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

Peruvian Social Profile
Good

7,588
SOCIAL INDEX
67.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
170th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Peruvian Income

In terms of income, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,181), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,611), and wage/income gap percentage (25.6%), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($50,815), median female earnings ($36,691), and median earnings ($43,474).
Peruvian Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
52.0
/100
|
#156
Average
$40,418
Median Family Income
52.5
/100
|
#155
Average
$96,224
Median Household Income
56.8
/100
|
#121
Average
$82,671
Median Earnings
49.4
/100
|
#150
Average
$43,474
Median Male Earnings
48.4
/100
|
#160
Average
$50,815
Median Female Earnings
48.9
/100
|
#160
Average
$36,691
Householder Age | Under 25 years
68.6
/100
|
#67
Good
$50,181
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
55.2
/100
|
#132
Average
$90,048
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
55.6
/100
|
#136
Average
$95,936
Householder Age | Over 65 years
59.3
/100
|
#136
Average
$57,611
Wage/Income Gap
57.1
/100
|
#159
Average
25.6%

Peruvian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.7%), poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%), and poverty level among single females (19.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (11.5%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (16.1%).
Peruvian Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
80.8
/100
|
#135
Excellent
12.0%
Families
81.3
/100
|
#169
Excellent
9.0%
Males
82.2
/100
|
#132
Excellent
10.8%
Females
80.7
/100
|
#137
Excellent
13.0%
Females 18 to 24 years
83.7
/100
|
#22
Excellent
17.7%
Females 25 to 34 years
84.2
/100
|
#108
Excellent
12.9%
Children Under 5 years
79.3
/100
|
#117
Good
16.4%
Children Under 16 years
78.5
/100
|
#142
Good
15.8%
Boys Under 16 years
77.5
/100
|
#142
Good
16.1%
Girls Under 16 years
79.4
/100
|
#130
Good
15.8%
Single Males
89.7
/100
|
#59
Excellent
11.7%
Single Females
84.4
/100
|
#79
Excellent
19.7%
Single Fathers
78.5
/100
|
#69
Good
15.2%
Single Mothers
84.0
/100
|
#82
Excellent
27.7%
Married Couples
85.1
/100
|
#197
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors Over 65 years
75.1
/100
|
#228
Good
11.5%
Seniors Over 75 years
71.9
/100
|
#237
Good
13.0%
Receiving Food Stamps
81.8
/100
|
#181
Excellent
11.7%

Peruvian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.3%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.6%).
Peruvian Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
89.9
/100
|
#202
Excellent
5.5%
Males
93.5
/100
|
#178
Exceptional
5.4%
Females
84.8
/100
|
#223
Excellent
5.6%
Youth < 25
88.6
/100
|
#196
Excellent
12.2%
Age | 16 to 19 years
87.3
/100
|
#175
Excellent
18.5%
Age | 20 to 24 years
90.2
/100
|
#194
Exceptional
10.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.8
/100
|
#167
Exceptional
6.7%
Age | 30 to 34 years
93.3
/100
|
#172
Exceptional
5.6%
Age | 35 to 44 years
92.8
/100
|
#173
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 45 to 54 years
90.2
/100
|
#209
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.4
/100
|
#198
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
87.9
/100
|
#238
Excellent
5.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
84.6
/100
|
#232
Excellent
5.6%
Seniors > 65
85.8
/100
|
#228
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 75
77.4
/100
|
#190
Good
9.3%
Women w/ Children < 6
86.8
/100
|
#147
Excellent
7.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
84.9
/100
|
#165
Excellent
8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18
83.8
/100
|
#203
Excellent
5.8%

Peruvian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.6%).
Peruvian Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
76.0
/100
|
#65
Good
66.4%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
87.7
/100
|
#58
Excellent
80.1%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
42.2
/100
|
#262
Average
33.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
64.6
/100
|
#214
Good
74.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.9
/100
|
#144
Good
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
86.4
/100
|
#156
Excellent
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
88.8
/100
|
#73
Excellent
84.7%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
88.8
/100
|
#54
Excellent
83.3%

Peruvian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (31.8%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.7%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.34), percentage of family households with children (29.4%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%).
Peruvian Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
61.2
/100
|
#35
Good
67.3%
Family Households with Children
38.1
/100
|
#49
Fair
29.4%
Married-couple Households
69.4
/100
|
#122
Good
47.7%
Average Family Size
25.5
/100
|
#94
Fair
3.34
Single Father Households
82.1
/100
|
#215
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
62.4
/100
|
#201
Good
6.8%
Currently Married
67.0
/100
|
#182
Good
46.6%
Divorced or Separated
59.8
/100
|
#156
Average
12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women
69.7
/100
|
#177
Good
31.8%

Peruvian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.8%).
Peruvian Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
85.6
/100
|
#225
Excellent
11.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
83.9
/100
|
#224
Excellent
88.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
73.1
/100
|
#187
Good
54.8%
3+ Vehicles Available
48.7
/100
|
#173
Average
19.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
38.3
/100
|
#156
Fair
6.4%

Peruvian Education Level

In terms of education level, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (84.4%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.7%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.8%).
Peruvian Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
63.2
/100
|
#258
Good
2.3%
Nursery School
50.4
/100
|
#259
Average
97.7%
Kindergarten
49.8
/100
|
#260
Average
97.7%
1st Grade
54.6
/100
|
#260
Average
97.6%
2nd Grade
54.7
/100
|
#261
Average
97.6%
3rd Grade
48.1
/100
|
#258
Average
97.4%
4th Grade
55.8
/100
|
#261
Average
97.1%
5th Grade
57.6
/100
|
#264
Average
96.8%
6th Grade
47.9
/100
|
#267
Average
96.4%
7th Grade
52.5
/100
|
#279
Average
95.0%
8th Grade
51.7
/100
|
#279
Average
94.6%
9th Grade
58.7
/100
|
#275
Average
93.6%
10th Grade
62.8
/100
|
#274
Good
92.3%
11th Grade
63.9
/100
|
#254
Good
91.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma
66.1
/100
|
#239
Good
89.7%
High School Diploma
63.0
/100
|
#247
Good
87.4%
GED/Equivalency
66.6
/100
|
#221
Good
84.4%
College, Under 1 year
60.8
/100
|
#212
Good
63.5%
College, 1 year or more
60.4
/100
|
#204
Good
58.1%
Associate's Degree
60.4
/100
|
#183
Good
45.4%
Bachelor's Degree
55.7
/100
|
#171
Average
37.4%
Master's Degree
46.2
/100
|
#168
Average
14.8%
Professional Degree
40.9
/100
|
#168
Average
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
30.1
/100
|
#192
Fair
1.7%

Peruvian Disability

In terms of disability, Peruvians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), 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 (47.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.2%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.6%).
Peruvian Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
81.5
/100
|
#53
Excellent
10.6%
Males
83.3
/100
|
#50
Excellent
10.1%
Females
80.3
/100
|
#56
Excellent
11.0%
Age | Under 5 years
86.2
/100
|
#204
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
77.2
/100
|
#113
Good
5.2%
Age | 18 to 34 years
83.8
/100
|
#61
Excellent
5.6%
Age | 35 to 64 years
79.7
/100
|
#58
Good
9.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
83.9
/100
|
#104
Excellent
22.1%
Age | Over 75 years
84.0
/100
|
#135
Excellent
47.1%
Vision
80.9
/100
|
#116
Excellent
2.0%
Hearing
86.3
/100
|
#71
Excellent
2.7%
Cognitive
78.3
/100
|
#91
Good
16.6%
Ambulatory
82.5
/100
|
#71
Excellent
5.6%
Self-Care
75.3
/100
|
#120
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Peruvians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Peruvians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.4%
(93.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.6%
(93.3/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.8%
(92.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.4/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.7%
(91.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Peruvians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Peruvians in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.34
(25.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.7%
(30.1/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.4%
(38.1/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.4%
(38.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
4.4%
(40.9/100)
What is Peruvian per capita income in the United States?
Peruvian per capita income in the United States is $40,418, which is average, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median family income in the United States?
Peruvian median family income in the United States is $96,224, which is average, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median household income in the United States?
Peruvian median household income in the United States is $82,671, which is average, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median earnings in the United States is $43,474, which is average, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median male earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median male earnings in the United States is $50,815, which is average, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian median female earnings in the United States?
Peruvian median female earnings in the United States is $36,691, which is average, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Peruvian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.6%, which is average, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level in the United States is 12.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among families in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among families in the United States is 9.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among males in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among females in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among females in the United States is 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.8%, which is good, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.2%, which is good, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Peruvian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemployment in the United States?
Peruvian unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Peruvian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Peruvian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 223rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of family households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of family households in the United States is 67.3%, which is good, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.7%, which is good, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian average family size in the United States?
Peruvian average family size in the United States is 3.34, which is fair, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.8%, which is good, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 46.6%, which is good, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.8%, which is good, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Peruvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Peruvian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 56th 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.