In terms of income, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($54,268), wage/income gap percentage (24.6%), and per capita income ($44,068), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($59,151), median family income ($100,414), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($99,126).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	61.2 /100 \| #163	Good $44,068
Median Family Income	23.9 /100 \| #195	Fair $100,414
Median Household Income	58.1 /100 \| #171	Average $85,611
Median Earnings	54.0 /100 \| #169	Average $46,548
Median Male Earnings	37.3 /100 \| #183	Fair $53,962
Median Female Earnings	47.2 /100 \| #175	Average $39,643
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	99.4 /100 \| #89	Exceptional $54,268
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	42.8 /100 \| #178	Average $94,042
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	35.4 /100 \| #189	Fair $99,126
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	13.0 /100 \| #206	Poor $59,151
Wage/Income Gap	93.9 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 24.6%

Immigrants from South America Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.9%), poverty level among single males (12.1%), and poverty level among single females (20.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.7%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	32.3 /100 \| #190	Fair 12.5%
Families	18.0 /100 \| #206	Poor 9.5%
Males	36.9 /100 \| #184	Fair 11.3%
Females	30.6 /100 \| #195	Fair 13.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #36	Exceptional 17.9%
Females 25 to 34 years	66.3 /100 \| #160	Good 13.3%
Children Under 5 years	60.0 /100 \| #169	Good 17.1%
Children Under 16 years	40.8 /100 \| #181	Average 16.4%
Boys Under 16 years	37.7 /100 \| #188	Fair 16.7%
Girls Under 16 years	55.1 /100 \| #173	Average 16.4%
Single Males	98.7 /100 \| #81	Exceptional 12.1%
Single Females	95.0 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 20.0%
Single Fathers	88.5 /100 \| #134	Excellent 15.9%
Single Mothers	86.1 /100 \| #145	Excellent 28.5%
Married Couples	3.1 /100 \| #237	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 12.7%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 14.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	6.5 /100 \| #216	Tragic 12.8%

Immigrants from South America Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.6%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (18.7%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	13.5 /100 \| #216	Poor 5.4%
Males	29.4 /100 \| #189	Fair 5.4%
Females	2.9 /100 \| #240	Tragic 5.5%
Youth < 25	1.8 /100 \| #231	Tragic 12.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.5 /100 \| #246	Tragic 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	5.1 /100 \| #225	Tragic 10.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	33.0 /100 \| #187	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	29.8 /100 \| #196	Fair 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	33.8 /100 \| #191	Fair 4.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	12.2 /100 \| #210	Poor 4.6%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	23.1 /100 \| #201	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	1.1 /100 \| #246	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 5.5%
Seniors > 75	71.3 /100 \| #162	Good 8.6%
Women w/ Children < 6	65.6 /100 \| #165	Good 7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	1.5 /100 \| #249	Tragic 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	3.2 /100 \| #230	Tragic 5.8%

Immigrants from South America Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.2%), 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 (73.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.1 /100 \| #93	Exceptional 66.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	93.9 /100 \| #111	Exceptional 80.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.1 /100 \| #293	Tragic 33.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic 73.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	42.9 /100 \| #180	Average 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	50.0 /100 \| #175	Average 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	90.9 /100 \| #123	Exceptional 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	93.5 /100 \| #105	Exceptional 83.2%

Immigrants from South America Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.6%), percentage of family households with children (28.0%), and average family size (3.27), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently married (45.7%), percentage of single mother households (6.7%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	99.8 /100 \| #77	Exceptional 65.6%
Family Households with Children	98.0 /100 \| #106	Exceptional 28.0%
Married-couple Households	22.2 /100 \| #196	Fair 45.9%
Average Family Size	95.0 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 3.27
Single Father Households	79.9 /100 \| #156	Good 2.3%
Single Mother Households	11.5 /100 \| #207	Poor 6.7%
Currently Married	10.8 /100 \| #207	Poor 45.7%
Divorced or Separated	15.4 /100 \| #216	Poor 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	40.7 /100 \| #184	Average 32.0%

Immigrants from South America Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from South America 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 4 or more vehicles available (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (50.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.7%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	8.0 /100 \| #222	Tragic 11.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	7.0 /100 \| #223	Tragic 88.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 50.2%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #299	Tragic 16.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #298	Tragic 5.2%

Immigrants from South America Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.6%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (96.3%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.8%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (94.8%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.6 /100 \| #257	Tragic 2.5%
Nursery School	0.4 /100 \| #260	Tragic 97.6%
Kindergarten	0.4 /100 \| #263	Tragic 97.5%
1st Grade	0.4 /100 \| #263	Tragic 97.5%
2nd Grade	0.4 /100 \| #265	Tragic 97.4%
3rd Grade	0.4 /100 \| #261	Tragic 97.3%
4th Grade	0.4 /100 \| #261	Tragic 97.0%
5th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 96.7%
6th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic 96.3%
7th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 95.1%
8th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #272	Tragic 94.8%
9th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #273	Tragic 93.8%
10th Grade	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 92.6%
11th Grade	0.8 /100 \| #253	Tragic 91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	2.3 /100 \| #234	Tragic 90.1%
High School Diploma	1.2 /100 \| #252	Tragic 87.6%
GED/Equivalency	4.2 /100 \| #232	Tragic 84.4%
College, Under 1 year	9.1 /100 \| #213	Tragic 63.8%
College, 1 year or more	21.9 /100 \| #202	Fair 58.4%
Associate's Degree	59.9 /100 \| #165	Average 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree	70.1 /100 \| #157	Good 38.6%
Master's Degree	76.3 /100 \| #154	Good 15.5%
Professional Degree	80.5 /100 \| #144	Excellent 4.6%
Doctorate Degree	23.3 /100 \| #199	Fair 1.8%

Immigrants from South America Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from South America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.8%), percentage of females with a disability (11.4%), and percentage of population with a disability (10.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	99.8 /100 \| #58	Exceptional 10.9%
Males	99.6 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 10.4%
Females	99.9 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 11.4%
Age \| Under 5 years	67.0 /100 \| #157	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	97.1 /100 \| #119	Exceptional 5.4%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.9 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 5.8%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	99.7 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 9.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	95.5 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 22.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	91.8 /100 \| #124	Exceptional 46.7%
Vision	73.8 /100 \| #153	Good 2.1%
Hearing	99.2 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 2.7%
Cognitive	98.8 /100 \| #92	Exceptional 16.7%
Ambulatory	97.9 /100 \| #101	Exceptional 5.8%
Self-Care	88.8 /100 \| #132	Excellent 2.4%

Common Questions

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

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

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

17.9%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35

5.8%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Females with a Disability

11.4%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Family Households

65.6%

(99.8/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability

10.9%

(99.8/100)

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

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

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

50.2%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

14.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

16.7%

(0.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65

5.5%

(0.1/100)

Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65

12.7%

(0.1/100)

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

Immigrants from South America per capita income in the United States is $44,068, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America median family income in the United States is $100,414, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America median household income in the United States is $85,611, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America median earnings in the United States is $46,548, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America median male earnings in the United States is $53,962, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America median female earnings in the United States is $39,643, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level in the United States is 12.5%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among families in the United States is 9.5%, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among males in the United States is 11.3%, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.4%, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of family households in the United States is 65.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.9%, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America average family size in the United States is 3.27, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.7%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is poor, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 32.0%, which is average, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South America percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th 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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