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SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
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Nigerian Geographic Distribution
Nigerian Income
In terms of income, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.0%), median female earnings ($39,641), and median earnings ($45,532), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,416), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($87,730), and per capita income ($41,026).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 4.9 /100 | #229 | Tragic $41,026 |
| Median Family Income | 6.7 /100 | #215 | Tragic $97,522 |
| Median Household Income | 10.3 /100 | #219 | Poor $81,725 |
| Median Earnings | 22.0 /100 | #214 | Fair $45,532 |
| Median Male Earnings | 8.3 /100 | #217 | Tragic $52,039 |
| Median Female Earnings | 47.0 /100 | #176 | Average $39,641 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic $49,416 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 2.2 /100 | #241 | Tragic $87,730 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 8.2 /100 | #215 | Tragic $95,492 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 11.2 /100 | #210 | Poor $58,992 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.9 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 23.0% |
Nigerian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.1%), poverty level among single mothers (29.3%), and poverty level among single males (12.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.7%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.4%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (18.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 1.4 /100 | #231 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Families | 2.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 10.1% |
| Males | 1.4 /100 | #226 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Females | 1.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 23.4 /100 | #193 | Fair 20.4% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 4.2 /100 | #223 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 1.6 /100 | #225 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Children Under 16 years | 1.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 1.1 /100 | #234 | Tragic 18.5% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.9 /100 | #240 | Tragic 18.7% |
| Single Males | 31.9 /100 | #186 | Fair 12.9% |
| Single Females | 20.9 /100 | #201 | Fair 21.4% |
| Single Fathers | 76.8 /100 | #148 | Good 16.1% |
| Single Mothers | 38.0 /100 | #184 | Fair 29.3% |
| Married Couples | 14.3 /100 | #211 | Poor 5.5% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 3.2 /100 | #227 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 3.4 /100 | #222 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 3.5 /100 | #227 | Tragic 13.1% |
Nigerian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.4%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.1%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.1 /100 | #265 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #267 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Females | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 18.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 11.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.3 /100 | #247 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.7 /100 | #239 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 7.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 4.7% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 7.5 /100 | #221 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 6.8 /100 | #227 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 2.5 /100 | #232 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.9 /100 | #243 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 9.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 1.1 /100 | #250 | Tragic 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 10.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.1 /100 | #260 | Tragic 6.1% |
Nigerian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.4%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.1%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 66.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 64.0 /100 | #165 | Good 79.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 24.6 /100 | #194 | Fair 36.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 21.9 /100 | #200 | Fair 74.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 7.2 /100 | #220 | Tragic 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 28.9 /100 | #189 | Fair 84.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 58.9 /100 | #164 | Average 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 40.5 /100 | #178 | Average 82.7% |
Nigerian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.4%), average family size (3.29), and percentage of single father households (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (7.7%), percentage of married-couple family households (43.2%), and percentage of population currently married (43.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 11.5 /100 | #207 | Poor 63.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.8 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 43.2% |
| Average Family Size | 98.6 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 3.29 |
| Single Father Households | 41.0 /100 | #185 | Average 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 7.7% |
| Currently Married | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 43.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 30.1 /100 | #198 | Fair 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.7 /100 | #246 | Tragic 35.3% |
Nigerian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.9 /100 | #257 | Tragic 12.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.8 /100 | #259 | Tragic 88.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.9 /100 | #253 | Tragic 52.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 7.9 /100 | #220 | Tragic 18.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 12.2 /100 | #217 | Poor 6.0% |
Nigerian Education Level
In terms of education level, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.9%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (37.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.4%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.7%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.6%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 2.6 /100 | #234 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 1.7 /100 | #238 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 1.8 /100 | #237 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 1st Grade | 1.8 /100 | #238 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 1.7 /100 | #236 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 1.6 /100 | #239 | Tragic 97.4% |
| 4th Grade | 1.8 /100 | #239 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 5th Grade | 1.9 /100 | #239 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 6th Grade | 1.9 /100 | #238 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 3.0 /100 | #234 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 8th Grade | 2.9 /100 | #235 | Tragic 95.2% |
| 9th Grade | 3.7 /100 | #233 | Tragic 94.3% |
| 10th Grade | 4.2 /100 | #238 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 11th Grade | 4.3 /100 | #229 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 4.5 /100 | #227 | Tragic 90.3% |
| High School Diploma | 5.2 /100 | #229 | Tragic 88.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 8.6 /100 | #217 | Tragic 84.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 16.7 /100 | #200 | Poor 64.3% |
| College, 1 year or more | 23.0 /100 | #201 | Fair 58.5% |
| Associate's Degree | 19.1 /100 | #204 | Poor 45.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.9 /100 | #191 | Fair 37.2% |
| Master's Degree | 48.6 /100 | #176 | Average 14.9% |
| Professional Degree | 24.6 /100 | #195 | Fair 4.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 39.9 /100 | #184 | Fair 1.8% |
Nigerian Disability
In terms of disability, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), percentage of females with a disability (12.0%), and percentage of males with a disability (11.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 81.3 /100 | #145 | Excellent 11.5% |
| Males | 81.9 /100 | #138 | Excellent 11.0% |
| Females | 84.0 /100 | #147 | Excellent 12.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 21.2 /100 | #207 | Fair 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 7.5 /100 | #216 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 43.7 /100 | #178 | Average 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 16.3 /100 | #204 | Poor 11.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 7.8 /100 | #227 | Tragic 24.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 19.2 /100 | #204 | Poor 47.7% |
| Vision | 7.2 /100 | #215 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 99.4 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 2.6% |
| Cognitive | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic 18.1% |
| Ambulatory | 67.1 /100 | #162 | Good 6.1% |
| Self-Care | 70.6 /100 | #156 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Nigerians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Nigerians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
66.6%
(100.0/100)
#2
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
23.0%
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.4%
(99.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.6%
(99.4/100)
#5
Average Family Size
3.29
(98.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Nigerians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Nigerians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
11.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
10.1%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.0%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.7%
(0.0/100)
What is Nigerian per capita income in the United States?
Nigerian per capita income in the United States is $41,026, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median family income in the United States?
Nigerian median family income in the United States is $97,522, which is tragic, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median household income in the United States?
Nigerian median household income in the United States is $81,725, which is poor, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median earnings in the United States is $45,532, which is fair, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median male earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median male earnings in the United States is $52,039, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median female earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median female earnings in the United States is $39,641, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Nigerian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among families in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among males in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among males in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among females in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among females in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.4%, which is fair, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Nigerian 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 Nigerian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Nigerian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.3%, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian unemployment in the United States?
Nigerian unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Nigerian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Nigerian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of family households in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian average family size in the United States?
Nigerian average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 35.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Nigerian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 147th 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.