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SOCIAL INDEX
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SOCIAL RATING
250th/ 347
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Salvadoran Geographic Distribution
Salvadoran Income
In terms of income, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($55,412), wage/income gap percentage (23.0%), and median household income ($82,449), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($48,646), median female earnings ($37,083), and per capita income ($38,858).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.5 /100 | #266 | Tragic $38,858 |
| Median Family Income | 1.2 /100 | #239 | Tragic $94,109 |
| Median Household Income | 15.4 /100 | #211 | Poor $82,449 |
| Median Earnings | 0.7 /100 | #265 | Tragic $42,912 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.3 /100 | #272 | Tragic $48,646 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.4 /100 | #264 | Tragic $37,083 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #56 | Exceptional $55,412 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 2.8 /100 | #237 | Tragic $88,198 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 6.0 /100 | #220 | Tragic $94,842 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 12.9 /100 | #207 | Poor $59,141 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.9 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 23.0% |
Salvadoran Poverty
In terms of poverty, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.9%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.1%), and poverty level among single males (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (6.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.8%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.4 /100 | #241 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Families | 0.3 /100 | #250 | Tragic 10.7% |
| Males | 0.6 /100 | #231 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Females | 0.3 /100 | #249 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 98.4 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 19.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 1.4 /100 | #236 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.6 /100 | #238 | Tragic 19.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.3 /100 | #253 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.3 /100 | #248 | Tragic 19.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #258 | Tragic 19.4% |
| Single Males | 83.7 /100 | #132 | Excellent 12.5% |
| Single Females | 5.5 /100 | #228 | Tragic 21.9% |
| Single Fathers | 100.0 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Single Mothers | 1.8 /100 | #240 | Tragic 30.6% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #265 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 2.7 /100 | #232 | Tragic 13.2% |
Salvadoran Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.2%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.8%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Males | 1.0 /100 | #241 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.1 /100 | #258 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.1 /100 | #262 | Tragic 18.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 2.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 10.7% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 4.4 /100 | #227 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.5 /100 | #240 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.4 /100 | #243 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.7 /100 | #250 | Tragic 4.8% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.2 /100 | #258 | Tragic 5.1% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 75 | 15.4 /100 | #209 | Poor 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 5.5 /100 | #229 | Tragic 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 10.7 /100 | #209 | Poor 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 6.2% |
Salvadoran Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 66.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 41.0 /100 | #180 | Average 79.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 1.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 34.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 74.8 /100 | #150 | Good 75.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.5 /100 | #243 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 3.8 /100 | #221 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.4 /100 | #251 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 1.7 /100 | #234 | Tragic 82.0% |
Salvadoran Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.48), percentage of family households with children (29.9%), and percentage of family households (67.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.9%), percentage of population currently married (43.5%), and percentage of single mother households (7.5%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 67.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 29.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 1.9 /100 | #227 | Tragic 44.7% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 3.48 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.1 /100 | #271 | Tragic 7.5% |
| Currently Married | 0.1 /100 | #270 | Tragic 43.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 98.2 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.3 /100 | #252 | Tragic 36.0% |
Salvadoran Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.0%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.3%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 72.4 /100 | #155 | Good 10.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 68.7 /100 | #161 | Good 90.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 84.7 /100 | #138 | Excellent 56.3% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 99.8 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 21.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 7.8% |
Salvadoran Education Level
In terms of education level, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.5%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (3.7%), percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (96.0%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (95.7%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 96.4% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 96.3% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 96.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 96.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #344 | Tragic 95.7% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 95.0% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #343 | Tragic 94.6% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #345 | Tragic 93.9% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 91.5% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 90.9% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #342 | Tragic 89.6% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #341 | Tragic 87.5% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #340 | Tragic 86.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #339 | Tragic 84.5% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 81.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #333 | Tragic 78.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 57.3% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.0 /100 | #308 | Tragic 51.8% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 39.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 31.8% |
| Master's Degree | 0.3 /100 | #270 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Professional Degree | 0.4 /100 | #284 | Tragic 3.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.5 /100 | #270 | Tragic 1.5% |
Salvadoran Disability
In terms of disability, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.5%), percentage of population with a disability (10.9%), and percentage of males with a disability (10.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.0%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.8 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Males | 99.6 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Females | 99.8 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 99.5 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 98.6 /100 | #103 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 99.6 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 6.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 91.9 /100 | #136 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.8 /100 | #250 | Tragic 25.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.3 /100 | #263 | Tragic 48.9% |
| Vision | 27.4 /100 | #189 | Fair 2.2% |
| Hearing | 99.6 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 2.6% |
| Cognitive | 6.7 /100 | #217 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Ambulatory | 98.4 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 36.4 /100 | #183 | Fair 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Salvadorans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Salvadorans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.48
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.9%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
67.2%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
7.8%
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
66.8%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Salvadorans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Salvadorans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
3.7%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education
95.0%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education
95.7%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
96.0%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 5th Grade Education
94.6%
(0.0/100)
What is Salvadoran per capita income in the United States?
Salvadoran per capita income in the United States is $38,858, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median family income in the United States?
Salvadoran median family income in the United States is $94,109, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median household income in the United States?
Salvadoran median household income in the United States is $82,449, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median earnings in the United States?
Salvadoran median earnings in the United States is $42,912, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median male earnings in the United States?
Salvadoran median male earnings in the United States is $48,646, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median female earnings in the United States?
Salvadoran median female earnings in the United States is $37,083, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Salvadoran wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 80th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among families in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among families in the United States is 10.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among males in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among males in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among females in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among single males in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among single females in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran unemployment in the United States?
Salvadoran unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Salvadoran unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Salvadoran unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of family households in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of family households in the United States is 67.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 33rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran average family size in the United States?
Salvadoran average family size in the United States is 3.48, which is exceptional, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of single father households in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Salvadoran percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th 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.