In terms of income, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better median earnings ($52,268), median male earnings ($63,252), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($113,698), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (29.7%), per capita income ($47,971), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($64,420).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	79.3 /100 \| #28	Good $47,971
Median Family Income	82.1 /100 \| #16	Excellent $115,387
Median Household Income	82.5 /100 \| #9	Excellent $97,329
Median Earnings	86.0 /100 \| #11	Excellent $52,268
Median Male Earnings	85.9 /100 \| #9	Excellent $63,252
Median Female Earnings	82.3 /100 \| #15	Excellent $42,180
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	79.9 /100 \| #20	Good $53,148
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	80.4 /100 \| #17	Excellent $106,285
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	83.0 /100 \| #11	Excellent $113,698
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	79.7 /100 \| #22	Good $64,420
Wage/Income Gap	38.8 /100 \| #328	Fair 29.7%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (10.9%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), and poverty level among single males (10.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.0%), poverty level among single fathers (14.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	92.1 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 10.3%
Families	93.4 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 7.3%
Males	92.5 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 9.3%
Females	92.3 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 11.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	82.4 /100 \| #30	Excellent 18.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	94.6 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 10.9%
Children Under 5 years	91.7 /100 \| #8	Exceptional 13.5%
Children Under 16 years	91.7 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 12.9%
Boys Under 16 years	91.1 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 13.0%
Girls Under 16 years	92.1 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 13.0%
Single Males	93.5 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 10.8%
Single Females	92.1 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 18.2%
Single Fathers	83.2 /100 \| #26	Excellent 14.2%
Single Mothers	93.2 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 25.5%
Married Couples	94.3 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 4.3%
Seniors Over 65 years	91.2 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 9.4%
Seniors Over 75 years	85.3 /100 \| #83	Excellent 11.1%
Receiving Food Stamps	93.3 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 8.6%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.2%), and unemployment rate among males (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	94.4 /100 \| #44	Exceptional 4.9%
Males	97.3 /100 \| #19	Exceptional 4.9%
Females	90.5 /100 \| #76	Exceptional 5.1%
Youth < 25	92.4 /100 \| #67	Exceptional 11.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	93.5 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 16.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	92.4 /100 \| #100	Exceptional 10.2%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	96.9 /100 \| #17	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	97.5 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	97.4 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 4.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	95.2 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 4.2%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	94.7 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	90.4 /100 \| #129	Exceptional 4.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.5 /100 \| #137	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 65	87.7 /100 \| #131	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 75	81.5 /100 \| #124	Excellent 8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	93.0 /100 \| #21	Exceptional 6.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	91.2 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 8.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	92.5 /100 \| #32	Exceptional 5.1%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.9%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	81.3 /100 \| #38	Excellent 67.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	90.3 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 80.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	42.6 /100 \| #254	Average 33.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	61.2 /100 \| #241	Good 73.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	78.2 /100 \| #93	Good 84.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	87.3 /100 \| #140	Excellent 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	88.7 /100 \| #78	Excellent 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	92.6 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 83.9%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of births to unmarried women (24.3%), and percentage of population currently married (50.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.26), percentage of family households with children (30.3%), and percentage of family households (66.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	56.9 /100 \| #46	Average 66.6%
Family Households with Children	44.3 /100 \| #21	Average 30.3%
Married-couple Households	87.7 /100 \| #8	Excellent 50.8%
Average Family Size	17.6 /100 \| #183	Poor 3.26
Single Father Households	94.4 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	86.0 /100 \| #44	Excellent 5.5%
Currently Married	89.1 /100 \| #7	Excellent 50.2%
Divorced or Separated	86.9 /100 \| #11	Excellent 10.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	91.4 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 24.3%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.8%), 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 (19.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	92.0 /100 \| #83	Exceptional 8.6%
1+ Vehicles Available	91.0 /100 \| #82	Exceptional 91.5%
2+ Vehicles Available	78.8 /100 \| #129	Good 56.8%
3+ Vehicles Available	48.3 /100 \| #175	Average 19.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	35.4 /100 \| #194	Fair 6.1%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.2%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.5%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (71.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.9%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	78.6 /100 \| #145	Good 1.9%
Nursery School	62.2 /100 \| #156	Good 98.1%
Kindergarten	61.8 /100 \| #156	Good 98.1%
1st Grade	67.7 /100 \| #156	Good 98.1%
2nd Grade	68.5 /100 \| #154	Good 98.0%
3rd Grade	61.2 /100 \| #152	Good 97.9%
4th Grade	73.0 /100 \| #146	Good 97.7%
5th Grade	75.0 /100 \| #144	Good 97.6%
6th Grade	63.7 /100 \| #142	Good 97.3%
7th Grade	68.6 /100 \| #138	Good 96.4%
8th Grade	68.5 /100 \| #133	Good 96.1%
9th Grade	79.2 /100 \| #114	Good 95.4%
10th Grade	83.8 /100 \| #94	Excellent 94.5%
11th Grade	85.6 /100 \| #80	Excellent 93.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma	88.6 /100 \| #68	Excellent 92.5%
High School Diploma	87.9 /100 \| #68	Excellent 90.7%
GED/Equivalency	91.3 /100 \| #36	Exceptional 88.2%
College, Under 1 year	88.0 /100 \| #12	Excellent 71.7%
College, 1 year or more	87.5 /100 \| #12	Excellent 66.8%
Associate's Degree	87.9 /100 \| #13	Excellent 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree	86.5 /100 \| #13	Excellent 47.6%
Master's Degree	82.4 /100 \| #20	Excellent 20.3%
Professional Degree	67.9 /100 \| #40	Good 5.8%
Doctorate Degree	65.9 /100 \| #27	Good 2.6%

Immigrants from South Central Asia Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from South Central Asia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with vision disability (1.7%), percentage of males with a disability (9.2%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.2%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	93.5 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 9.7%
Males	94.5 /100 \| #6	Exceptional 9.2%
Females	92.7 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 10.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	91.2 /100 \| #46	Exceptional 1.0%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	88.9 /100 \| #17	Excellent 4.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	88.6 /100 \| #21	Excellent 5.3%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	89.3 /100 \| #13	Excellent 8.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	90.9 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 20.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	87.3 /100 \| #71	Excellent 46.5%
Vision	94.5 /100 \| #6	Exceptional 1.7%
Hearing	89.9 /100 \| #26	Excellent 2.5%
Cognitive	85.7 /100 \| #29	Excellent 16.2%
Ambulatory	93.6 /100 \| #8	Exceptional 5.1%
Self-Care	83.4 /100 \| #17	Excellent 2.2%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

4.9%

(97.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.2%

(97.4/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

4.9%

(97.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.0%

(96.9/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

4.2%

(95.2/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.26

(17.6/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.1%

(35.4/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

29.7%

(38.8/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

33.8%

(42.6/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

30.3%

(44.3/100)

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia per capita income in the United States is $47,971, which is good, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia median family income in the United States is $115,387, which is excellent, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia median household income in the United States is $97,329, which is excellent, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia median earnings in the United States is $52,268, which is excellent, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia median male earnings in the United States is $63,252, which is excellent, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia median female earnings in the United States is $42,180, which is excellent, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 29.7%, which is fair, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among families in the United States is 7.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among males in the United States is 9.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among females in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 12.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 25.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 8.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from South Central Asia unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from South Central Asia unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of family households in the United States is 66.6%, which is average, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of family households with children in the United States is 30.3%, which is average, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 50.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 8th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is poor, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of population currently married in the United States is 50.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 24.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 9th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 6th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from South Central Asia percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th 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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