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SOCIAL INDEX
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SOCIAL RATING
319th/ 347
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Mexican Geographic Distribution
Mexican Income
In terms of income, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (26.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,989), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($86,816), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($33,664), per capita income ($34,559), and median earnings ($39,834).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.0 /100 | #329 | Tragic $34,559 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic $85,618 |
| Median Household Income | 0.1 /100 | #285 | Tragic $74,399 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic $39,834 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic $46,147 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic $33,664 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.5 /100 | #270 | Tragic $49,989 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic $80,427 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic $86,816 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #285 | Tragic $53,897 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 34.4 /100 | #184 | Fair 26.0% |
Mexican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.1%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.5%), and poverty level among single males (14.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (7.2%), poverty level among single mothers (33.6%), and poverty level among single females (25.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 15.1% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 13.7% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 16.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 18.3 /100 | #201 | Poor 20.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 16.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 21.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 20.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 20.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 20.9% |
| Single Males | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 25.0% |
| Single Fathers | 70.1 /100 | #154 | Good 16.1% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 33.6% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 14.6% |
Mexican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.6%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), unemploymnet rate among females (6.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.1 /100 | #271 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Males | 0.2 /100 | #252 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.3 /100 | #253 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.9 /100 | #243 | Tragic 18.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 3.2 /100 | #236 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 7.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #258 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #259 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.1 /100 | #262 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 3.5 /100 | #239 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 3.2 /100 | #234 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 6.4% |
Mexican Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.6%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (81.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (81.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.3 /100 | #275 | Tragic 64.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 77.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 11.9 /100 | #211 | Poor 35.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 52.1 /100 | #170 | Average 75.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 81.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 81.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 81.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 79.8% |
Mexican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (31.4%), percentage of family households (69.0%), and average family size (3.48), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (3.0%), percentage of single mother households (8.0%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (36.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 69.0% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 31.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 83.4 /100 | #144 | Excellent 47.1% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 3.48 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 3.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Currently Married | 3.0 /100 | #221 | Tragic 45.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 21.0 /100 | #207 | Fair 12.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 36.9% |
Mexican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 7.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 93.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 61.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 24.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 8.9% |
Mexican Education Level
In terms of education level, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.2%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (9.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (91.9%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (91.4%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (90.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 3.3% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 96.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #327 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 95.6% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 95.2% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 94.6% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 91.9% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 91.4% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 90.0% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 87.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 86.1% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 84.1% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 81.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 77.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 55.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #332 | Tragic 49.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 35.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 27.1% |
| Master's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 9.7% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 2.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 1.2% |
Mexican Disability
In terms of disability, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), percentage of females with a disability (12.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (51.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (27.2%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 3.7 /100 | #224 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Males | 1.7 /100 | #233 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Females | 15.7 /100 | #209 | Poor 12.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 20.8 /100 | #208 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 5.7 /100 | #224 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 12.6 /100 | #207 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.7 /100 | #257 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 27.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 51.1% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Hearing | 5.6 /100 | #223 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Cognitive | 1.1 /100 | #241 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Ambulatory | 3.5 /100 | #230 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Mexicans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Mexicans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
31.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households
69.0%
(100.0/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.48
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.9%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
24.7%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Mexicans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Mexicans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
90.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 12th Grade (No Diploma) Education
84.1%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
91.4%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 11th Grade Education
86.1%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
91.9%
(0.0/100)
What is Mexican per capita income in the United States?
Mexican per capita income in the United States is $34,559, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median family income in the United States?
Mexican median family income in the United States is $85,618, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median household income in the United States?
Mexican median household income in the United States is $74,399, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median earnings in the United States?
Mexican median earnings in the United States is $39,834, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median male earnings in the United States?
Mexican median male earnings in the United States is $46,147, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median female earnings in the United States?
Mexican median female earnings in the United States is $33,664, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Mexican wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.0%, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level in the United States?
Mexican poverty level in the United States is 15.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among families in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among families in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among males in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among males in the United States is 13.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among females in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among females in the United States is 16.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 20.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among single males in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among single females in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Mexican poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Mexican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican unemployment in the United States?
Mexican unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Mexican unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Mexican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of family households in the United States?
Mexican percentage of family households in the United States is 69.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Mexican percentage of family households with children in the United States is 31.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Mexican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican average family size in the United States?
Mexican average family size in the United States is 3.48, which is exceptional, ranking it 19th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of single father households in the United States?
Mexican percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Mexican percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Mexican percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Mexican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Mexican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Mexican percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Mexican percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Mexican percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is poor, ranking it 209th 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.