In terms of income, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,783), and median household income ($78,166), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,629), per capita income ($37,407), and median earnings ($41,719).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #293	Tragic $37,407
Median Family Income	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic $90,918
Median Household Income	1.2 /100 \| #251	Tragic $78,166
Median Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic $41,719
Median Male Earnings	0.2 /100 \| #286	Tragic $47,990
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic $35,629
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	27.0 /100 \| #183	Fair $51,783
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.5 /100 \| #257	Tragic $85,066
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.8 /100 \| #249	Tragic $90,811
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.6 /100 \| #249	Tragic $56,089
Wage/Income Gap	92.2 /100 \| #134	Exceptional 24.7%

Mexican American Indian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.5%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.4%), and poverty level among single males (13.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (6.4%), poverty level among single mothers (31.9%), and poverty level among single females (23.4%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.1 /100 \| #256	Tragic 14.3%
Families	0.2 /100 \| #259	Tragic 10.9%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #254	Tragic 13.0%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 15.6%
Females 18 to 24 years	23.2 /100 \| #194	Fair 20.4%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.2 /100 \| #263	Tragic 15.4%
Children Under 5 years	0.3 /100 \| #253	Tragic 19.9%
Children Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #259	Tragic 19.3%
Boys Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #257	Tragic 19.4%
Girls Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #260	Tragic 19.5%
Single Males	17.5 /100 \| #209	Poor 13.1%
Single Females	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 23.4%
Single Fathers	98.7 /100 \| #90	Exceptional 15.5%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 31.9%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 6.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 12.4%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.3 /100 \| #250	Tragic 13.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.7 /100 \| #247	Tragic 13.8%

Mexican American Indian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.9%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.3%), unemploymnet rate among females (6.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.1 /100 \| #266	Tragic 5.8%
Males	0.2 /100 \| #253	Tragic 5.8%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 6.0%
Youth < 25	0.4 /100 \| #251	Tragic 12.3%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.3 /100 \| #256	Tragic 18.8%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	4.6 /100 \| #228	Tragic 10.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.3 /100 \| #256	Tragic 7.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.6 /100 \| #238	Tragic 5.9%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.2 /100 \| #253	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.1 /100 \| #260	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	34.7 /100 \| #190	Fair 8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 8.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	60.6 /100 \| #163	Good 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 6.2%

Mexican American Indian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.4%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.0%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	23.1 /100 \| #199	Fair 64.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 78.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	21.1 /100 \| #196	Fair 36.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	78.8 /100 \| #146	Good 75.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 83.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #282	Tragic 83.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 82.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 80.7%

Mexican American Indian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.7%), average family size (3.43), and percentage of family households (67.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.8%), percentage of single mother households (7.4%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (35.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 67.0%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional 29.7%
Married-couple Households	23.3 /100 \| #194	Fair 45.9%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 3.43
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 2.8%
Single Mother Households	0.2 /100 \| #255	Tragic 7.4%
Currently Married	0.7 /100 \| #240	Tragic 44.5%
Divorced or Separated	55.8 /100 \| #170	Average 12.0%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.4 /100 \| #250	Tragic 35.7%

Mexican American Indian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	97.6 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 9.1%
1+ Vehicles Available	97.4 /100 \| #110	Exceptional 91.0%
2+ Vehicles Available	99.8 /100 \| #63	Exceptional 58.7%
3+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 23.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 8.4%

Mexican American Indian Education Level

In terms of education level, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (92.6%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (92.1%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (90.9%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 3.2%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 96.9%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 96.8%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 96.8%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 96.7%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 96.4%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 95.8%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 95.5%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 95.0%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 92.6%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 92.1%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 90.9%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 89.0%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 87.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 85.7%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 83.0%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 79.4%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 58.1%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 51.9%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 38.2%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 30.2%
Master's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 11.2%
Professional Degree	0.1 /100 \| #314	Tragic 3.3%
Doctorate Degree	0.1 /100 \| #304	Tragic 1.4%

Mexican American Indian Disability

In terms of disability, Mexican American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (50.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (26.2%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	11.4 /100 \| #204	Poor 12.0%
Males	7.8 /100 \| #213	Tragic 11.6%
Females	24.9 /100 \| #198	Fair 12.3%
Age \| Under 5 years	36.6 /100 \| #191	Fair 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	35.2 /100 \| #182	Fair 5.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	22.3 /100 \| #195	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	3.2 /100 \| #241	Tragic 12.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 26.2%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 50.0%
Vision	0.1 /100 \| #266	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	34.7 /100 \| #188	Fair 3.0%
Cognitive	0.6 /100 \| #257	Tragic 17.9%
Ambulatory	12.0 /100 \| #212	Poor 6.3%
Self-Care	0.5 /100 \| #249	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Mexican American Indians in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Mexican American Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.7%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.43

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

8.4%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

67.0%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

23.3%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Mexican American Indians in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Mexican American Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

92.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

92.6%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

90.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education

89.0%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education

87.5%

(0.0/100)

What is Mexican American Indian per capita income in the United States?

Mexican American Indian per capita income in the United States is $37,407, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian median family income in the United States?

Mexican American Indian median family income in the United States is $90,918, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian median household income in the United States?

Mexican American Indian median household income in the United States is $78,166, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian median earnings in the United States?

Mexican American Indian median earnings in the United States is $41,719, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian median male earnings in the United States?

Mexican American Indian median male earnings in the United States is $47,990, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian median female earnings in the United States?

Mexican American Indian median female earnings in the United States is $35,629, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Mexican American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level in the United States is 14.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among families in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among males in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among females in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.1%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Mexican American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian unemployment in the United States?

Mexican American Indian unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Mexican American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Mexican American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of family households in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of family households in the United States is 67.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.9%, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian average family size in the United States?

Mexican American Indian average family size in the United States is 3.43, which is exceptional, ranking it 27th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Mexican American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Mexican American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is fair, ranking it 198th 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.

Mexican American Indian Social Profile

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