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Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Liberian Social Profile
Average

6,895
SOCIAL INDEX
56.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Liberian Income

In terms of income, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.3%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,059), and median female earnings ($35,102), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($45,143), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($75,547), and median family income ($84,221).
Liberian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
34.0
/100
|
#268
Fair
$35,424
Median Family Income
33.9
/100
|
#261
Fair
$84,221
Median Household Income
35.0
/100
|
#264
Fair
$70,223
Median Earnings
34.5
/100
|
#254
Fair
$39,894
Median Male Earnings
31.4
/100
|
#262
Fair
$45,143
Median Female Earnings
39.2
/100
|
#227
Fair
$35,102
Householder Age | Under 25 years
38.7
/100
|
#314
Fair
$42,359
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
32.8
/100
|
#278
Fair
$75,547
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
34.3
/100
|
#257
Fair
$82,168
Householder Age | Over 65 years
39.7
/100
|
#256
Fair
$51,059
Wage/Income Gap
76.9
/100
|
#38
Good
21.3%

Liberian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.4%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (19.7%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.5%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (20.3%).
Liberian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
67.0
/100
|
#235
Good
14.0%
Families
69.9
/100
|
#242
Good
10.7%
Males
70.1
/100
|
#231
Good
12.6%
Females
66.6
/100
|
#241
Good
15.3%
Females 18 to 24 years
69.1
/100
|
#190
Good
20.6%
Females 25 to 34 years
70.7
/100
|
#265
Good
15.5%
Children Under 5 years
62.5
/100
|
#254
Good
20.3%
Children Under 16 years
61.4
/100
|
#252
Good
19.5%
Boys Under 16 years
63.4
/100
|
#237
Good
19.2%
Girls Under 16 years
61.0
/100
|
#258
Good
19.7%
Single Males
86.2
/100
|
#132
Excellent
12.4%
Single Females
69.5
/100
|
#240
Good
22.6%
Single Fathers
74.6
/100
|
#148
Good
16.1%
Single Mothers
76.0
/100
|
#185
Good
29.7%
Married Couples
85.0
/100
|
#198
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors Over 65 years
78.2
/100
|
#208
Good
11.0%
Seniors Over 75 years
82.5
/100
|
#137
Excellent
11.5%
Receiving Food Stamps
70.9
/100
|
#276
Good
14.6%

Liberian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (6.2%).
Liberian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
88.3
/100
|
#233
Excellent
5.7%
Males
91.3
/100
|
#233
Exceptional
5.8%
Females
84.5
/100
|
#227
Excellent
5.6%
Youth < 25
87.4
/100
|
#227
Excellent
12.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
87.6
/100
|
#162
Excellent
18.4%
Age | 20 to 24 years
90.0
/100
|
#198
Excellent
10.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
92.2
/100
|
#156
Exceptional
6.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.8
/100
|
#191
Exceptional
5.7%
Age | 35 to 44 years
90.3
/100
|
#226
Exceptional
5.1%
Age | 45 to 54 years
91.5
/100
|
#159
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.3
/100
|
#205
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
88.4
/100
|
#222
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
79.8
/100
|
#324
Good
6.2%
Seniors > 65
80.5
/100
|
#325
Excellent
6.0%
Seniors > 75
65.8
/100
|
#324
Good
10.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
82.8
/100
|
#244
Excellent
8.2%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
77.1
/100
|
#301
Good
10.1%
Women w/ Children < 18
80.2
/100
|
#247
Excellent
6.1%

Liberian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (86.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (86.0%).
Liberian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
88.2
/100
|
#13
Excellent
68.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
92.4
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
80.8%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
75.2
/100
|
#41
Good
40.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
84.7
/100
|
#30
Excellent
77.5%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
85.2
/100
|
#13
Excellent
86.0%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
99.3
/100
|
#6
Exceptional
86.3%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
93.7
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
85.4%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
85.6
/100
|
#139
Excellent
82.8%

Liberian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (38.0%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.29), percentage of single mother households (8.9%), and percentage of married-couple family households (41.0%).
Liberian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
32.6
/100
|
#303
Fair
62.6%
Family Households with Children
34.3
/100
|
#74
Fair
28.8%
Married-couple Households
30.0
/100
|
#313
Fair
41.0%
Average Family Size
20.4
/100
|
#140
Fair
3.29
Single Father Households
78.1
/100
|
#262
Good
2.5%
Single Mother Households
23.5
/100
|
#333
Fair
8.9%
Currently Married
39.9
/100
|
#295
Fair
42.3%
Divorced or Separated
49.2
/100
|
#252
Average
12.7%
Births to Unmarried Women
51.4
/100
|
#291
Average
38.0%

Liberian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.1%).
Liberian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
84.2
/100
|
#243
Excellent
11.9%
1+ Vehicles Available
82.2
/100
|
#246
Excellent
88.1%
2+ Vehicles Available
65.2
/100
|
#268
Good
52.1%
3+ Vehicles Available
38.7
/100
|
#278
Fair
17.4%
4+ Vehicles Available
27.6
/100
|
#282
Fair
5.4%

Liberian Education Level

In terms of education level, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.4%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.0%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.6%).
Liberian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
64.1
/100
|
#251
Good
2.3%
Nursery School
50.9
/100
|
#255
Average
97.7%
Kindergarten
50.6
/100
|
#251
Average
97.7%
1st Grade
55.6
/100
|
#248
Average
97.7%
2nd Grade
56.3
/100
|
#244
Average
97.6%
3rd Grade
50.2
/100
|
#243
Average
97.5%
4th Grade
60.1
/100
|
#234
Good
97.3%
5th Grade
62.8
/100
|
#233
Good
97.0%
6th Grade
54.4
/100
|
#224
Average
96.8%
7th Grade
62.6
/100
|
#197
Good
95.9%
8th Grade
62.3
/100
|
#194
Good
95.5%
9th Grade
70.6
/100
|
#195
Good
94.6%
10th Grade
73.5
/100
|
#193
Good
93.4%
11th Grade
72.2
/100
|
#203
Good
92.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma
71.6
/100
|
#205
Good
90.4%
High School Diploma
70.1
/100
|
#204
Good
88.4%
GED/Equivalency
68.7
/100
|
#208
Good
84.7%
College, Under 1 year
57.7
/100
|
#231
Average
62.5%
College, 1 year or more
55.2
/100
|
#230
Average
56.4%
Associate's Degree
52.2
/100
|
#231
Average
42.6%
Bachelor's Degree
44.9
/100
|
#240
Average
33.8%
Master's Degree
31.1
/100
|
#246
Fair
12.6%
Professional Degree
24.0
/100
|
#276
Fair
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
19.1
/100
|
#260
Poor
1.5%

Liberian Disability

In terms of disability, Liberians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.8%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.3%).
Liberian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
62.7
/100
|
#241
Good
11.9%
Males
65.8
/100
|
#223
Good
11.5%
Females
61.2
/100
|
#254
Good
12.3%
Age | Under 5 years
87.1
/100
|
#182
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
62.2
/100
|
#276
Good
6.0%
Age | 18 to 34 years
65.0
/100
|
#243
Good
6.7%
Age | 35 to 64 years
49.5
/100
|
#278
Average
12.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
67.6
/100
|
#277
Good
25.7%
Age | Over 75 years
79.3
/100
|
#199
Good
48.1%
Vision
72.2
/100
|
#224
Good
2.2%
Hearing
84.1
/100
|
#109
Excellent
2.8%
Cognitive
38.5
/100
|
#312
Fair
18.4%
Ambulatory
71.7
/100
|
#207
Good
6.2%
Self-Care
67.9
/100
|
#229
Good
2.5%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Liberians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Liberians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
86.3%
(99.3/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
85.4%
(93.7/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.7%
(92.8/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
80.8%
(92.4/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Liberians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Liberians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.5%
(19.1/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.29
(20.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Single Mother Households
8.9%
(23.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.5%
(24.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.4%
(27.6/100)
What is Liberian per capita income in the United States?
Liberian per capita income in the United States is $35,424, which is fair, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median family income in the United States?
Liberian median family income in the United States is $84,221, which is fair, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median household income in the United States?
Liberian median household income in the United States is $70,223, which is fair, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median earnings in the United States?
Liberian median earnings in the United States is $39,894, which is fair, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median male earnings in the United States?
Liberian median male earnings in the United States is $45,143, which is fair, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian median female earnings in the United States?
Liberian median female earnings in the United States is $35,102, which is fair, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Liberian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.3%, which is good, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level in the United States?
Liberian poverty level in the United States is 14.0%, which is good, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among families in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among males in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among females in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.5%, which is good, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.6%, which is good, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Liberian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.7%, which is good, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.6%, which is good, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemployment in the United States?
Liberian unemployment in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Liberian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Liberian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of family households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of family households in the United States is 62.6%, which is fair, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Liberian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.8%, which is fair, ranking it 74th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.0%, which is fair, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian average family size in the United States?
Liberian average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is fair, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is good, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Liberian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.9%, which is fair, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.3%, which is fair, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Liberian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.0%, which is average, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Liberian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Liberian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is good, ranking it 254th 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.