged/equivalency education (83.8%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.3%), and percentage of population with no schooling (2.4%), 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 (4.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.5%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	60.3 /100 \| #274	Good 2.4%
Nursery School	47.1 /100 \| #278	Average 97.6%
Kindergarten	46.5 /100 \| #279	Average 97.5%
1st Grade	51.0 /100 \| #279	Average 97.5%
2nd Grade	50.9 /100 \| #281	Average 97.4%
3rd Grade	44.7 /100 \| #280	Average 97.3%
4th Grade	51.6 /100 \| #285	Average 96.9%
5th Grade	53.5 /100 \| #287	Average 96.7%
6th Grade	44.3 /100 \| #287	Average 96.2%
7th Grade	49.0 /100 \| #291	Average 94.7%
8th Grade	48.2 /100 \| #290	Average 94.3%
9th Grade	54.7 /100 \| #288	Average 93.2%
10th Grade	58.9 /100 \| #283	Average 91.9%
11th Grade	60.0 /100 \| #271	Good 90.7%
12th Grade, No Diploma	62.4 /100 \| #259	Good 89.3%
High School Diploma	58.8 /100 \| #264	Average 86.9%
GED/Equivalency	63.1 /100 \| #239	Good 83.8%
College, Under 1 year	57.8 /100 \| #228	Average 62.6%
College, 1 year or more	57.8 /100 \| #218	Average 57.3%
Associate's Degree	58.2 /100 \| #199	Average 44.7%
Bachelor's Degree	53.6 /100 \| #190	Average 36.7%
Master's Degree	44.1 /100 \| #180	Average 14.5%
Professional Degree	39.1 /100 \| #182	Fair 4.3%
Doctorate Degree	27.8 /100 \| #210	Fair 1.7%

Immigrants from Peru Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Peru residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.1%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	82.1 /100 \| #50	Excellent 10.5%
Males	84.1 /100 \| #47	Excellent 10.1%
Females	80.7 /100 \| #52	Excellent 11.0%
Age \| Under 5 years	87.3 /100 \| #173	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	77.9 /100 \| #101	Good 5.1%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	85.5 /100 \| #45	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	80.4 /100 \| #51	Excellent 9.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	84.0 /100 \| #98	Excellent 22.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	84.3 /100 \| #131	Excellent 47.1%
Vision	80.9 /100 \| #115	Excellent 2.0%
Hearing	87.4 /100 \| #57	Excellent 2.6%
Cognitive	80.3 /100 \| #71	Excellent 16.5%
Ambulatory	82.4 /100 \| #74	Excellent 5.6%
Self-Care	74.8 /100 \| #129	Good 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:

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.4%

(93.6/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.6%

(93.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.8%

(92.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.9%

(92.4/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.7%

(92.1/100)

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:

Average Family Size

3.35

(26.4/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.7%

(27.8/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.3%

(37.2/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.3%

(37.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

4.3%

(39.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Peru per capita income in the United States is $39,973, which is average, ranking it 171st 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 $94,628, which is average, ranking it 173rd 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 $81,646, which is average, ranking it 136th 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 $42,972, which is average, ranking it 163rd 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 $50,028, which is average, ranking it 172nd 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 $36,373, which is average, ranking it 174th 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 25.3%, which is average, ranking it 139th 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 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd 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 9.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 181st 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 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th 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 13.2%, which is good, ranking it 154th 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 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 154th 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 19.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 84th 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 15.2%, which is good, ranking it 63rd 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 27.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 88th 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 excellent, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Peru unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Peru unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, 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 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 176th 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 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 228th 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 67.4%, which is good, ranking it 33rd 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 29.3%, which is fair, ranking it 54th 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 good, ranking it 146th 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 3.35, which is fair, ranking it 88th 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 excellent, ranking it 222nd 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 6.9%, which is good, ranking it 211th 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 good, 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 12.2%, which is average, ranking it 173rd 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 32.0%, which is good, ranking it 188th 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 10.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 50th 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 10.1%, which is excellent, 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 11.0%, which is excellent, 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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