In terms of income, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.7%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,823), and median female earnings ($38,565), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($48,764), per capita income ($39,076), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($85,365).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	47.2 /100 \| #192	Average $39,076
Median Family Income	50.7 /100 \| #171	Average $95,042
Median Household Income	54.1 /100 \| #142	Average $81,124
Median Earnings	48.7 /100 \| #153	Average $43,304
Median Male Earnings	42.3 /100 \| #199	Average $48,764
Median Female Earnings	60.3 /100 \| #86	Good $38,565
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	58.3 /100 \| #170	Average $47,487
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	48.0 /100 \| #185	Average $85,365
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	52.5 /100 \| #161	Average $93,935
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	68.9 /100 \| #63	Good $60,823
Wage/Income Gap	79.5 /100 \| #28	Good 20.7%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.8%), poverty level among single mothers (26.8%), and poverty level among single females (19.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.0%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.7%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	75.5 /100 \| #193	Good 12.8%
Families	76.5 /100 \| #210	Good 9.7%
Males	76.6 /100 \| #192	Good 11.7%
Females	75.7 /100 \| #198	Good 13.8%
Females 18 to 24 years	75.0 /100 \| #109	Good 19.4%
Females 25 to 34 years	80.2 /100 \| #171	Excellent 13.6%
Children Under 5 years	71.1 /100 \| #199	Good 18.3%
Children Under 16 years	69.5 /100 \| #206	Good 17.7%
Boys Under 16 years	69.8 /100 \| #204	Good 17.8%
Girls Under 16 years	69.0 /100 \| #210	Good 18.0%
Single Males	89.1 /100 \| #71	Excellent 11.8%
Single Females	84.8 /100 \| #75	Excellent 19.6%
Single Fathers	75.4 /100 \| #129	Good 15.9%
Single Mothers	88.1 /100 \| #38	Excellent 26.8%
Married Couples	84.3 /100 \| #207	Excellent 5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	83.7 /100 \| #160	Excellent 10.3%
Seniors Over 75 years	83.7 /100 \| #107	Excellent 11.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	80.3 /100 \| #200	Excellent 12.1%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.2%), 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 (6.2%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.8%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	86.7 /100 \| #251	Excellent 5.8%
Males	89.4 /100 \| #267	Excellent 6.0%
Females	82.6 /100 \| #251	Excellent 5.8%
Youth < 25	79.0 /100 \| #292	Good 13.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	79.5 /100 \| #272	Good 20.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	81.1 /100 \| #292	Excellent 12.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	86.9 /100 \| #254	Excellent 7.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	89.1 /100 \| #256	Excellent 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	89.6 /100 \| #239	Excellent 5.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	91.5 /100 \| #163	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	90.2 /100 \| #258	Exceptional 5.2%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	89.5 /100 \| #169	Excellent 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	81.1 /100 \| #308	Excellent 6.0%
Seniors > 65	83.2 /100 \| #291	Excellent 5.7%
Seniors > 75	77.4 /100 \| #188	Good 9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	81.8 /100 \| #259	Excellent 8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	84.2 /100 \| #193	Excellent 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	78.7 /100 \| #256	Good 6.2%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (86.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	92.9 /100 \| #8	Exceptional 68.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	95.7 /100 \| #10	Exceptional 81.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	57.8 /100 \| #136	Average 37.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	73.2 /100 \| #110	Good 75.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	83.1 /100 \| #29	Excellent 85.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	98.4 /100 \| #8	Exceptional 86.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	96.6 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 85.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	94.3 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 84.2%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (34.1%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.36), percentage of family households with children (29.4%), and percentage of single mother households (7.9%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	42.7 /100 \| #191	Average 64.3%
Family Households with Children	38.3 /100 \| #48	Fair 29.4%
Married-couple Households	42.1 /100 \| #274	Average 43.1%
Average Family Size	26.8 /100 \| #86	Fair 3.36
Single Father Households	81.3 /100 \| #230	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	42.0 /100 \| #285	Average 7.9%
Currently Married	47.6 /100 \| #271	Average 43.5%
Divorced or Separated	57.4 /100 \| #176	Average 12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	62.9 /100 \| #225	Good 34.1%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	85.8 /100 \| #220	Excellent 11.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	84.0 /100 \| #223	Excellent 88.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	69.1 /100 \| #232	Good 53.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	44.6 /100 \| #214	Average 18.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	35.6 /100 \| #191	Fair 6.2%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Sierra Leone residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.0%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.3%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.3%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	58.8 /100 \| #282	Average 2.5%
Nursery School	46.6 /100 \| #281	Average 97.6%
Kindergarten	46.2 /100 \| #281	Average 97.5%
1st Grade	50.8 /100 \| #280	Average 97.5%
2nd Grade	51.1 /100 \| #279	Average 97.4%
3rd Grade	45.1 /100 \| #278	Average 97.3%
4th Grade	53.0 /100 \| #278	Average 97.0%
5th Grade	55.8 /100 \| #274	Average 96.8%
6th Grade	47.8 /100 \| #269	Average 96.4%
7th Grade	57.0 /100 \| #247	Average 95.4%
8th Grade	56.4 /100 \| #248	Average 95.0%
9th Grade	65.2 /100 \| #240	Good 94.2%
10th Grade	69.1 /100 \| #235	Good 93.0%
11th Grade	69.7 /100 \| #223	Good 91.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	70.5 /100 \| #209	Good 90.3%
High School Diploma	68.4 /100 \| #216	Good 88.2%
GED/Equivalency	70.8 /100 \| #192	Good 85.0%
College, Under 1 year	63.9 /100 \| #189	Good 64.4%
College, 1 year or more	62.7 /100 \| #181	Good 58.8%
Associate's Degree	61.2 /100 \| #173	Good 45.7%
Bachelor's Degree	58.0 /100 \| #154	Average 38.2%
Master's Degree	52.7 /100 \| #129	Average 15.8%
Professional Degree	40.3 /100 \| #174	Average 4.3%
Doctorate Degree	39.4 /100 \| #134	Fair 1.9%

Immigrants from Sierra Leone Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Sierra Leone 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 (1.2%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	77.1 /100 \| #91	Good 10.9%
Males	79.8 /100 \| #90	Good 10.4%
Females	76.1 /100 \| #95	Good 11.3%
Age \| Under 5 years	87.0 /100 \| #184	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	71.8 /100 \| #178	Good 5.5%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	72.3 /100 \| #187	Good 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	66.9 /100 \| #168	Good 11.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	78.7 /100 \| #173	Good 23.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	81.4 /100 \| #165	Excellent 47.6%
Vision	80.4 /100 \| #130	Excellent 2.0%
Hearing	90.2 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 2.5%
Cognitive	57.5 /100 \| #223	Average 17.5%
Ambulatory	80.3 /100 \| #100	Excellent 5.7%
Self-Care	75.2 /100 \| #121	Good 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

86.2%

(98.4/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

85.8%

(96.6/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64

81.3%

(95.7/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

84.2%

(94.3/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

68.7%

(92.9/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.36

(26.8/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.2%

(35.6/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.4%

(38.3/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.9%

(39.4/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education

4.3%

(40.3/100)

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone per capita income in the United States is $39,076, which is average, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone median family income in the United States is $95,042, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone median household income in the United States is $81,124, which is average, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sierra Leone median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Sierra Leone median earnings in the United States is $43,304, which is average, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone median male earnings in the United States is $48,764, which is average, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone median female earnings in the United States is $38,565, which is good, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level in the United States is 12.8%, which is good, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among families in the United States is 9.7%, which is good, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among males in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among females in the United States is 13.8%, which is good, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.7%, which is good, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sierra Leone unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Sierra Leone unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of family households in the United States is 64.3%, which is average, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.1%, which is average, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone average family size in the United States is 3.36, which is fair, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is average, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.5%, which is average, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.1%, which is good, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is good, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sierra Leone percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 95th 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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