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Nepalese Geographic Distribution
Nepalese Income
In terms of income, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,279), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($55,525), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($49,820), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($84,575), and median earnings ($42,921).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 48.0 /100 | #183 | Average $39,292 |
| Median Family Income | 48.1 /100 | #181 | Average $93,409 |
| Median Household Income | 48.2 /100 | #186 | Average $77,762 |
| Median Earnings | 47.1 /100 | #164 | Average $42,921 |
| Median Male Earnings | 45.4 /100 | #176 | Average $49,820 |
| Median Female Earnings | 47.7 /100 | #167 | Average $36,489 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 57.5 /100 | #179 | Average $47,279 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 46.8 /100 | #193 | Average $84,575 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 48.1 /100 | #189 | Average $91,131 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 53.1 /100 | #187 | Average $55,525 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 61.2 /100 | #120 | Good 24.7% |
Nepalese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), poverty level among single males (12.0%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.3%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.1%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (17.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 76.2 /100 | #189 | Good 12.7% |
| Families | 80.3 /100 | #182 | Excellent 9.2% |
| Males | 77.4 /100 | #188 | Good 11.6% |
| Females | 76.5 /100 | #190 | Good 13.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 65.4 /100 | #247 | Good 21.3% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 81.7 /100 | #151 | Excellent 13.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 73.4 /100 | #188 | Good 17.8% |
| Children Under 16 years | 73.7 /100 | #187 | Good 16.8% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 72.8 /100 | #191 | Good 17.1% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 74.4 /100 | #179 | Good 16.8% |
| Single Males | 88.1 /100 | #87 | Excellent 12.0% |
| Single Females | 76.5 /100 | #169 | Good 21.2% |
| Single Fathers | 79.3 /100 | #56 | Good 15.1% |
| Single Mothers | 79.1 /100 | #149 | Good 28.9% |
| Married Couples | 88.4 /100 | #156 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 86.6 /100 | #115 | Excellent 10.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 82.4 /100 | #140 | Excellent 11.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 83.2 /100 | #167 | Excellent 11.3% |
Nepalese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (5.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.5%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 93.7 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Males | 96.1 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 90.7 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Youth < 25 | 94.4 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 92.3 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 97.4 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 97.9 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 97.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 95.1 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 93.2 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.8 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 94.9 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 90.4 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 65 | 91.4 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors > 75 | 83.7 /100 | #84 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 91.3 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 6.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 87.7 /100 | #101 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 88.3 /100 | #126 | Excellent 5.4% |
Nepalese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 86.9 /100 | #15 | Excellent 67.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 91.3 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 80.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 63.7 /100 | #87 | Good 38.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 77.0 /100 | #82 | Good 76.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 81.7 /100 | #44 | Excellent 85.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 90.4 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 85.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 90.3 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 89.3 /100 | #45 | Excellent 83.4% |
Nepalese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (30.1%), and percentage of single mother households (6.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.23), percentage of family households (62.6%), and percentage of family households with children (28.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 32.5 /100 | #304 | Fair 62.6% |
| Family Households with Children | 32.7 /100 | #88 | Fair 28.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 51.7 /100 | #238 | Average 44.7% |
| Average Family Size | 15.0 /100 | #214 | Poor 3.23 |
| Single Father Households | 84.6 /100 | #168 | Excellent 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 62.6 /100 | #200 | Good 6.8% |
| Currently Married | 61.4 /100 | #212 | Good 45.7% |
| Divorced or Separated | 61.0 /100 | #140 | Good 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 74.5 /100 | #127 | Good 30.1% |
Nepalese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 87.7 /100 | #179 | Excellent 10.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 86.2 /100 | #184 | Excellent 89.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 69.4 /100 | #229 | Good 53.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 39.2 /100 | #270 | Fair 17.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 28.4 /100 | #266 | Fair 5.5% |
Nepalese Education Level
In terms of education level, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.9%), percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (89.1%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.0%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.6%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 68.9 /100 | #215 | Good 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 54.4 /100 | #224 | Average 97.9% |
| Kindergarten | 54.0 /100 | #224 | Average 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 59.1 /100 | #224 | Average 97.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 59.6 /100 | #224 | Average 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 53.1 /100 | #221 | Average 97.6% |
| 4th Grade | 63.4 /100 | #213 | Good 97.4% |
| 5th Grade | 66.5 /100 | #205 | Good 97.2% |
| 6th Grade | 56.8 /100 | #204 | Average 96.9% |
| 7th Grade | 63.3 /100 | #193 | Good 95.9% |
| 8th Grade | 62.7 /100 | #190 | Good 95.6% |
| 9th Grade | 71.7 /100 | #179 | Good 94.7% |
| 10th Grade | 75.0 /100 | #175 | Good 93.6% |
| 11th Grade | 74.7 /100 | #175 | Good 92.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 75.5 /100 | #175 | Good 90.9% |
| High School Diploma | 75.4 /100 | #163 | Good 89.1% |
| GED/Equivalency | 75.2 /100 | #168 | Good 85.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 69.6 /100 | #148 | Good 66.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 68.1 /100 | #136 | Good 60.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 66.8 /100 | #130 | Good 47.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 62.5 /100 | #125 | Good 39.7% |
| Master's Degree | 53.4 /100 | #126 | Average 15.9% |
| Professional Degree | 42.9 /100 | #153 | Average 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43.5 /100 | #111 | Average 2.0% |
Nepalese Disability
In terms of disability, Nepalese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with vision disability (1.9%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.7%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 77.0 /100 | #92 | Good 10.9% |
| Males | 78.7 /100 | #100 | Good 10.5% |
| Females | 76.1 /100 | #96 | Good 11.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 90.5 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 68.1 /100 | #226 | Good 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 74.0 /100 | #171 | Good 6.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 67.3 /100 | #163 | Good 11.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 79.8 /100 | #158 | Good 23.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 83.9 /100 | #136 | Excellent 47.2% |
| Vision | 85.1 /100 | #58 | Excellent 1.9% |
| Hearing | 84.3 /100 | #100 | Excellent 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 44.1 /100 | #298 | Average 18.1% |
| Ambulatory | 85.0 /100 | #52 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Self-Care | 82.0 /100 | #26 | Excellent 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Nepalese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Nepalese in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
5.9%
(97.9/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
9.4%
(97.4/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.0%
(97.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.1/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.5%
(95.1/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Nepalese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Nepalese in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.23
(15.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.5%
(28.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
62.6%
(32.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.6%
(32.7/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
17.5%
(39.2/100)
What is Nepalese per capita income in the United States?
Nepalese per capita income in the United States is $39,292, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese median family income in the United States?
Nepalese median family income in the United States is $93,409, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese median household income in the United States?
Nepalese median household income in the United States is $77,762, which is average, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese median earnings in the United States?
Nepalese median earnings in the United States is $42,921, which is average, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese median male earnings in the United States?
Nepalese median male earnings in the United States is $49,820, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese median female earnings in the United States?
Nepalese median female earnings in the United States is $36,489, which is average, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Nepalese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.7%, which is good, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among families in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among families in the United States is 9.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among males in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among males in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among females in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is good, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.8%, which is good, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 87th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.2%, which is good, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.1%, which is good, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Nepalese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.9%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese unemployment in the United States?
Nepalese unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Nepalese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Nepalese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of family households in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of family households in the United States is 62.6%, which is fair, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.6%, which is fair, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.7%, which is average, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese average family size in the United States?
Nepalese average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.7%, which is good, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.1%, which is good, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nepalese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Nepalese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is good, ranking it 96th 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.