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SOCIAL INDEX
37.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
318th/ 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 (26.4%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($45,271), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($49,732), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($30,640), per capita income ($31,398), and median earnings ($36,373).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 19.4 /100 | #329 | Poor $31,398 |
| Median Family Income | 24.5 /100 | #301 | Fair $78,143 |
| Median Household Income | 31.2 /100 | #285 | Fair $68,086 |
| Median Earnings | 19.9 /100 | #321 | Poor $36,373 |
| Median Male Earnings | 22.6 /100 | #314 | Fair $42,225 |
| Median Female Earnings | 12.1 /100 | #333 | Poor $30,640 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 49.8 /100 | #253 | Average $45,271 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 28.8 /100 | #302 | Fair $72,938 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 29.8 /100 | #283 | Fair $79,267 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 35.8 /100 | #283 | Fair $49,732 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 53.5 /100 | #191 | Average 26.4% |
Mexican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (14.1%), poverty level among single fathers (16.3%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (14.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 16 (21.3%), poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (21.4%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (21.4%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 58.2 /100 | #291 | Average 15.4% |
| Families | 59.8 /100 | #304 | Average 12.1% |
| Males | 61.4 /100 | #285 | Good 13.9% |
| Females | 57.7 /100 | #294 | Average 16.8% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 67.2 /100 | #223 | Good 21.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 63.2 /100 | #297 | Good 17.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 54.2 /100 | #293 | Average 22.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 53.3 /100 | #295 | Average 21.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 53.5 /100 | #296 | Average 21.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 53.5 /100 | #297 | Average 21.4% |
| Single Males | 78.5 /100 | #276 | Good 14.1% |
| Single Females | 53.9 /100 | #303 | Average 25.7% |
| Single Fathers | 73.7 /100 | #181 | Good 16.3% |
| Single Mothers | 56.5 /100 | #307 | Average 34.3% |
| Married Couples | 69.0 /100 | #312 | Good 7.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 65.1 /100 | #280 | Good 12.7% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 64.3 /100 | #279 | Good 14.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 72.0 /100 | #270 | Good 14.3% |
Mexican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.5%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 85.2 /100 | #271 | Excellent 6.0% |
| Males | 90.3 /100 | #252 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Females | 77.3 /100 | #297 | Good 6.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 84.7 /100 | #258 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 81.8 /100 | #254 | Excellent 19.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 88.2 /100 | #241 | Excellent 10.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 85.8 /100 | #269 | Excellent 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 88.5 /100 | #262 | Excellent 6.3% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 88.3 /100 | #261 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 87.0 /100 | #265 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 89.1 /100 | #289 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 84.7 /100 | #286 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 81.2 /100 | #307 | Excellent 6.0% |
| Seniors > 65 | 82.4 /100 | #306 | Excellent 5.8% |
| Seniors > 75 | 73.4 /100 | #263 | Good 9.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 78.5 /100 | #295 | Good 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 82.4 /100 | #229 | Excellent 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 74.2 /100 | #294 | Good 6.5% |
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 (74.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (79.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (81.7%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.1%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 58.7 /100 | #281 | Average 64.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 65.7 /100 | #307 | Good 77.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 47.4 /100 | #210 | Average 34.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 67.5 /100 | #180 | Good 74.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 57.1 /100 | #316 | Average 81.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 64.8 /100 | #315 | Good 81.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 63.5 /100 | #313 | Good 81.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 65.1 /100 | #309 | Good 79.6% |
Mexican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (69.3%), percentage of married-couple family households (47.3%), and percentage of single father households (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (8.1%), average family size (3.51), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 73.1 /100 | #6 | Good 69.3% |
| Family Households with Children | 55.3 /100 | #4 | Average 31.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 67.4 /100 | #144 | Good 47.3% |
| Average Family Size | 41.6 /100 | #22 | Average 3.51 |
| Single Father Households | 66.5 /100 | #322 | Good 3.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 37.4 /100 | #302 | Fair 8.1% |
| Currently Married | 59.5 /100 | #218 | Average 45.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 54.8 /100 | #209 | Average 12.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 54.8 /100 | #268 | Average 36.8% |
Mexican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 95.5 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 7.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 94.9 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 93.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 92.7 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 61.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 72.5 /100 | #12 | Good 24.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 63.0 /100 | #14 | Good 8.7% |
Mexican Education Level
In terms of education level, Mexicans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (3.1%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (55.2%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (48.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.1%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (9.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 36.5 /100 | #327 | Fair 3.1% |
| Nursery School | 29.6 /100 | #325 | Fair 96.9% |
| Kindergarten | 29.2 /100 | #325 | Fair 96.9% |
| 1st Grade | 31.7 /100 | #325 | Fair 96.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 29.8 /100 | #328 | Fair 96.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 22.7 /100 | #332 | Fair 96.4% |
| 4th Grade | 19.2 /100 | #337 | Poor 95.7% |
| 5th Grade | 22.3 /100 | #335 | Fair 95.3% |
| 6th Grade | 17.4 /100 | #334 | Poor 94.7% |
| 7th Grade | 14.1 /100 | #339 | Poor 91.8% |
| 8th Grade | 13.8 /100 | #339 | Poor 91.3% |
| 9th Grade | 15.5 /100 | #339 | Poor 89.8% |
| 10th Grade | 15.5 /100 | #340 | Poor 87.5% |
| 11th Grade | 15.0 /100 | #341 | Poor 85.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 15.6 /100 | #340 | Poor 83.6% |
| High School Diploma | 14.0 /100 | #340 | Poor 81.0% |
| GED/Equivalency | 19.5 /100 | #340 | Poor 77.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 33.5 /100 | #330 | Fair 55.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 31.8 /100 | #332 | Fair 48.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 28.6 /100 | #334 | Fair 34.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.8 /100 | #332 | Fair 26.5% |
| Master's Degree | 10.2 /100 | #339 | Poor 9.4% |
| Professional Degree | 8.9 /100 | #340 | Tragic 2.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.8 /100 | #340 | Tragic 1.1% |
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 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (27.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 64.5 /100 | #224 | Good 11.8% |
| Males | 64.5 /100 | #234 | Good 11.6% |
| Females | 65.7 /100 | #216 | Good 12.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 85.9 /100 | #211 | Excellent 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 68.7 /100 | #216 | Good 5.6% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 69.2 /100 | #218 | Good 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 54.9 /100 | #255 | Average 12.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 60.9 /100 | #303 | Good 27.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 61.7 /100 | #317 | Good 51.5% |
| Vision | 61.4 /100 | #297 | Good 2.5% |
| Hearing | 73.9 /100 | #224 | Good 3.1% |
| Cognitive | 54.3 /100 | #238 | Average 17.7% |
| Ambulatory | 69.1 /100 | #230 | Good 6.3% |
| Self-Care | 64.2 /100 | #270 | Good 2.6% |
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 Households with No Vehicle Available
7.1%
(95.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
93.0%
(94.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
61.6%
(92.7/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.9%
(90.3/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.3%
(89.1/100)
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 Doctorate Degree Education
1.1%
(4.8/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
2.7%
(8.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
9.4%
(10.2/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$30,640
(12.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
91.3%
(13.8/100)
What is Mexican per capita income in the United States?
Mexican per capita income in the United States is $31,398, which is poor, 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 $78,143, which is fair, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median household income in the United States?
Mexican median household income in the United States is $68,086, which is fair, 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 $36,373, which is poor, 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 $42,225, which is fair, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican median female earnings in the United States?
Mexican median female earnings in the United States is $30,640, which is poor, 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 26.4%, which is average, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican poverty level in the United States?
Mexican poverty level in the United States is 15.4%, which is average, ranking it 291st 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 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 304th 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 13.9%, which is good, ranking it 285th 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 16.8%, which is average, ranking it 294th 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 21.3%, which is average, 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 14.1%, which is good, ranking it 276th 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 25.7%, which is average, ranking it 303rd 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 16.3%, which is good, ranking it 181st 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 34.3%, which is average, ranking it 307th 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 14.3%, which is good, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Mexican unemployment in the United States?
Mexican unemployment in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, 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 5.9%, which is exceptional, 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 6.2%, which is good, ranking it 297th 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 69.3%, which is good, ranking it 6th 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 31.9%, which is average, 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 47.3%, which is good, 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 3.51, which is average, ranking it 22nd 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 good, ranking it 322nd 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 8.1%, which is fair, ranking it 302nd 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 45.4%, which is average, ranking it 218th 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 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 209th 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 36.8%, which is average, ranking it 268th 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 11.8%, which is good, 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 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 234th 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 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 216th 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.