In terms of income, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.0%), median female earnings ($39,351), and median earnings ($44,893), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,621), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($85,676), and median family income ($94,638).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	2.2 /100 \| #242	Tragic $40,294
Median Family Income	1.6 /100 \| #234	Tragic $94,638
Median Household Income	2.7 /100 \| #240	Tragic $79,490
Median Earnings	10.3 /100 \| #230	Poor $44,893
Median Male Earnings	3.0 /100 \| #235	Tragic $50,940
Median Female Earnings	32.7 /100 \| #191	Fair $39,351
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.2 /100 \| #277	Tragic $49,621
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.7 /100 \| #252	Tragic $85,676
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	1.8 /100 \| #236	Tragic $92,384
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	1.7 /100 \| #233	Tragic $57,119
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 22.0%

Immigrants from Western Africa Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.4%), poverty level among single males (13.1%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (14.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.9%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.6%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.2 /100 \| #248	Tragic 14.1%
Families	0.3 /100 \| #253	Tragic 10.7%
Males	0.2 /100 \| #247	Tragic 12.9%
Females	0.3 /100 \| #250	Tragic 15.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	10.2 /100 \| #216	Poor 20.6%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.8 /100 \| #248	Tragic 14.9%
Children Under 5 years	0.4 /100 \| #245	Tragic 19.7%
Children Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #254	Tragic 19.2%
Boys Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #252	Tragic 19.3%
Girls Under 16 years	0.3 /100 \| #254	Tragic 19.3%
Single Males	17.6 /100 \| #208	Poor 13.1%
Single Females	5.3 /100 \| #230	Tragic 22.0%
Single Fathers	36.0 /100 \| #181	Fair 16.4%
Single Mothers	11.5 /100 \| #216	Poor 29.9%
Married Couples	2.4 /100 \| #242	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.1 /100 \| #265	Tragic 12.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.1 /100 \| #257	Tragic 13.9%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 14.7%

Immigrants from Western Africa Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.7%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.4%), and unemployment rate among males (6.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 6.0%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 6.2%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #269	Tragic 5.9%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 13.4%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 19.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 11.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 7.4%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #267	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.2 /100 \| #257	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.2 /100 \| #260	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	20.6 /100 \| #202	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.3 /100 \| #258	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 65	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 9.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	1.1 /100 \| #248	Tragic 8.2%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 10.1%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 6.2%

Immigrants from Western Africa Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #36	Exceptional 67.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	93.1 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 80.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	66.7 /100 \| #166	Good 36.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	56.7 /100 \| #168	Average 75.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	60.1 /100 \| #159	Good 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	90.2 /100 \| #129	Exceptional 85.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	93.4 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 84.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	54.1 /100 \| #169	Average 82.8%

Immigrants from Western Africa Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.3%), average family size (3.29), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (41.4%), percentage of single mother households (8.2%), and percentage of population currently married (42.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.5 /100 \| #266	Tragic 63.1%
Family Households with Children	99.6 /100 \| #86	Exceptional 28.3%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 41.4%
Average Family Size	98.4 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 3.29
Single Father Households	7.0 /100 \| #233	Tragic 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 8.2%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 42.4%
Divorced or Separated	9.3 /100 \| #226	Tragic 12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.3 /100 \| #251	Tragic 36.0%

Immigrants from Western Africa Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (16.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (49.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (84.9%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (49.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 15.0%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 84.9%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 49.4%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #294	Tragic 16.9%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.3 /100 \| #281	Tragic 5.4%

Immigrants from Western Africa Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.4%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (36.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.4%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.3%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.4%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.1 /100 \| #276	Tragic 2.6%
Nursery School	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 97.4%
Kindergarten	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 97.4%
1st Grade	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 97.4%
2nd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 97.3%
3rd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 97.2%
4th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 96.9%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 96.6%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 96.3%
7th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #274	Tragic 95.1%
8th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #273	Tragic 94.8%
9th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #272	Tragic 93.8%
10th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #272	Tragic 92.5%
11th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #266	Tragic 91.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.4 /100 \| #259	Tragic 89.6%
High School Diploma	0.5 /100 \| #259	Tragic 87.4%
GED/Equivalency	1.1 /100 \| #247	Tragic 83.8%
College, Under 1 year	2.4 /100 \| #231	Tragic 62.8%
College, 1 year or more	4.6 /100 \| #226	Tragic 57.0%
Associate's Degree	6.6 /100 \| #221	Tragic 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree	13.8 /100 \| #215	Poor 36.1%
Master's Degree	24.9 /100 \| #202	Fair 14.4%
Professional Degree	7.5 /100 \| #222	Tragic 4.0%
Doctorate Degree	15.4 /100 \| #209	Poor 1.7%

Immigrants from Western Africa Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Western Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of males with a disability (11.1%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	47.5 /100 \| #176	Average 11.7%
Males	69.2 /100 \| #157	Good 11.1%
Females	29.2 /100 \| #192	Fair 12.3%
Age \| Under 5 years	42.5 /100 \| #185	Average 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.7 /100 \| #262	Tragic 5.9%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	28.3 /100 \| #192	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	3.3 /100 \| #239	Tragic 12.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	2.3 /100 \| #241	Tragic 24.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	8.3 /100 \| #218	Tragic 48.0%
Vision	3.4 /100 \| #225	Tragic 2.3%
Hearing	99.6 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 2.6%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 18.4%
Ambulatory	33.4 /100 \| #190	Fair 6.2%
Self-Care	13.3 /100 \| #200	Poor 2.5%

Common Questions

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

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

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

67.1%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.0%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.3%

(99.6/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.6%

(99.6/100)

Average Family Size

3.29

(98.4/100)

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

11.7%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

13.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

84.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

15.0%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

41.4%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Western Africa per capita income in the United States is $40,294, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa median family income in the United States is $94,638, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa median household income in the United States is $79,490, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa median earnings in the United States is $44,893, which is poor, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa median male earnings in the United States is $50,940, which is tragic, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa median female earnings in the United States is $39,351, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among families in the United States is 10.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among males in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.4%, which is fair, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.9%, which is poor, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa unemployment in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of family households in the United States is 63.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 103rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.1%, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Western Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd 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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