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SOCIAL INDEX
0.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
347th/ 347
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Puerto Rican Geographic Distribution
Puerto Rican Income
In terms of income, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (18.7%), per capita income ($31,268), and median male earnings ($40,071), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($39,726), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($42,550), and median female earnings ($31,560).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic $31,268 |
| Median Family Income | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic $70,423 |
| Median Household Income | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic $59,197 |
| Median Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic $35,560 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic $40,071 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic $31,560 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic $39,726 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic $65,996 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic $69,234 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic $42,550 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #7 | Exceptional 18.7% |
Puerto Rican Poverty
In terms of poverty, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level (23.7%), poverty level among families (20.3%), and poverty level among males (22.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level (23.7%), poverty level among families (20.3%), and poverty level among males (22.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 23.7% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 20.3% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 22.0% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 25.2% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 29.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 26.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 34.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 32.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 32.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 32.7% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 25.1% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 34.1% |
| Single Fathers | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 31.5% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 44.5% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 21.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 23.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 26.0% |
Puerto Rican Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.4%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment (8.4%), unemployment rate among males (8.6%), and unemploymnet rate among females (8.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 8.4% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 8.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 27.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 16.7% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 11.1% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 8.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 6.8% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #328 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.3 /100 | #269 | Tragic 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 9.0% |
Puerto Rican Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.3%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (58.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (73.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (58.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (73.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (68.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 58.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 73.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 30.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 68.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 80.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 81.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 80.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 75.9% |
Puerto Rican Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.28), percentage of family households (64.2%), and percentage of single father households (2.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (45.7%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.9%), and percentage of population currently married (39.9%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 33.4 /100 | #184 | Fair 64.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 25.6% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 40.1% |
| Average Family Size | 96.7 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 3.28 |
| Single Father Households | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 8.7% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 39.9% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 45.7% |
Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (84.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 15.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 84.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 47.1% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 15.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 4.7% |
Puerto Rican Education Level
In terms of education level, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.3%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.7%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (89.8%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (88.4%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.8%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 3.4 /100 | #230 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 2.6 /100 | #231 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 2.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 1st Grade | 3.0 /100 | #231 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.7 /100 | #253 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.2 /100 | #271 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 96.1% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 95.5% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 94.0% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 93.2% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 89.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 88.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 86.5% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 84.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 81.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 56.8% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 52.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 40.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #289 | Tragic 31.0% |
| Master's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 11.2% |
| Professional Degree | 0.1 /100 | #316 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.1 /100 | #298 | Tragic 1.4% |
Puerto Rican Disability
In terms of disability, Puerto Ricans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (3.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (8.0%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability (16.1%), percentage of males with a disability (15.6%), and percentage of females with a disability (16.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 15.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 16.6% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 1.7% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 8.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 29.1% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 52.9% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #347 | Tragic 3.9% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 19.2% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 8.9% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #346 | Tragic 3.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Puerto Ricans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Puerto Ricans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
18.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.28
(96.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
64.2%
(33.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
2.3%
(3.4/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
97.7%
(3.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Puerto Ricans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Puerto Ricans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
75.9%
(0.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
68.3%
(0.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
80.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
73.1%
(0.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
81.2%
(0.0/100)
What is Puerto Rican per capita income in the United States?
Puerto Rican per capita income in the United States is $31,268, which is tragic, ranking it 341st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican median family income in the United States?
Puerto Rican median family income in the United States is $70,423, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican median household income in the United States?
Puerto Rican median household income in the United States is $59,197, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican median earnings in the United States?
Puerto Rican median earnings in the United States is $35,560, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican median male earnings in the United States?
Puerto Rican median male earnings in the United States is $40,071, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican median female earnings in the United States?
Puerto Rican median female earnings in the United States is $31,560, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Puerto Rican wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 18.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level in the United States is 23.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among families in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among families in the United States is 20.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among males in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among males in the United States is 22.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among females in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among females in the United States is 25.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 32.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among single males in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among single males in the United States is 25.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 343rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among single females in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among single females in the United States is 34.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 31.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Puerto Rican poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 44.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 347th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 26.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 346th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican unemployment in the United States?
Puerto Rican unemployment in the United States is 8.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 340th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Puerto Rican unemployment rate among males in the United States is 8.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Puerto Rican unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 8.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 342nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of family households in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of family households with children in the United States is 25.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican average family size in the United States?
Puerto Rican average family size in the United States is 3.28, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of single father households in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 45.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 15.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 344th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Puerto Rican percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Puerto Rican percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 16.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 345th 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.