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

Salvadoran Social Profile
Average

6,267
SOCIAL INDEX
45.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
282nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Salvadoran Income

In terms of income, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,520), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,604), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($44,673), median female earnings ($33,948), and median earnings ($39,342).
Salvadoran Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
34.4
/100
|
#267
Fair
$35,528
Median Family Income
37.4
/100
|
#235
Fair
$86,463
Median Household Income
44.6
/100
|
#211
Average
$75,713
Median Earnings
32.2
/100
|
#262
Fair
$39,342
Median Male Earnings
30.0
/100
|
#270
Fair
$44,673
Median Female Earnings
32.2
/100
|
#265
Fair
$33,948
Householder Age | Under 25 years
66.1
/100
|
#83
Good
$49,520
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
40.2
/100
|
#239
Average
$80,308
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
41.8
/100
|
#220
Average
$87,062
Householder Age | Over 65 years
50.3
/100
|
#208
Average
$54,604
Wage/Income Gap
68.3
/100
|
#82
Good
23.2%

Salvadoran Poverty

In terms of poverty, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.3%), poverty level among single fathers (15.0%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (12.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (19.9%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.6%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.6%).
Salvadoran Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
66.6
/100
|
#240
Good
14.1%
Families
68.0
/100
|
#255
Good
10.9%
Males
69.5
/100
|
#233
Good
12.7%
Females
66.1
/100
|
#248
Good
15.4%
Females 18 to 24 years
75.6
/100
|
#100
Good
19.3%
Females 25 to 34 years
73.8
/100
|
#239
Good
14.9%
Children Under 5 years
64.2
/100
|
#238
Good
19.9%
Children Under 16 years
60.8
/100
|
#258
Good
19.6%
Boys Under 16 years
61.6
/100
|
#251
Good
19.6%
Girls Under 16 years
60.4
/100
|
#261
Good
19.9%
Single Males
86.7
/100
|
#116
Excellent
12.3%
Single Females
70.5
/100
|
#234
Good
22.4%
Single Fathers
79.8
/100
|
#49
Good
15.0%
Single Mothers
69.9
/100
|
#241
Good
31.1%
Married Couples
74.8
/100
|
#289
Good
6.7%
Seniors Over 65 years
67.5
/100
|
#273
Good
12.4%
Seniors Over 75 years
66.3
/100
|
#270
Good
13.8%
Receiving Food Stamps
78.0
/100
|
#222
Good
12.7%

Salvadoran Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among males (5.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.7%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.4%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.2%).
Salvadoran Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
86.1
/100
|
#259
Excellent
5.9%
Males
91.5
/100
|
#229
Exceptional
5.7%
Females
78.0
/100
|
#287
Good
6.2%
Youth < 25
84.9
/100
|
#256
Excellent
12.8%
Age | 16 to 19 years
81.3
/100
|
#257
Excellent
19.9%
Age | 20 to 24 years
88.8
/100
|
#231
Excellent
10.8%
Age | 25 to 29 years
89.2
/100
|
#225
Excellent
7.1%
Age | 30 to 34 years
90.0
/100
|
#242
Exceptional
6.1%
Age | 35 to 44 years
89.3
/100
|
#244
Excellent
5.2%
Age | 45 to 54 years
88.4
/100
|
#243
Excellent
4.9%
Age | 55 to 59 years
90.3
/100
|
#257
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 60 to 64 years
84.3
/100
|
#290
Excellent
5.4%
Age | 65 to 74 years
82.2
/100
|
#291
Excellent
5.9%
Seniors > 65
83.0
/100
|
#297
Excellent
5.7%
Seniors > 75
74.4
/100
|
#244
Good
9.7%
Women w/ Children < 6
84.0
/100
|
#221
Excellent
8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
83.8
/100
|
#200
Excellent
9.1%
Women w/ Children < 18
76.1
/100
|
#279
Good
6.4%

Salvadoran Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.0%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.0%), 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 (75.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.6%).
Salvadoran Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
80.2
/100
|
#41
Excellent
67.0%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
82.2
/100
|
#177
Excellent
79.4%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
42.3
/100
|
#259
Average
33.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
69.1
/100
|
#160
Good
75.0%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
69.5
/100
|
#251
Good
83.6%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
82.1
/100
|
#226
Excellent
84.0%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
79.6
/100
|
#248
Good
83.5%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
79.9
/100
|
#220
Good
81.9%

Salvadoran Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.9%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.8%), and percentage of family households (67.3%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.52), percentage of family households with children (30.3%), and percentage of single mother households (7.7%).
Salvadoran Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
61.1
/100
|
#36
Good
67.3%
Family Households with Children
44.4
/100
|
#20
Average
30.3%
Married-couple Households
53.1
/100
|
#231
Average
44.9%
Average Family Size
42.2
/100
|
#21
Average
3.52
Single Father Households
69.2
/100
|
#313
Good
2.9%
Single Mother Households
45.7
/100
|
#265
Average
7.7%
Currently Married
48.3
/100
|
#266
Average
43.6%
Divorced or Separated
65.3
/100
|
#103
Good
11.8%
Births to Unmarried Women
57.6
/100
|
#253
Average
35.9%

Salvadoran Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.9%).
Salvadoran Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
87.9
/100
|
#173
Excellent
10.4%
1+ Vehicles Available
86.3
/100
|
#178
Excellent
89.7%
2+ Vehicles Available
76.4
/100
|
#156
Good
55.9%
3+ Vehicles Available
59.0
/100
|
#78
Average
21.7%
4+ Vehicles Available
52.6
/100
|
#40
Average
7.8%

Salvadoran Education Level

In terms of education level, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (38.6%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (51.7%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (57.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (94.1%), percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (95.2%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (94.8%).
Salvadoran Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
21.7
/100
|
#343
Fair
3.5%
Nursery School
17.5
/100
|
#344
Poor
96.5%
Kindergarten
17.1
/100
|
#344
Poor
96.5%
1st Grade
18.5
/100
|
#343
Poor
96.4%
2nd Grade
16.0
/100
|
#343
Poor
96.2%
3rd Grade
10.1
/100
|
#343
Poor
95.9%
4th Grade
5.7
/100
|
#342
Tragic
95.2%
5th Grade
9.4
/100
|
#342
Tragic
94.8%
6th Grade
5.3
/100
|
#342
Tragic
94.1%
7th Grade
9.9
/100
|
#341
Tragic
91.5%
8th Grade
9.4
/100
|
#341
Tragic
90.9%
9th Grade
12.3
/100
|
#341
Poor
89.5%
10th Grade
13.7
/100
|
#341
Poor
87.3%
11th Grade
16.1
/100
|
#340
Poor
85.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma
19.0
/100
|
#337
Poor
84.0%
High School Diploma
16.9
/100
|
#336
Poor
81.3%
GED/Equivalency
27.1
/100
|
#331
Fair
78.2%
College, Under 1 year
39.6
/100
|
#309
Fair
57.1%
College, 1 year or more
40.5
/100
|
#303
Average
51.7%
Associate's Degree
40.8
/100
|
#292
Average
38.6%
Bachelor's Degree
37.5
/100
|
#271
Fair
31.4%
Master's Degree
27.3
/100
|
#266
Fair
12.0%
Professional Degree
24.0
/100
|
#275
Fair
3.5%
Doctorate Degree
17.8
/100
|
#275
Poor
1.4%

Salvadoran Disability

In terms of disability, Salvadorans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.6%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.5%).
Salvadoran Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
81.8
/100
|
#51
Excellent
10.5%
Males
84.1
/100
|
#48
Excellent
10.1%
Females
80.0
/100
|
#59
Excellent
11.0%
Age | Under 5 years
90.2
/100
|
#71
Exceptional
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
79.2
/100
|
#88
Good
5.1%
Age | 18 to 34 years
84.3
/100
|
#56
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 35 to 64 years
72.2
/100
|
#120
Good
10.5%
Age | 65 to 74 years
71.7
/100
|
#248
Good
24.8%
Age | Over 75 years
73.3
/100
|
#263
Good
49.2%
Vision
77.6
/100
|
#168
Good
2.1%
Hearing
89.5
/100
|
#34
Excellent
2.6%
Cognitive
58.4
/100
|
#214
Average
17.5%
Ambulatory
81.5
/100
|
#84
Excellent
5.7%
Self-Care
72.8
/100
|
#162
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Salvadorans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Salvadorans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.7%
(91.5/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.2%
(90.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.1%
(90.2/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
6.1%
(90.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.6%
(89.5/100)
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 at least 6th Grade Education
94.1%
(5.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education
95.2%
(5.7/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 5th Grade Education
94.8%
(9.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
90.9%
(9.4/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
91.5%
(9.9/100)
What is Salvadoran per capita income in the United States?
Salvadoran per capita income in the United States is $35,528, which is fair, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median family income in the United States?
Salvadoran median family income in the United States is $86,463, which is fair, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median household income in the United States?
Salvadoran median household income in the United States is $75,713, which is average, 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 $39,342, which is fair, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median male earnings in the United States?
Salvadoran median male earnings in the United States is $44,673, which is fair, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran median female earnings in the United States?
Salvadoran median female earnings in the United States is $33,948, which is fair, ranking it 265th 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 23.2%, which is good, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran poverty level in the United States?
Salvadoran poverty level in the United States is 14.1%, which is good, ranking it 240th 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 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 255th 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 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 233rd 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 15.4%, which is good, ranking it 248th 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 19.6%, which is good, ranking it 258th 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 12.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 116th 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 22.4%, which is good, ranking it 234th 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 15.0%, which is good, ranking it 49th 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 31.1%, which is good, ranking it 241st 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 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran unemployment in the United States?
Salvadoran unemployment in the United States is 5.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 259th 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 exceptional, ranking it 229th 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 6.2%, which is good, ranking it 287th 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 67.3%, which is good, ranking it 36th 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 30.3%, which is average, ranking it 20th 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 44.9%, which is average, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Salvadoran average family size in the United States?
Salvadoran average family size in the United States is 3.52, which is average, ranking it 21st 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 good, ranking it 313th 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 7.7%, which is average, ranking it 265th 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 43.6%, which is average, ranking it 266th 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 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 103rd 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 35.9%, which is average, ranking it 253rd 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 10.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 51st 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 10.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 48th 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 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 59th 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.