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SOCIAL INDEX
67.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
170th/ 347
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Peruvian Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.