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SOCIAL INDEX
41.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
201st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Portuguese Geographic Distribution
Portuguese Income
In terms of income, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($54,436), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($99,429), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($105,309), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.4%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($61,440), and per capita income ($44,362).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 68.7 /100 | #154 | Good $44,362 |
| Median Family Income | 86.3 /100 | #135 | Excellent $106,286 |
| Median Household Income | 92.3 /100 | #128 | Exceptional $88,976 |
| Median Earnings | 90.4 /100 | #135 | Exceptional $48,032 |
| Median Male Earnings | 89.4 /100 | #131 | Excellent $56,663 |
| Median Female Earnings | 73.0 /100 | #157 | Good $40,177 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 99.6 /100 | #81 | Exceptional $54,436 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 93.7 /100 | #116 | Exceptional $99,429 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 92.4 /100 | #126 | Exceptional $105,309 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 62.1 /100 | #160 | Good $61,440 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 2.2 /100 | #253 | Tragic 27.4% |
Portuguese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.8%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), and poverty level among females (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (12.2%), poverty level among single males (12.9%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (13.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 92.1 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Families | 89.2 /100 | #129 | Excellent 8.4% |
| Males | 91.0 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Females | 93.1 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 12.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 17.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 40.3 /100 | #183 | Average 13.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 83.0 /100 | #142 | Excellent 16.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 90.6 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 15.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 87.5 /100 | #135 | Excellent 15.5% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 91.8 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 15.3% |
| Single Males | 30.2 /100 | #189 | Fair 12.9% |
| Single Females | 81.5 /100 | #149 | Excellent 20.5% |
| Single Fathers | 62.3 /100 | #158 | Good 16.2% |
| Single Mothers | 73.2 /100 | #154 | Good 28.8% |
| Married Couples | 98.3 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 84.1 /100 | #139 | Excellent 10.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 61.3 /100 | #158 | Good 12.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 25.1 /100 | #199 | Fair 12.2% |
Portuguese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.4%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (11.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 19.0 /100 | #208 | Poor 5.4% |
| Males | 3.5 /100 | #220 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Females | 28.6 /100 | #192 | Fair 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 30.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 67.3 /100 | #155 | Good 17.4% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 21.8 /100 | #199 | Fair 10.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.5 /100 | #251 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.8 /100 | #234 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 1.1 /100 | #234 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 1.1 /100 | #243 | Tragic 4.8% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.3 /100 | #251 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 97.9 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 6.2 /100 | #227 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 1.1 /100 | #253 | Tragic 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 15.9 /100 | #203 | Poor 5.6% |
Portuguese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.0%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 1.6 /100 | #251 | Tragic 64.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 6.4 /100 | #225 | Tragic 79.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.9 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 40.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 99.3 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 76.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 21.2 /100 | #194 | Fair 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.8 /100 | #248 | Tragic 84.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 31.9 /100 | #190 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 4.7 /100 | #217 | Tragic 82.2% |
Portuguese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.8%), percentage of married-couple family households (47.8%), and percentage of population currently married (47.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (33.8%), and average family size (3.19).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 65.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 77.8 /100 | #151 | Good 27.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 95.5 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 47.8% |
| Average Family Size | 6.0 /100 | #227 | Tragic 3.19 |
| Single Father Households | 4.1 /100 | #241 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 40.0 /100 | #178 | Fair 6.4% |
| Currently Married | 84.2 /100 | #128 | Excellent 47.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 23.5 /100 | #202 | Fair 12.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 5.4 /100 | #220 | Tragic 33.8% |
Portuguese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.5 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 8.6% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.5 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 91.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 58.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 99.8 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 21.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 7.4% |
Portuguese Education Level
In terms of education level, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.9%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.1%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (57.2%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (63.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (35.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 43.9 /100 | #180 | Average 2.1% |
| Nursery School | 41.8 /100 | #183 | Average 98.0% |
| Kindergarten | 43.5 /100 | #181 | Average 97.9% |
| 1st Grade | 44.2 /100 | #181 | Average 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 42.4 /100 | #182 | Average 97.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 36.2 /100 | #186 | Fair 97.7% |
| 4th Grade | 29.2 /100 | #194 | Fair 97.4% |
| 5th Grade | 7.8 /100 | #213 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 6th Grade | 8.2 /100 | #214 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | 13.6 /100 | #211 | Poor 95.8% |
| 8th Grade | 14.3 /100 | #208 | Poor 95.5% |
| 9th Grade | 9.2 /100 | #218 | Tragic 94.5% |
| 10th Grade | 12.1 /100 | #217 | Poor 93.3% |
| 11th Grade | 10.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 92.0% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 10.6 /100 | #211 | Poor 90.6% |
| High School Diploma | 14.4 /100 | #208 | Poor 88.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | 15.9 /100 | #201 | Poor 85.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 5.6 /100 | #220 | Tragic 63.4% |
| College, 1 year or more | 5.4 /100 | #223 | Tragic 57.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.2 /100 | #220 | Tragic 44.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.2 /100 | #226 | Tragic 35.5% |
| Master's Degree | 11.2 /100 | #225 | Poor 13.9% |
| Professional Degree | 10.5 /100 | #215 | Poor 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21.4 /100 | #202 | Fair 1.8% |
Portuguese Disability
In terms of disability, Portuguese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.5%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.1%), and percentage of population with a disability (12.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Males | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 12.3% |
| Females | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 1.6% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 4.9 /100 | #234 | Tragic 11.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 37.8 /100 | #187 | Fair 23.5% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 29.3 /100 | #191 | Fair 47.6% |
| Vision | 4.9 /100 | #218 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 0.1 /100 | #260 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Cognitive | 94.7 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Ambulatory | 4.0 /100 | #228 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Self-Care | 0.4 /100 | #250 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Portuguese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Portuguese in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
17.8%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
40.0%
(99.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
65.8%
(99.9/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
7.4%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
21.8%
(99.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Portuguese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Portuguese in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
10.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.6%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
5.6%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74
5.7%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17
6.1%
(0.1/100)
What is Portuguese per capita income in the United States?
Portuguese per capita income in the United States is $44,362, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese median family income in the United States?
Portuguese median family income in the United States is $106,286, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese median household income in the United States?
Portuguese median household income in the United States is $88,976, which is exceptional, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese median earnings in the United States?
Portuguese median earnings in the United States is $48,032, which is exceptional, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese median male earnings in the United States?
Portuguese median male earnings in the United States is $56,663, which is excellent, ranking it 131st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese median female earnings in the United States?
Portuguese median female earnings in the United States is $40,177, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Portuguese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among families in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among families in the United States is 8.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among males in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among males in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among females in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among females in the United States is 12.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.9%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.2%, which is good, ranking it 158th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Portuguese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.8%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese unemployment in the United States?
Portuguese unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Portuguese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Portuguese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of family households in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of family households in the United States is 65.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.6%, which is good, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese average family size in the United States?
Portuguese average family size in the United States is 3.19, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.4%, which is fair, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Portuguese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Portuguese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th 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.