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Salvadoran Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.