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SOCIAL INDEX
18.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
268th/ 347
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Panamanian Geographic Distribution
Panamanian Income
In terms of income, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.4%), median earnings ($45,593), and median female earnings ($39,049), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($58,266), median family income ($97,683), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($90,193).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 13.9 /100 | #208 | Poor $42,035 |
| Median Family Income | 7.2 /100 | #212 | Tragic $97,683 |
| Median Household Income | 14.0 /100 | #214 | Poor $82,272 |
| Median Earnings | 23.5 /100 | #211 | Fair $45,593 |
| Median Male Earnings | 16.5 /100 | #203 | Poor $52,835 |
| Median Female Earnings | 20.6 /100 | #201 | Fair $39,049 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 19.5 /100 | #191 | Poor $51,611 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 8.1 /100 | #215 | Tragic $90,193 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 10.6 /100 | #214 | Poor $96,066 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 5.6 /100 | #218 | Tragic $58,266 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 96.5 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 24.4% |
Panamanian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.7%), poverty level among single males (12.9%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.9%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (13.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 6.6 /100 | #207 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Families | 5.6 /100 | #218 | Tragic 9.8% |
| Males | 6.2 /100 | #205 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Females | 7.7 /100 | #209 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 84.6 /100 | #142 | Excellent 19.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 8.6 /100 | #210 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 9.7 /100 | #210 | Tragic 18.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 6.9 /100 | #209 | Tragic 17.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 5.9 /100 | #214 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 8.7 /100 | #209 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Single Males | 37.6 /100 | #181 | Fair 12.9% |
| Single Females | 9.4 /100 | #219 | Tragic 21.7% |
| Single Fathers | 33.6 /100 | #185 | Fair 16.4% |
| Single Mothers | 20.0 /100 | #200 | Fair 29.6% |
| Married Couples | 9.2 /100 | #221 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 1.8 /100 | #233 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.8 /100 | #239 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 3.5 /100 | #228 | Tragic 13.1% |
Panamanian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (12.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (18.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 4.7 /100 | #234 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Males | 1.9 /100 | #225 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Females | 4.7 /100 | #229 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.2 /100 | #257 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.4 /100 | #250 | Tragic 18.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.2 /100 | #259 | Tragic 10.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 2.1 /100 | #235 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 4.5 /100 | #218 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 2.9 /100 | #224 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 10.7 /100 | #213 | Poor 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 84.1 /100 | #134 | Excellent 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 85.5 /100 | #141 | Excellent 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 51.8 /100 | #171 | Average 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 43.0 /100 | #182 | Average 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 4.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 49.6 /100 | #175 | Average 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 4.5 /100 | #227 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 10.1 /100 | #211 | Poor 5.7% |
Panamanian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 75.2 /100 | #158 | Good 65.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 5.7 /100 | #228 | Tragic 79.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 28.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 36.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 25.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 74.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 4.5 /100 | #232 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 3.8 /100 | #222 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 5.4 /100 | #226 | Tragic 84.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 3.5 /100 | #221 | Tragic 82.2% |
Panamanian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.2%), percentage of family households (64.8%), and average family size (3.25), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.7%), percentage of single mother households (7.1%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (34.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 92.4 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 64.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.3 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 28.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 5.5 /100 | #217 | Tragic 45.2% |
| Average Family Size | 84.2 /100 | #135 | Excellent 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 29.6 /100 | #194 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.9 /100 | #238 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Currently Married | 4.0 /100 | #218 | Tragic 45.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.3 /100 | #271 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 3.3 /100 | #228 | Tragic 34.2% |
Panamanian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Panamanians 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 (18.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic 12.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.2 /100 | #270 | Tragic 87.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 3.4 /100 | #231 | Tragic 53.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 11.6 /100 | #212 | Poor 18.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 14.8 /100 | #211 | Poor 6.0% |
Panamanian Education Level
In terms of education level, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.1%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.9%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.0%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 45.2 /100 | #176 | Average 2.1% |
| Nursery School | 34.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 97.9% |
| Kindergarten | 33.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 97.9% |
| 1st Grade | 34.1 /100 | #190 | Fair 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 33.5 /100 | #189 | Fair 97.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 31.5 /100 | #190 | Fair 97.7% |
| 4th Grade | 31.9 /100 | #189 | Fair 97.4% |
| 5th Grade | 31.3 /100 | #192 | Fair 97.3% |
| 6th Grade | 27.3 /100 | #191 | Fair 96.9% |
| 7th Grade | 32.3 /100 | #192 | Fair 95.9% |
| 8th Grade | 28.4 /100 | #193 | Fair 95.6% |
| 9th Grade | 29.0 /100 | #194 | Fair 94.7% |
| 10th Grade | 28.0 /100 | #193 | Fair 93.5% |
| 11th Grade | 26.4 /100 | #196 | Fair 92.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 22.8 /100 | #196 | Fair 90.8% |
| High School Diploma | 18.0 /100 | #202 | Poor 88.6% |
| GED/Equivalency | 15.3 /100 | #203 | Poor 85.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 17.0 /100 | #199 | Poor 64.3% |
| College, 1 year or more | 19.2 /100 | #204 | Poor 58.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 18.4 /100 | #207 | Poor 45.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.8 /100 | #209 | Poor 36.5% |
| Master's Degree | 25.1 /100 | #200 | Fair 14.4% |
| Professional Degree | 15.9 /100 | #203 | Poor 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.3 /100 | #227 | Tragic 1.7% |
Panamanian Disability
In terms of disability, Panamanians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.0%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 5.4 /100 | #216 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Males | 3.8 /100 | #219 | Tragic 11.7% |
| Females | 13.5 /100 | #214 | Poor 12.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 7.1 /100 | #225 | Tragic 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.6 /100 | #265 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 15.8 /100 | #202 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 5.8 /100 | #230 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 4.2 /100 | #234 | Tragic 24.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 11.8 /100 | #211 | Poor 47.9% |
| Vision | 0.9 /100 | #240 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 47.0 /100 | #176 | Average 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 2.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Ambulatory | 3.1 /100 | #231 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 6.4 /100 | #210 | Tragic 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Panamanians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Panamanians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.2%
(99.3/100)
#2
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
24.4%
(96.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
64.8%
(92.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
4.8%
(85.5/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
19.7%
(84.6/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Panamanians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Panamanians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
12.4%
(0.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
87.5%
(0.2/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
10.9%
(0.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
12.5%
(0.2/100)
#5
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
12.7%
(0.3/100)
What is Panamanian per capita income in the United States?
Panamanian per capita income in the United States is $42,035, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian median family income in the United States?
Panamanian median family income in the United States is $97,683, which is tragic, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian median household income in the United States?
Panamanian median household income in the United States is $82,272, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian median earnings in the United States?
Panamanian median earnings in the United States is $45,593, which is fair, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian median male earnings in the United States?
Panamanian median male earnings in the United States is $52,835, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian median female earnings in the United States?
Panamanian median female earnings in the United States is $39,049, which is fair, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Panamanian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among families in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among families in the United States is 9.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among males in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among males in the United States is 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among females in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among females in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is fair, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.4%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Panamanian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian unemployment in the United States?
Panamanian unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Panamanian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Panamanian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of family households in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of family households in the United States is 64.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian average family size in the United States?
Panamanian average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Panamanian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Panamanian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is poor, ranking it 214th 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.