In terms of income, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($64,082), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($109,486), and median family income ($110,357), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,469), and median male earnings ($58,225).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	71.6 /100 \| #58	Good $45,838
Median Family Income	74.4 /100 \| #32	Good $110,357
Median Household Income	73.9 /100 \| #29	Good $92,442
Median Earnings	71.5 /100 \| #35	Good $48,787
Median Male Earnings	70.7 /100 \| #34	Good $58,225
Median Female Earnings	70.8 /100 \| #38	Good $40,295
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	65.9 /100 \| #84	Good $49,469
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	71.2 /100 \| #38	Good $100,361
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	76.5 /100 \| #26	Good $109,486
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	78.7 /100 \| #26	Good $64,082
Wage/Income Gap	47.9 /100 \| #249	Average 27.7%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.4%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.2%), and poverty level among families (7.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.3%), poverty level among single fathers (15.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.2%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	86.1 /100 \| #66	Excellent 11.2%
Families	90.1 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 7.8%
Males	86.3 /100 \| #75	Excellent 10.3%
Females	86.9 /100 \| #58	Excellent 12.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	75.7 /100 \| #97	Good 19.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	88.9 /100 \| #48	Excellent 12.0%
Children Under 5 years	87.1 /100 \| #31	Excellent 14.6%
Children Under 16 years	86.5 /100 \| #45	Excellent 14.0%
Boys Under 16 years	85.8 /100 \| #43	Excellent 14.2%
Girls Under 16 years	87.2 /100 \| #40	Excellent 14.1%
Single Males	89.1 /100 \| #73	Excellent 11.8%
Single Females	87.9 /100 \| #45	Excellent 19.0%
Single Fathers	75.9 /100 \| #116	Good 15.8%
Single Mothers	88.8 /100 \| #29	Excellent 26.6%
Married Couples	93.3 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 4.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	89.1 /100 \| #74	Excellent 9.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	84.9 /100 \| #89	Excellent 11.2%
Receiving Food Stamps	91.1 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 9.2%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.4%), unemployment rate among males (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.6%), 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	92.7 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 5.1%
Males	95.3 /100 \| #79	Exceptional 5.2%
Females	89.6 /100 \| #107	Excellent 5.2%
Youth < 25	89.6 /100 \| #169	Excellent 12.0%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	90.0 /100 \| #87	Excellent 17.8%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	90.3 /100 \| #192	Exceptional 10.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	94.8 /100 \| #67	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	95.1 /100 \| #85	Exceptional 5.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	95.6 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 4.4%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	94.5 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 4.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	94.1 /100 \| #94	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	90.3 /100 \| #138	Exceptional 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	86.2 /100 \| #154	Excellent 5.4%
Seniors > 65	87.8 /100 \| #122	Excellent 5.2%
Seniors > 75	82.9 /100 \| #101	Excellent 8.6%
Women w/ Children < 6	89.8 /100 \| #71	Excellent 7.1%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	89.2 /100 \| #63	Excellent 8.3%
Women w/ Children < 18	91.6 /100 \| #52	Exceptional 5.2%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.1%), 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 (84.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	77.4 /100 \| #56	Good 66.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	87.9 /100 \| #55	Excellent 80.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	44.1 /100 \| #238	Average 34.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	61.2 /100 \| #242	Good 73.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	74.7 /100 \| #177	Good 84.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	91.3 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 85.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	87.9 /100 \| #94	Excellent 84.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	91.4 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 83.7%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of births to unmarried women (27.3%), and percentage of single mother households (5.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.26), percentage of family households with children (28.9%), and percentage of family households (65.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	51.2 /100 \| #91	Average 65.7%
Family Households with Children	35.1 /100 \| #64	Fair 28.9%
Married-couple Households	77.2 /100 \| #52	Good 49.0%
Average Family Size	17.8 /100 \| #180	Poor 3.26
Single Father Households	92.6 /100 \| #57	Exceptional 2.0%
Single Mother Households	81.0 /100 \| #92	Excellent 5.8%
Currently Married	77.5 /100 \| #79	Good 48.3%
Divorced or Separated	79.6 /100 \| #26	Good 11.0%
Births to Unmarried Women	82.7 /100 \| #46	Excellent 27.3%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	87.1 /100 \| #196	Excellent 10.7%
1+ Vehicles Available	85.5 /100 \| #199	Excellent 89.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	77.1 /100 \| #147	Good 56.2%
3+ Vehicles Available	48.9 /100 \| #169	Average 19.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	37.3 /100 \| #170	Fair 6.3%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (87.2%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.8%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (70.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.8%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (97.1%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	76.4 /100 \| #166	Good 1.9%
Nursery School	60.5 /100 \| #173	Good 98.1%
Kindergarten	60.1 /100 \| #174	Good 98.1%
1st Grade	66.0 /100 \| #173	Good 98.0%
2nd Grade	66.2 /100 \| #176	Good 98.0%
3rd Grade	58.6 /100 \| #179	Average 97.8%
4th Grade	69.2 /100 \| #178	Good 97.6%
5th Grade	71.0 /100 \| #178	Good 97.4%
6th Grade	60.2 /100 \| #178	Good 97.1%
7th Grade	65.3 /100 \| #168	Good 96.1%
8th Grade	65.1 /100 \| #165	Good 95.8%
9th Grade	75.6 /100 \| #150	Good 95.1%
10th Grade	79.8 /100 \| #139	Good 94.0%
11th Grade	81.0 /100 \| #125	Excellent 93.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	83.1 /100 \| #116	Excellent 91.8%
High School Diploma	82.0 /100 \| #114	Excellent 89.9%
GED/Equivalency	84.7 /100 \| #91	Excellent 87.2%
College, Under 1 year	82.5 /100 \| #40	Excellent 70.0%
College, 1 year or more	81.7 /100 \| #34	Excellent 64.9%
Associate's Degree	81.4 /100 \| #32	Excellent 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree	79.4 /100 \| #31	Good 45.3%
Master's Degree	76.3 /100 \| #26	Good 19.4%
Professional Degree	69.9 /100 \| #36	Good 5.9%
Doctorate Degree	71.5 /100 \| #20	Good 2.7%

Immigrants from Sri Lanka Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Sri Lanka residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with vision disability (1.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.0%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.6%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (9.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	86.9 /100 \| #23	Excellent 10.2%
Males	88.2 /100 \| #22	Excellent 9.7%
Females	86.1 /100 \| #24	Excellent 10.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	88.7 /100 \| #124	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	83.8 /100 \| #41	Excellent 4.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	84.1 /100 \| #60	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	83.8 /100 \| #31	Excellent 9.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	89.0 /100 \| #37	Excellent 21.0%
Age \| Over 75 years	84.5 /100 \| #123	Excellent 47.0%
Vision	89.9 /100 \| #25	Excellent 1.8%
Hearing	86.4 /100 \| #70	Excellent 2.7%
Cognitive	77.2 /100 \| #103	Good 16.6%
Ambulatory	89.0 /100 \| #24	Excellent 5.3%
Self-Care	81.8 /100 \| #28	Excellent 2.2%

Common Questions

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

4.4%

(95.6/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

5.2%

(95.3/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

5.3%

(95.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

6.3%

(94.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

4.3%

(94.5/100)

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

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

Average Family Size

3.26

(17.8/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.9%

(35.1/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.3%

(37.3/100)

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

34.1%

(44.1/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

27.7%

(47.9/100)

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka per capita income in the United States is $45,838, which is good, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka median family income in the United States is $110,357, which is good, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka median household income in the United States is $92,442, which is good, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sri Lanka median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Sri Lanka median earnings in the United States is $48,787, which is good, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka median male earnings in the United States is $58,225, which is good, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka median female earnings in the United States is $40,295, which is good, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.7%, which is average, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level in the United States is 11.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among families in the United States is 7.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 60th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among males in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among females in the United States is 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.8%, which is good, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Sri Lanka unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Sri Lanka unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of family households in the United States is 65.7%, which is average, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.9%, which is fair, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.0%, which is good, ranking it 52nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is poor, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.3%, which is good, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 27.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Sri Lanka percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 24th 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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