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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Latvian Social Profile
Excellent

8,597
SOCIAL INDEX
85.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
23rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Latvian Income

In terms of income, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($47,640), median family income ($109,474), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($61,699), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,647), and median household income ($88,569).
Latvian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
78.1
/100
|
#31
Good
$47,640
Median Family Income
73.0
/100
|
#37
Good
$109,474
Median Household Income
67.1
/100
|
#50
Good
$88,569
Median Earnings
67.9
/100
|
#45
Good
$47,906
Median Male Earnings
68.4
/100
|
#43
Good
$57,436
Median Female Earnings
67.6
/100
|
#47
Good
$39,763
Householder Age | Under 25 years
62.7
/100
|
#120
Good
$48,647
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
69.3
/100
|
#43
Good
$99,153
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
70.5
/100
|
#39
Good
$105,557
Householder Age | Over 65 years
71.6
/100
|
#49
Good
$61,699
Wage/Income Gap
46.5
/100
|
#268
Average
28.0%

Latvian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (3.9%), poverty level among families (7.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.9%), poverty level among single fathers (15.8%), and poverty level among single mothers (27.5%).
Latvian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
89.6
/100
|
#26
Excellent
10.6%
Families
93.5
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
7.3%
Males
90.3
/100
|
#27
Exceptional
9.7%
Females
89.6
/100
|
#24
Excellent
11.6%
Females 18 to 24 years
72.8
/100
|
#134
Good
19.9%
Females 25 to 34 years
88.3
/100
|
#53
Excellent
12.1%
Children Under 5 years
86.8
/100
|
#32
Excellent
14.6%
Children Under 16 years
88.5
/100
|
#26
Excellent
13.6%
Boys Under 16 years
87.8
/100
|
#26
Excellent
13.8%
Girls Under 16 years
87.8
/100
|
#31
Excellent
13.9%
Single Males
87.1
/100
|
#105
Excellent
12.2%
Single Females
85.4
/100
|
#67
Excellent
19.5%
Single Fathers
75.8
/100
|
#119
Good
15.8%
Single Mothers
85.1
/100
|
#72
Excellent
27.5%
Married Couples
97.6
/100
|
#8
Exceptional
3.9%
Seniors Over 65 years
92.8
/100
|
#43
Exceptional
9.2%
Seniors Over 75 years
89.7
/100
|
#41
Excellent
10.5%
Receiving Food Stamps
91.5
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
9.1%

Latvian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among males (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.2%).
Latvian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
95.1
/100
|
#27
Exceptional
4.9%
Males
96.3
/100
|
#43
Exceptional
5.0%
Females
93.9
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
4.8%
Youth < 25
93.5
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
11.3%
Age | 16 to 19 years
92.4
/100
|
#42
Exceptional
17.2%
Age | 20 to 24 years
94.1
/100
|
#61
Exceptional
10.0%
Age | 25 to 29 years
95.1
/100
|
#58
Exceptional
6.3%
Age | 30 to 34 years
96.4
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
5.1%
Age | 35 to 44 years
96.6
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 45 to 54 years
94.0
/100
|
#62
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 55 to 59 years
94.6
/100
|
#69
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 60 to 64 years
91.4
/100
|
#80
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
88.4
/100
|
#55
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 65
89.6
/100
|
#47
Excellent
5.0%
Seniors > 75
81.4
/100
|
#126
Excellent
8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
91.6
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
6.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
87.8
/100
|
#96
Excellent
8.5%
Women w/ Children < 18
93.9
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
5.0%

Latvian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.1%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.1%).
Latvian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
70.3
/100
|
#142
Good
65.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
89.2
/100
|
#37
Excellent
80.4%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
63.2
/100
|
#95
Good
38.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
75.9
/100
|
#91
Good
76.1%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
83.9
/100
|
#19
Excellent
85.8%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
94.3
/100
|
#25
Exceptional
85.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
90.3
/100
|
#38
Exceptional
84.9%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
90.2
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
83.5%

Latvian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of single mother households (5.4%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (28.1%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.13), percentage of family households with children (26.6%), and percentage of family households (63.0%).
Latvian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
34.9
/100
|
#287
Fair
63.0%
Family Households with Children
18.8
/100
|
#304
Poor
26.6%
Married-couple Households
71.5
/100
|
#103
Good
48.0%
Average Family Size
6.0
/100
|
#329
Tragic
3.13
Single Father Households
92.1
/100
|
#66
Exceptional
2.0%
Single Mother Households
88.4
/100
|
#31
Excellent
5.4%
Currently Married
79.1
/100
|
#64
Good
48.6%
Divorced or Separated
65.1
/100
|
#106
Good
11.8%
Births to Unmarried Women
80.3
/100
|
#73
Excellent
28.1%

Latvian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.5%).
Latvian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
89.0
/100
|
#143
Excellent
9.8%
1+ Vehicles Available
88.0
/100
|
#135
Excellent
90.3%
2+ Vehicles Available
78.0
/100
|
#138
Good
56.5%
3+ Vehicles Available
48.1
/100
|
#177
Average
19.4%
4+ Vehicles Available
35.8
/100
|
#188
Fair
6.2%

Latvian Education Level

In terms of education level, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (93.3%), percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (91.7%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (88.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (6.0%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.4%).
Latvian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
92.2
/100
|
#40
Exceptional
1.5%
Nursery School
73.9
/100
|
#48
Good
98.6%
Kindergarten
73.6
/100
|
#49
Good
98.6%
1st Grade
80.7
/100
|
#49
Excellent
98.5%
2nd Grade
81.8
/100
|
#48
Excellent
98.5%
3rd Grade
73.1
/100
|
#46
Good
98.4%
4th Grade
86.9
/100
|
#47
Excellent
98.2%
5th Grade
88.3
/100
|
#47
Excellent
98.1%
6th Grade
75.3
/100
|
#46
Good
97.9%
7th Grade
78.6
/100
|
#45
Good
97.2%
8th Grade
78.4
/100
|
#45
Good
97.0%
9th Grade
89.4
/100
|
#32
Excellent
96.3%
10th Grade
93.2
/100
|
#26
Exceptional
95.4%
11th Grade
93.9
/100
|
#20
Exceptional
94.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma
95.2
/100
|
#18
Exceptional
93.3%
High School Diploma
95.1
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
91.7%
GED/Equivalency
94.7
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
88.8%
College, Under 1 year
85.3
/100
|
#23
Excellent
70.9%
College, 1 year or more
82.8
/100
|
#30
Excellent
65.3%
Associate's Degree
81.1
/100
|
#35
Excellent
52.7%
Bachelor's Degree
77.8
/100
|
#35
Good
44.8%
Master's Degree
73.4
/100
|
#36
Good
18.9%
Professional Degree
72.2
/100
|
#30
Good
6.0%
Doctorate Degree
61.0
/100
|
#40
Good
2.4%

Latvian Disability

In terms of disability, Latvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (21.4%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.4%), percentage of males with a disability (11.0%), and percentage of population with a disability (11.2%).
Latvian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
72.1
/100
|
#148
Good
11.2%
Males
72.0
/100
|
#174
Good
11.0%
Females
73.4
/100
|
#122
Good
11.5%
Age | Under 5 years
84.3
/100
|
#241
Excellent
1.3%
Age | 5 to 17 years
75.2
/100
|
#141
Good
5.3%
Age | 18 to 34 years
69.4
/100
|
#215
Good
6.4%
Age | 35 to 64 years
74.6
/100
|
#101
Good
10.3%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.4
/100
|
#52
Excellent
21.4%
Age | Over 75 years
92.4
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
45.5%
Vision
84.8
/100
|
#60
Excellent
2.0%
Hearing
73.4
/100
|
#227
Good
3.2%
Cognitive
79.6
/100
|
#77
Good
16.5%
Ambulatory
80.7
/100
|
#97
Excellent
5.7%
Self-Care
79.0
/100
|
#56
Good
2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Latvians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Latvians in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
3.9%
(97.6/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.3%
(96.6/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.1%
(96.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 12th Grade (No Diploma) Education
93.3%
(95.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Latvians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Latvians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.13
(6.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
26.6%
(18.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
63.0%
(34.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.2%
(35.8/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.0%
(46.5/100)
What is Latvian per capita income in the United States?
Latvian per capita income in the United States is $47,640, which is good, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian median family income in the United States?
Latvian median family income in the United States is $109,474, which is good, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian median household income in the United States?
Latvian median household income in the United States is $88,569, which is good, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian median earnings in the United States?
Latvian median earnings in the United States is $47,906, which is good, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian median male earnings in the United States?
Latvian median male earnings in the United States is $57,436, which is good, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian median female earnings in the United States?
Latvian median female earnings in the United States is $39,763, which is good, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Latvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.0%, which is average, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level in the United States?
Latvian poverty level in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among families in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among families in the United States is 7.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among males in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among females in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among females in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.8%, which is good, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Latvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Latvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian unemployment in the United States?
Latvian unemployment in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Latvian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Latvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of family households in the United States?
Latvian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.0%, which is fair, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Latvian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.6%, which is poor, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Latvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.0%, which is good, ranking it 103rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian average family size in the United States?
Latvian average family size in the United States is 3.13, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Latvian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Latvian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Latvian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.6%, which is good, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Latvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Latvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Latvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Latvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 174th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Latvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Latvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 122nd 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.