In terms of income, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,260), wage/income gap percentage (26.9%), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($86,830), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,129), per capita income ($38,611), and median family income ($92,304).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	45.5 /100 \| #200	Average $38,611
Median Family Income	46.4 /100 \| #192	Average $92,304
Median Household Income	47.9 /100 \| #187	Average $77,612
Median Earnings	48.2 /100 \| #157	Average $43,187
Median Male Earnings	47.4 /100 \| #167	Average $50,487
Median Female Earnings	46.5 /100 \| #177	Average $36,302
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	61.3 /100 \| #139	Good $48,260
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	50.3 /100 \| #172	Average $86,830
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	48.0 /100 \| #192	Average $91,035
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	40.0 /100 \| #254	Fair $51,129
Wage/Income Gap	51.4 /100 \| #213	Average 26.9%

Immigrants from Portugal Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.2%), and poverty level among single males (12.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 5 (18.9%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (18.0%), and poverty level among single females (22.6%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	77.9 /100 \| #172	Good 12.4%
Families	76.4 /100 \| #212	Good 9.7%
Males	79.4 /100 \| #172	Good 11.3%
Females	76.8 /100 \| #188	Good 13.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	86.1 /100 \| #10	Excellent 17.2%
Females 25 to 34 years	72.8 /100 \| #247	Good 15.1%
Children Under 5 years	68.5 /100 \| #216	Good 18.9%
Children Under 16 years	71.9 /100 \| #199	Good 17.2%
Boys Under 16 years	68.6 /100 \| #209	Good 18.0%
Girls Under 16 years	73.6 /100 \| #185	Good 17.0%
Single Males	85.0 /100 \| #173	Excellent 12.7%
Single Females	69.8 /100 \| #238	Good 22.6%
Single Fathers	73.1 /100 \| #196	Good 16.5%
Single Mothers	69.9 /100 \| #242	Good 31.1%
Married Couples	88.7 /100 \| #151	Excellent 5.0%
Seniors Over 65 years	73.9 /100 \| #236	Good 11.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	70.5 /100 \| #250	Good 13.2%
Receiving Food Stamps	73.1 /100 \| #262	Good 14.0%

Immigrants from Portugal Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.7%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (11.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	86.7 /100 \| #252	Excellent 5.8%
Males	90.1 /100 \| #255	Exceptional 5.9%
Females	81.7 /100 \| #258	Excellent 5.8%
Youth < 25	88.9 /100 \| #183	Excellent 12.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	86.1 /100 \| #201	Excellent 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	92.0 /100 \| #121	Exceptional 10.3%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	85.5 /100 \| #274	Excellent 7.6%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	88.2 /100 \| #269	Excellent 6.4%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	87.3 /100 \| #277	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	85.9 /100 \| #277	Excellent 5.1%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	92.9 /100 \| #171	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	90.1 /100 \| #146	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	80.0 /100 \| #321	Good 6.1%
Seniors > 65	80.6 /100 \| #324	Excellent 6.0%
Seniors > 75	66.6 /100 \| #321	Good 10.7%
Women w/ Children < 6	80.0 /100 \| #279	Excellent 8.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	71.1 /100 \| #325	Good 11.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	74.5 /100 \| #289	Good 6.5%

Immigrants from Portugal Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.2%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	65.2 /100 \| #215	Good 65.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	79.5 /100 \| #222	Good 79.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	67.8 /100 \| #76	Good 39.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	73.5 /100 \| #107	Good 75.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	73.3 /100 \| #207	Good 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	80.3 /100 \| #246	Excellent 83.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	84.6 /100 \| #172	Excellent 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	77.6 /100 \| #247	Good 81.5%

Immigrants from Portugal Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.6%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), and percentage of population currently married (45.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.21), percentage of family households with children (28.1%), and percentage of single mother households (7.5%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	51.0 /100 \| #92	Average 65.7%
Family Households with Children	29.1 /100 \| #137	Fair 28.1%
Married-couple Households	56.3 /100 \| #216	Average 45.5%
Average Family Size	13.1 /100 \| #241	Poor 3.21
Single Father Households	76.7 /100 \| #275	Good 2.6%
Single Mother Households	49.5 /100 \| #253	Average 7.5%
Currently Married	58.9 /100 \| #221	Average 45.3%
Divorced or Separated	61.3 /100 \| #138	Good 12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	52.6 /100 \| #281	Average 37.6%

Immigrants from Portugal Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.6%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	83.9 /100 \| #248	Excellent 12.1%
1+ Vehicles Available	82.0 /100 \| #247	Excellent 88.0%
2+ Vehicles Available	66.8 /100 \| #255	Good 52.6%
3+ Vehicles Available	44.8 /100 \| #212	Average 18.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	34.6 /100 \| #202	Fair 6.1%

Immigrants from Portugal Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.5%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.4%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	55.5 /100 \| #288	Average 2.5%
Nursery School	44.2 /100 \| #287	Average 97.5%
Kindergarten	43.7 /100 \| #287	Average 97.4%
1st Grade	48.1 /100 \| #287	Average 97.4%
2nd Grade	48.0 /100 \| #288	Average 97.3%
3rd Grade	41.7 /100 \| #291	Average 97.2%
4th Grade	46.6 /100 \| #291	Average 96.8%
5th Grade	36.3 /100 \| #315	Fair 95.9%
6th Grade	31.1 /100 \| #313	Fair 95.5%
7th Grade	41.7 /100 \| #308	Average 94.1%
8th Grade	40.7 /100 \| #307	Average 93.6%
9th Grade	41.5 /100 \| #315	Average 92.1%
10th Grade	45.5 /100 \| #313	Average 90.5%
11th Grade	44.2 /100 \| #311	Average 89.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	45.2 /100 \| #307	Average 87.2%
High School Diploma	43.9 /100 \| #305	Average 84.9%
GED/Equivalency	45.8 /100 \| #304	Average 81.1%
College, Under 1 year	39.3 /100 \| #311	Fair 57.0%
College, 1 year or more	39.2 /100 \| #311	Fair 51.3%
Associate's Degree	42.7 /100 \| #282	Average 39.3%
Bachelor's Degree	37.4 /100 \| #272	Fair 31.3%
Master's Degree	29.0 /100 \| #256	Fair 12.3%
Professional Degree	22.9 /100 \| #282	Fair 3.4%
Doctorate Degree	18.8 /100 \| #265	Poor 1.4%

Immigrants from Portugal Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Portugal residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of females with a disability (13.2%), percentage of population with a disability (12.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	52.6 /100 \| #285	Average 12.7%
Males	59.1 /100 \| #268	Average 12.1%
Females	47.8 /100 \| #306	Average 13.2%
Age \| Under 5 years	81.4 /100 \| #276	Excellent 1.4%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	56.5 /100 \| #311	Average 6.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	58.2 /100 \| #282	Average 7.1%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	53.1 /100 \| #265	Average 12.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	75.1 /100 \| #220	Good 24.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	77.1 /100 \| #229	Good 48.5%
Vision	71.1 /100 \| #235	Good 2.2%
Hearing	72.5 /100 \| #234	Good 3.2%
Cognitive	64.7 /100 \| #184	Good 17.2%
Ambulatory	65.4 /100 \| #261	Good 6.5%
Self-Care	59.8 /100 \| #305	Average 2.7%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.9%

(92.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

10.3%

(92.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64

4.9%

(90.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.9%

(90.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

12.1%

(88.9/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.21

(13.1/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.4%

(18.8/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

3.4%

(22.9/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education

12.3%

(29.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.1%

(29.1/100)

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

Immigrants from Portugal per capita income in the United States is $38,611, which is average, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal median family income in the United States is $92,304, which is average, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal median household income in the United States is $77,612, which is average, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal median earnings in the United States is $43,187, which is average, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal median male earnings in the United States is $50,487, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal median female earnings in the United States is $36,302, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.9%, which is average, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is good, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among families in the United States is 9.7%, which is good, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among males in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is good, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.2%, which is good, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.6%, which is good, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.5%, which is good, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.1%, which is good, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Portugal unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Portugal unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of family households in the United States is 65.7%, which is average, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.1%, which is fair, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.5%, which is average, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is poor, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is good, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.5%, which is average, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.3%, which is average, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.6%, which is average, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Portugal percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is average, ranking it 306th 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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