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SOCIAL INDEX
78.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
78th/ 347
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Paraguayan Geographic Distribution
Paraguayan Income
In terms of income, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($46,666), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,687), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($61,051), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.0%), median male earnings ($55,046), and median earnings ($47,192).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 74.6 /100 | #42 | Good $46,666 |
| Median Family Income | 65.8 /100 | #66 | Good $104,803 |
| Median Household Income | 68.5 /100 | #44 | Good $89,321 |
| Median Earnings | 64.9 /100 | #59 | Good $47,192 |
| Median Male Earnings | 61.2 /100 | #82 | Good $55,046 |
| Median Female Earnings | 65.4 /100 | #59 | Good $39,402 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 74.3 /100 | #33 | Good $51,687 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 68.9 /100 | #47 | Good $98,850 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 65.2 /100 | #65 | Good $102,192 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 69.6 /100 | #56 | Good $61,051 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 55.6 /100 | #173 | Average 26.0% |
Paraguayan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.4%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (11.9%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.1%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.2%), and poverty level among single fathers (15.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 85.6 /100 | #72 | Excellent 11.2% |
| Families | 86.9 /100 | #101 | Excellent 8.2% |
| Males | 87.1 /100 | #67 | Excellent 10.1% |
| Females | 85.2 /100 | #81 | Excellent 12.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 76.8 /100 | #84 | Good 19.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 89.2 /100 | #43 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Children Under 5 years | 84.5 /100 | #59 | Excellent 15.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 84.0 /100 | #79 | Excellent 14.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 83.7 /100 | #70 | Excellent 14.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 83.9 /100 | #75 | Excellent 14.8% |
| Single Males | 90.6 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Single Females | 88.6 /100 | #37 | Excellent 18.8% |
| Single Fathers | 79.7 /100 | #50 | Good 15.0% |
| Single Mothers | 87.6 /100 | #40 | Excellent 26.9% |
| Married Couples | 88.8 /100 | #146 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 79.7 /100 | #199 | Good 10.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 77.8 /100 | #194 | Good 12.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 86.6 /100 | #122 | Excellent 10.4% |
Paraguayan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.6%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 93.1 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Males | 96.4 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 88.6 /100 | #143 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 88.2 /100 | #211 | Excellent 12.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 85.4 /100 | #213 | Excellent 18.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 88.7 /100 | #233 | Excellent 10.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 92.1 /100 | #161 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 96.2 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 95.8 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 93.2 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 91.9 /100 | #222 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 91.4 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.3 /100 | #247 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 85.9 /100 | #221 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Seniors > 75 | 75.3 /100 | #229 | Good 9.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 92.1 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 84.0 /100 | #198 | Excellent 9.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 90.6 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 5.2% |
Paraguayan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.6%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 77.5 /100 | #55 | Good 66.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 89.9 /100 | #35 | Excellent 80.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 42.4 /100 | #257 | Average 33.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 61.9 /100 | #233 | Good 73.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 86.1 /100 | #8 | Excellent 86.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 94.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 85.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 91.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 88.3 /100 | #71 | Excellent 83.2% |
Paraguayan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of single mother households (5.7%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (29.0%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (27.6%), and percentage of family households (64.8%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 46.0 /100 | #148 | Average 64.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 25.9 /100 | #195 | Fair 27.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 70.8 /100 | #109 | Good 47.9% |
| Average Family Size | 16.9 /100 | #193 | Poor 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 93.6 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 81.9 /100 | #83 | Excellent 5.7% |
| Currently Married | 74.6 /100 | #111 | Good 47.8% |
| Divorced or Separated | 71.3 /100 | #65 | Good 11.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 77.7 /100 | #95 | Good 29.0% |
Paraguayan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (14.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (85.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 77.9 /100 | #297 | Good 14.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 76.7 /100 | #293 | Good 85.9% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 64.1 /100 | #277 | Good 51.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 37.2 /100 | #290 | Fair 17.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 24.9 /100 | #298 | Fair 5.1% |
Paraguayan Education Level
In terms of education level, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.3%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (86.3%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.2%), percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.8%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 72.8 /100 | #192 | Good 2.0% |
| Nursery School | 59.2 /100 | #187 | Average 98.0% |
| Kindergarten | 59.0 /100 | #186 | Average 98.0% |
| 1st Grade | 64.7 /100 | #186 | Good 98.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 65.5 /100 | #182 | Good 97.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 58.0 /100 | #183 | Average 97.8% |
| 4th Grade | 68.3 /100 | #181 | Good 97.6% |
| 5th Grade | 70.5 /100 | #180 | Good 97.4% |
| 6th Grade | 60.5 /100 | #177 | Good 97.1% |
| 7th Grade | 63.4 /100 | #189 | Good 95.9% |
| 8th Grade | 62.7 /100 | #189 | Good 95.6% |
| 9th Grade | 71.2 /100 | #184 | Good 94.7% |
| 10th Grade | 75.2 /100 | #174 | Good 93.6% |
| 11th Grade | 76.8 /100 | #153 | Good 92.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 79.1 /100 | #146 | Good 91.3% |
| High School Diploma | 76.7 /100 | #150 | Good 89.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 78.9 /100 | #141 | Good 86.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 74.1 /100 | #106 | Good 67.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 74.2 /100 | #82 | Good 62.5% |
| Associate's Degree | 76.7 /100 | #56 | Good 51.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 73.4 /100 | #58 | Good 43.3% |
| Master's Degree | 70.3 /100 | #47 | Good 18.5% |
| Professional Degree | 66.0 /100 | #50 | Good 5.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49.6 /100 | #78 | Average 2.2% |
Paraguayan Disability
In terms of disability, Paraguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (44.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (20.2%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 85.2 /100 | #30 | Excellent 10.3% |
| Males | 87.0 /100 | #29 | Excellent 9.8% |
| Females | 84.1 /100 | #36 | Excellent 10.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 81.0 /100 | #282 | Excellent 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 81.7 /100 | #60 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 83.0 /100 | #69 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 82.1 /100 | #38 | Excellent 9.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 92.6 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 20.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 96.7 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 44.7% |
| Vision | 84.5 /100 | #64 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Hearing | 88.1 /100 | #49 | Excellent 2.6% |
| Cognitive | 79.4 /100 | #83 | Good 16.5% |
| Ambulatory | 86.6 /100 | #40 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Self-Care | 80.8 /100 | #37 | Excellent 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Paraguayans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Paraguayans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Over the Age of 75
44.7%
(96.7/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.0%
(96.4/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.1%
(96.2/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.4%
(95.8/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
85.6%
(94.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Paraguayans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Paraguayans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.25
(16.9/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.1%
(24.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
27.6%
(25.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
17.1%
(37.2/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
33.8%
(42.4/100)
What is Paraguayan per capita income in the United States?
Paraguayan per capita income in the United States is $46,666, which is good, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan median family income in the United States?
Paraguayan median family income in the United States is $104,803, which is good, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan median household income in the United States?
Paraguayan median household income in the United States is $89,321, which is good, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan median earnings in the United States?
Paraguayan median earnings in the United States is $47,192, which is good, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan median male earnings in the United States?
Paraguayan median male earnings in the United States is $55,046, which is good, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan median female earnings in the United States?
Paraguayan median female earnings in the United States is $39,402, which is good, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Paraguayan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.0%, which is average, ranking it 173rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level in the United States is 11.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among families in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among families in the United States is 8.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among males in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among males in the United States is 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 67th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among females in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among females in the United States is 12.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 42nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.0%, which is good, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Paraguayan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan unemployment in the United States?
Paraguayan unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 86th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Paraguayan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Paraguayan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of family households in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of family households in the United States is 64.8%, which is average, ranking it 148th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.6%, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.9%, which is good, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan average family size in the United States?
Paraguayan average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is poor, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.8%, which is good, ranking it 111th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.0%, which is good, ranking it 95th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Paraguayan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Paraguayan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 36th 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.