In terms of income, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($46,424), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,966), and median family income ($105,434), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.9%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,800), and median female earnings ($38,707).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	73.7 /100 \| #50	Good $46,424
Median Family Income	66.7 /100 \| #63	Good $105,434
Median Household Income	63.3 /100 \| #73	Good $86,365
Median Earnings	63.7 /100 \| #68	Good $46,897
Median Male Earnings	65.4 /100 \| #59	Good $56,442
Median Female Earnings	61.2 /100 \| #82	Good $38,707
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	55.7 /100 \| #193	Average $46,800
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	63.2 /100 \| #76	Good $95,182
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	64.5 /100 \| #69	Good $101,680
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	69.4 /100 \| #58	Good $60,966
Wage/Income Gap	46.7 /100 \| #266	Average 27.9%

Immigrants from South Africa Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.8%), poverty level among single fathers (15.5%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (16.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	82.2 /100 \| #122	Excellent 11.7%
Families	85.9 /100 \| #114	Excellent 8.4%
Males	83.2 /100 \| #120	Excellent 10.7%
Females	82.6 /100 \| #121	Excellent 12.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	68.1 /100 \| #206	Good 20.8%
Females 25 to 34 years	83.3 /100 \| #126	Excellent 13.1%
Children Under 5 years	79.2 /100 \| #118	Good 16.4%
Children Under 16 years	80.5 /100 \| #114	Excellent 15.3%
Boys Under 16 years	80.2 /100 \| #109	Excellent 15.5%
Girls Under 16 years	80.4 /100 \| #114	Excellent 15.5%
Single Males	86.0 /100 \| #140	Excellent 12.5%
Single Females	79.4 /100 \| #143	Good 20.7%
Single Fathers	77.4 /100 \| #89	Good 15.5%
Single Mothers	80.9 /100 \| #121	Excellent 28.5%
Married Couples	91.8 /100 \| #87	Exceptional 4.6%
Seniors Over 65 years	87.3 /100 \| #102	Excellent 9.9%
Seniors Over 75 years	84.5 /100 \| #94	Excellent 11.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	88.9 /100 \| #79	Excellent 9.8%

Immigrants from South Africa Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.3%), unemployment rate among males (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.4%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	92.5 /100 \| #111	Exceptional 5.2%
Males	95.1 /100 \| #97	Exceptional 5.2%
Females	88.9 /100 \| #132	Excellent 5.2%
Youth < 25	90.5 /100 \| #139	Exceptional 11.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	89.0 /100 \| #116	Excellent 18.0%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	91.2 /100 \| #156	Exceptional 10.4%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	93.5 /100 \| #113	Exceptional 6.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	95.2 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	94.3 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	92.3 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	93.8 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 4.8%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	89.6 /100 \| #165	Excellent 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	88.0 /100 \| #67	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 65	88.6 /100 \| #83	Excellent 5.1%
Seniors > 75	85.0 /100 \| #71	Excellent 8.4%
Women w/ Children < 6	88.8 /100 \| #94	Excellent 7.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	88.8 /100 \| #76	Excellent 8.3%
Women w/ Children < 18	88.4 /100 \| #124	Excellent 5.4%

Immigrants from South Africa Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.1%), 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 (35.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.0%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	70.1 /100 \| #144	Good 65.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	83.7 /100 \| #156	Excellent 79.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	52.3 /100 \| #174	Average 35.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	68.7 /100 \| #165	Good 75.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	78.1 /100 \| #95	Good 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	88.4 /100 \| #113	Excellent 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	84.2 /100 \| #179	Excellent 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	83.9 /100 \| #170	Excellent 82.5%

Immigrants from South Africa Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of single mother households (6.0%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (29.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.19), percentage of family households with children (27.5%), and percentage of family households (63.5%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	37.8 /100 \| #255	Fair 63.5%
Family Households with Children	25.1 /100 \| #203	Fair 27.5%
Married-couple Households	66.8 /100 \| #147	Good 47.2%
Average Family Size	11.8 /100 \| #260	Poor 3.19
Single Father Households	90.4 /100 \| #92	Exceptional 2.1%
Single Mother Households	77.4 /100 \| #122	Good 6.0%
Currently Married	73.5 /100 \| #120	Good 47.7%
Divorced or Separated	61.7 /100 \| #134	Good 12.0%
Births to Unmarried Women	75.9 /100 \| #111	Good 29.6%

Immigrants from South Africa Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.0%), 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 (19.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.0%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	88.3 /100 \| #158	Excellent 10.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	87.0 /100 \| #162	Excellent 89.9%
2+ Vehicles Available	76.7 /100 \| #152	Good 56.0%
3+ Vehicles Available	48.0 /100 \| #179	Average 19.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	35.8 /100 \| #189	Fair 6.2%

Immigrants from South Africa Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (87.4%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.1%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (90.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.3%), percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	84.2 /100 \| #98	Excellent 1.7%
Nursery School	67.3 /100 \| #105	Good 98.3%
Kindergarten	67.0 /100 \| #105	Good 98.3%
1st Grade	73.5 /100 \| #105	Good 98.3%
2nd Grade	74.3 /100 \| #105	Good 98.2%
3rd Grade	66.1 /100 \| #105	Good 98.1%
4th Grade	78.0 /100 \| #107	Good 97.9%
5th Grade	79.8 /100 \| #105	Good 97.8%
6th Grade	67.8 /100 \| #107	Good 97.5%
7th Grade	71.1 /100 \| #109	Good 96.6%
8th Grade	70.8 /100 \| #107	Good 96.3%
9th Grade	80.9 /100 \| #98	Excellent 95.5%
10th Grade	84.3 /100 \| #89	Excellent 94.5%
11th Grade	84.8 /100 \| #89	Excellent 93.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	85.9 /100 \| #89	Excellent 92.1%
High School Diploma	85.4 /100 \| #88	Excellent 90.4%
GED/Equivalency	86.0 /100 \| #79	Excellent 87.4%
College, Under 1 year	81.8 /100 \| #46	Excellent 69.8%
College, 1 year or more	79.8 /100 \| #44	Good 64.3%
Associate's Degree	77.2 /100 \| #53	Good 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree	74.4 /100 \| #53	Good 43.6%
Master's Degree	68.0 /100 \| #52	Good 18.1%
Professional Degree	67.7 /100 \| #41	Good 5.8%
Doctorate Degree	55.1 /100 \| #51	Average 2.3%

Immigrants from South Africa Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from South Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.2%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.1%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	76.2 /100 \| #98	Good 11.0%
Males	76.5 /100 \| #125	Good 10.7%
Females	76.7 /100 \| #90	Good 11.2%
Age \| Under 5 years	88.9 /100 \| #114	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	76.8 /100 \| #119	Good 5.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	75.3 /100 \| #157	Good 6.1%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	74.5 /100 \| #102	Good 10.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	85.0 /100 \| #83	Excellent 21.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	88.9 /100 \| #40	Excellent 46.2%
Vision	81.1 /100 \| #112	Excellent 2.0%
Hearing	78.3 /100 \| #187	Good 3.0%
Cognitive	74.3 /100 \| #126	Good 16.8%
Ambulatory	81.0 /100 \| #91	Excellent 5.7%
Self-Care	78.2 /100 \| #71	Good 2.3%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.3%

(95.2/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.2%

(95.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.6%

(94.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

4.8%

(93.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.5%

(93.5/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.19

(11.8/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

27.5%

(25.1/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.2%

(35.8/100)

Percentage of Family Households

63.5%

(37.8/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

27.9%

(46.7/100)

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

Immigrants from South Africa per capita income in the United States is $46,424, which is good, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa median family income in the United States is $105,434, which is good, ranking it 63rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa median household income in the United States is $86,365, which is good, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from South Africa median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from South Africa median earnings in the United States is $46,897, which is good, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa median male earnings in the United States is $56,442, which is good, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa median female earnings in the United States is $38,707, which is good, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.9%, which is average, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from South Africa poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among families in the United States is 8.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among males in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among females in the United States is 12.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from South Africa unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from South Africa unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 97th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of family households in the United States is 63.5%, which is fair, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.5%, which is fair, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.2%, which is good, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is poor, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.0%, which is good, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.7%, which is good, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.6%, which is good, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 90th 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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