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Income
Poverty
Unemployment
Labor Participation
Family Structure
Vehicle Availability
Education Level
Disability

Nigerian Social Profile
Average

7,102
SOCIAL INDEX
59.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
217th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Nigerian Income

In terms of income, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.9%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,601), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,835), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($47,794), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($80,591), and per capita income ($37,555).
Nigerian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
41.7
/100
|
#231
Average
$37,555
Median Family Income
42.2
/100
|
#215
Average
$89,595
Median Household Income
43.9
/100
|
#216
Average
$75,327
Median Earnings
42.7
/100
|
#200
Average
$41,870
Median Male Earnings
39.3
/100
|
#215
Fair
$47,794
Median Female Earnings
47.5
/100
|
#169
Average
$36,456
Householder Age | Under 25 years
48.2
/100
|
#268
Average
$44,835
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
40.6
/100
|
#236
Average
$80,591
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
42.5
/100
|
#217
Average
$87,479
Householder Age | Over 65 years
50.3
/100
|
#209
Average
$54,601
Wage/Income Gap
69.6
/100
|
#70
Good
22.9%

Nigerian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.5%), poverty level among single males (13.0%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.9%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.6%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (18.6%).
Nigerian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
69.9
/100
|
#227
Good
13.6%
Families
73.1
/100
|
#229
Good
10.2%
Males
71.8
/100
|
#225
Good
12.4%
Females
70.5
/100
|
#225
Good
14.7%
Females 18 to 24 years
68.9
/100
|
#196
Good
20.6%
Females 25 to 34 years
76.3
/100
|
#219
Good
14.4%
Children Under 5 years
67.4
/100
|
#220
Good
19.2%
Children Under 16 years
65.7
/100
|
#230
Good
18.6%
Boys Under 16 years
65.9
/100
|
#229
Good
18.6%
Girls Under 16 years
65.1
/100
|
#232
Good
18.9%
Single Males
83.7
/100
|
#205
Excellent
13.0%
Single Females
74.8
/100
|
#190
Good
21.6%
Single Fathers
73.9
/100
|
#177
Good
16.3%
Single Mothers
78.1
/100
|
#156
Good
29.2%
Married Couples
84.6
/100
|
#204
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years
75.4
/100
|
#226
Good
11.4%
Seniors Over 75 years
74.4
/100
|
#220
Good
12.7%
Receiving Food Stamps
77.2
/100
|
#231
Good
12.9%

Nigerian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.5%).
Nigerian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
85.9
/100
|
#265
Excellent
5.9%
Males
89.3
/100
|
#268
Excellent
6.0%
Females
81.3
/100
|
#259
Excellent
5.9%
Youth < 25
81.3
/100
|
#277
Excellent
13.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
81.0
/100
|
#260
Excellent
20.0%
Age | 20 to 24 years
84.0
/100
|
#275
Excellent
11.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
86.4
/100
|
#260
Excellent
7.5%
Age | 30 to 34 years
89.7
/100
|
#247
Excellent
6.1%
Age | 35 to 44 years
89.4
/100
|
#241
Excellent
5.2%
Age | 45 to 54 years
89.9
/100
|
#221
Excellent
4.8%
Age | 55 to 59 years
90.8
/100
|
#248
Exceptional
5.1%
Age | 60 to 64 years
87.9
/100
|
#240
Excellent
5.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
84.1
/100
|
#252
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 65
85.0
/100
|
#256
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors > 75
72.9
/100
|
#272
Good
9.9%
Women w/ Children < 6
81.9
/100
|
#258
Excellent
8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
80.9
/100
|
#265
Excellent
9.5%
Women w/ Children < 18
78.4
/100
|
#259
Good
6.2%

Nigerian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.1%).
Nigerian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
78.3
/100
|
#48
Good
66.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
83.3
/100
|
#159
Excellent
79.5%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
49.5
/100
|
#194
Average
35.2%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
65.6
/100
|
#201
Good
74.4%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
73.0
/100
|
#210
Good
84.1%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
85.9
/100
|
#165
Excellent
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
85.3
/100
|
#155
Excellent
84.3%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
83.7
/100
|
#172
Excellent
82.5%

Nigerian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (35.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.33), percentage of family households with children (28.7%), and percentage of family households (64.2%).
Nigerian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
42.0
/100
|
#202
Average
64.2%
Family Households with Children
33.6
/100
|
#83
Fair
28.7%
Married-couple Households
43.6
/100
|
#269
Average
43.3%
Average Family Size
24.3
/100
|
#103
Fair
3.33
Single Father Households
84.1
/100
|
#177
Excellent
2.3%
Single Mother Households
42.6
/100
|
#282
Average
7.8%
Currently Married
47.3
/100
|
#274
Average
43.5%
Divorced or Separated
56.0
/100
|
#194
Average
12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women
59.8
/100
|
#246
Average
35.2%

Nigerian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.8%), but there is room for improvement in 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%).
Nigerian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
83.4
/100
|
#258
Excellent
12.3%
1+ Vehicles Available
81.5
/100
|
#258
Excellent
87.8%
2+ Vehicles Available
67.2
/100
|
#252
Good
52.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
44.3
/100
|
#219
Average
18.6%
4+ Vehicles Available
33.5
/100
|
#216
Fair
6.0%

Nigerian Education Level

In terms of education level, Nigerians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.0%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.0%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.6%).
Nigerian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
66.7
/100
|
#229
Good
2.2%
Nursery School
52.9
/100
|
#234
Average
97.8%
Kindergarten
52.5
/100
|
#234
Average
97.8%
1st Grade
57.6
/100
|
#232
Average
97.7%
2nd Grade
58.0
/100
|
#232
Average
97.7%
3rd Grade
51.0
/100
|
#235
Average
97.5%
4th Grade
60.0
/100
|
#236
Average
97.3%
5th Grade
62.3
/100
|
#236
Good
97.0%
6th Grade
53.0
/100
|
#237
Average
96.7%
7th Grade
58.8
/100
|
#231
Average
95.5%
8th Grade
58.3
/100
|
#231
Average
95.2%
9th Grade
66.2
/100
|
#230
Good
94.2%
10th Grade
69.1
/100
|
#232
Good
93.0%
11th Grade
68.4
/100
|
#227
Good
91.6%
12th Grade, No Diploma
68.5
/100
|
#224
Good
90.0%
High School Diploma
66.8
/100
|
#222
Good
87.9%
GED/Equivalency
67.4
/100
|
#219
Good
84.5%
College, Under 1 year
62.2
/100
|
#201
Good
63.9%
College, 1 year or more
60.7
/100
|
#196
Good
58.2%
Associate's Degree
57.5
/100
|
#204
Average
44.4%
Bachelor's Degree
53.3
/100
|
#192
Average
36.6%
Master's Degree
44.8
/100
|
#176
Average
14.6%
Professional Degree
37.1
/100
|
#193
Fair
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
33.1
/100
|
#171
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 population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.5%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%).
Nigerian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
72.6
/100
|
#142
Good
11.2%
Males
75.5
/100
|
#138
Good
10.8%
Females
71.1
/100
|
#146
Good
11.6%
Age | Under 5 years
87.3
/100
|
#172
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
69.8
/100
|
#201
Good
5.6%
Age | 18 to 34 years
73.3
/100
|
#174
Good
6.2%
Age | 35 to 64 years
62.5
/100
|
#205
Good
11.5%
Age | 65 to 74 years
74.6
/100
|
#223
Good
24.2%
Age | Over 75 years
78.4
/100
|
#215
Good
48.2%
Vision
74.2
/100
|
#205
Good
2.2%
Hearing
88.1
/100
|
#48
Excellent
2.6%
Cognitive
47.5
/100
|
#279
Average
18.0%
Ambulatory
75.2
/100
|
#159
Good
6.0%
Self-Care
72.6
/100
|
#166
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
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.1%
(90.8/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.8%
(89.9/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
6.1%
(89.7/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.2%
(89.4/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Males
6.0%
(89.3/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Nigerians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Nigerians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.33
(24.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(33.1/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.0%
(33.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.7%
(33.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.2%
(37.1/100)
What is Nigerian per capita income in the United States?
Nigerian per capita income in the United States is $37,555, which is average, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median family income in the United States?
Nigerian median family income in the United States is $89,595, which is average, 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 $75,327, which is average, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median earnings in the United States is $41,870, which is average, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median male earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median male earnings in the United States is $47,794, which is fair, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian median female earnings in the United States?
Nigerian median female earnings in the United States is $36,456, which is average, ranking it 169th 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 22.9%, which is good, ranking it 70th 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 good, ranking it 227th 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 10.2%, which is good, ranking it 229th 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 12.4%, which is good, ranking it 225th 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 14.7%, which is good, ranking it 225th 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 18.6%, which is good, ranking it 230th 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 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 205th 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 21.6%, which is good, ranking it 190th 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 16.3%, which is good, ranking it 177th 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 29.2%, which is good, ranking it 156th 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 12.9%, which is good, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian unemployment in the United States?
Nigerian unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is excellent, 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 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 268th 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 5.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 259th 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 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 202nd 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 28.7%, which is fair, ranking it 83rd 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 43.3%, which is average, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nigerian average family size in the United States?
Nigerian average family size in the United States is 3.33, which is fair, ranking it 103rd 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 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 177th 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 7.8%, which is average, ranking it 282nd 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 43.5%, which is average, 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 12.3%, which is average, ranking it 194th 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 35.2%, which is average, 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 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 142nd 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 10.8%, which is good, 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 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 146th 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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.