In terms of income, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.2%), median female earnings ($39,441), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,479), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,927), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($88,164), and median family income ($91,588).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	3.7 /100 \| #234	Tragic $40,763
Median Family Income	0.3 /100 \| #263	Tragic $91,588
Median Household Income	1.0 /100 \| #252	Tragic $77,956
Median Earnings	3.1 /100 \| #246	Tragic $43,989
Median Male Earnings	0.6 /100 \| #262	Tragic $49,271
Median Female Earnings	36.9 /100 \| #185	Fair $39,441
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	14.9 /100 \| #200	Poor $51,479
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	1.5 /100 \| #243	Tragic $87,063
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.2 /100 \| #266	Tragic $88,164
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.2 /100 \| #260	Tragic $54,927
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 19.2%

Immigrants from West Indies Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.9%), poverty level among single males (12.9%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.2%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 14.8%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 11.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 13.5%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 16.1%
Females 18 to 24 years	2.2 /100 \| #250	Tragic 21.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.4 /100 \| #253	Tragic 15.1%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 20.7%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 20.2%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 20.0%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 20.7%
Single Males	33.0 /100 \| #183	Fair 12.9%
Single Females	1.0 /100 \| #251	Tragic 22.5%
Single Fathers	90.8 /100 \| #129	Exceptional 15.9%
Single Mothers	0.4 /100 \| #256	Tragic 31.1%
Married Couples	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 6.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 14.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 15.8%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 16.1%

Immigrants from West Indies Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.3%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.2%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.3%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 6.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 6.7%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 6.1%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 14.2%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 22.2%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 12.3%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 7.8%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 6.4%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 5.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.2 /100 \| #259	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 5.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 75	98.1 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 8.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 9.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	52.2 /100 \| #172	Average 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 6.6%

Immigrants from West Indies Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (31.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.5%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	92.0 /100 \| #138	Exceptional 65.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	1.7 /100 \| #243	Tragic 78.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 31.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 72.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	6.0 /100 \| #224	Tragic 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	18.1 /100 \| #202	Poor 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	36.4 /100 \| #181	Fair 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 81.5%

Immigrants from West Indies Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.33), percentage of single father households (2.3%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (39.0%), percentage of population currently married (40.7%), and percentage of family households (61.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 61.6%
Family Households with Children	0.0 /100 \| #336	Tragic 25.7%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 39.0%
Average Family Size	99.9 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 3.33
Single Father Households	77.9 /100 \| #159	Good 2.3%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 7.9%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 40.7%
Divorced or Separated	1.9 /100 \| #246	Tragic 12.5%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 38.6%

Immigrants from West Indies Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (14.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (43.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (20.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (79.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (43.1%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 20.5%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 79.5%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 43.1%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 14.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 4.7%

Immigrants from West Indies Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.0%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (34.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (90.4%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.3%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (91.8%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 2.7%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 97.4%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 97.3%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 97.3%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 97.2%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 97.1%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 96.7%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 96.5%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 96.1%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 94.8%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 94.3%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 93.3%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 91.8%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 90.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 88.6%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 86.2%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 82.4%
College, Under 1 year	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 60.6%
College, 1 year or more	0.5 /100 \| #256	Tragic 55.2%
Associate's Degree	1.0 /100 \| #242	Tragic 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree	2.9 /100 \| #235	Tragic 34.6%
Master's Degree	9.8 /100 \| #227	Tragic 13.9%
Professional Degree	5.6 /100 \| #228	Tragic 4.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.9 /100 \| #258	Tragic 1.5%

Immigrants from West Indies Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from West Indies residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.8%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.7%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	21.1 /100 \| #190	Fair 11.9%
Males	65.7 /100 \| #161	Good 11.1%
Females	4.4 /100 \| #236	Tragic 12.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	95.3 /100 \| #107	Exceptional 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	3.5 /100 \| #233	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.4 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	8.9 /100 \| #220	Tragic 11.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	15.9 /100 \| #211	Poor 23.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.3 /100 \| #262	Tragic 48.9%
Vision	0.6 /100 \| #244	Tragic 2.3%
Hearing	99.9 /100 \| #16	Exceptional 2.5%
Cognitive	0.1 /100 \| #288	Tragic 18.1%
Ambulatory	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 6.7%
Self-Care	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 2.8%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from West Indies in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from West Indies in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

19.2%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.33

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.5%

(99.9/100)

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

6.0%

(99.4/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

8.3%

(98.1/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from West Indies in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from West Indies in the United States are:

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

20.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

79.5%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

22.2%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

43.1%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

14.2%

(0.0/100)

What is Immigrants from West Indies per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies per capita income in the United States is $40,763, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies median family income in the United States is $91,588, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies median household income in the United States is $77,956, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies median earnings in the United States is $43,989, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies median male earnings in the United States is $49,271, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies median female earnings in the United States is $39,441, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among families in the United States is 11.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among males in the United States is 13.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among females in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

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

What is Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies unemployment in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of family households in the United States is 61.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of family households with children in the United States is 25.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 39.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies average family size in the United States is 3.33, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 298th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from West Indies percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from West Indies percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th 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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