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

Samoan Social Profile
Good

7,550
SOCIAL INDEX
67.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
176th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Samoan Income

In terms of income, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,408), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,873), and wage/income gap percentage (26.4%), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($34,426), per capita income ($36,431), and median earnings ($40,745).
Samoan Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
37.6
/100
|
#251
Fair
$36,431
Median Family Income
47.2
/100
|
#187
Average
$92,816
Median Household Income
53.3
/100
|
#145
Average
$80,687
Median Earnings
38.0
/100
|
#241
Fair
$40,745
Median Male Earnings
38.6
/100
|
#218
Fair
$47,538
Median Female Earnings
35.1
/100
|
#251
Fair
$34,426
Householder Age | Under 25 years
73.3
/100
|
#36
Good
$51,408
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
48.2
/100
|
#183
Average
$85,519
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
53.0
/100
|
#155
Average
$94,267
Householder Age | Over 65 years
69.1
/100
|
#61
Good
$60,873
Wage/Income Gap
53.8
/100
|
#185
Average
26.4%

Samoan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.8%), poverty level among single males (11.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (20.9%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (15.7%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (16.4%).
Samoan Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
81.1
/100
|
#134
Excellent
11.9%
Families
84.1
/100
|
#134
Excellent
8.6%
Males
82.5
/100
|
#130
Excellent
10.8%
Females
80.9
/100
|
#136
Excellent
13.0%
Females 18 to 24 years
80.1
/100
|
#48
Excellent
18.4%
Females 25 to 34 years
81.5
/100
|
#157
Excellent
13.4%
Children Under 5 years
79.0
/100
|
#122
Good
16.4%
Children Under 16 years
79.2
/100
|
#132
Good
15.6%
Boys Under 16 years
79.0
/100
|
#124
Good
15.7%
Girls Under 16 years
79.8
/100
|
#120
Good
15.7%
Single Males
89.8
/100
|
#56
Excellent
11.6%
Single Females
78.0
/100
|
#153
Good
20.9%
Single Fathers
84.0
/100
|
#18
Excellent
14.0%
Single Mothers
79.3
/100
|
#145
Good
28.9%
Married Couples
90.0
/100
|
#123
Excellent
4.8%
Seniors Over 65 years
89.5
/100
|
#70
Excellent
9.6%
Seniors Over 75 years
88.3
/100
|
#51
Excellent
10.7%
Receiving Food Stamps
82.0
/100
|
#179
Excellent
11.6%

Samoan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.9%), unemployment rate among males (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.7%).
Samoan Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
89.5
/100
|
#214
Excellent
5.5%
Males
92.4
/100
|
#212
Exceptional
5.6%
Females
85.4
/100
|
#209
Excellent
5.5%
Youth < 25
88.7
/100
|
#193
Excellent
12.1%
Age | 16 to 19 years
88.5
/100
|
#133
Excellent
18.2%
Age | 20 to 24 years
91.1
/100
|
#159
Exceptional
10.4%
Age | 25 to 29 years
91.7
/100
|
#173
Exceptional
6.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
92.0
/100
|
#212
Exceptional
5.8%
Age | 35 to 44 years
90.1
/100
|
#231
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 45 to 54 years
92.1
/100
|
#136
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 55 to 59 years
92.6
/100
|
#190
Exceptional
4.9%
Age | 60 to 64 years
90.5
/100
|
#123
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
87.6
/100
|
#81
Excellent
5.3%
Seniors > 65
88.1
/100
|
#103
Excellent
5.1%
Seniors > 75
73.6
/100
|
#257
Good
9.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
81.9
/100
|
#257
Excellent
8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
89.5
/100
|
#58
Excellent
8.2%
Women w/ Children < 18
84.5
/100
|
#192
Excellent
5.7%

Samoan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.1%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.8%).
Samoan Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
71.6
/100
|
#122
Good
65.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
79.4
/100
|
#226
Good
79.0%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
63.2
/100
|
#93
Good
38.1%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
83.1
/100
|
#41
Excellent
77.3%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
66.6
/100
|
#277
Good
83.1%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
74.0
/100
|
#288
Good
82.9%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
76.3
/100
|
#273
Good
83.1%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
78.7
/100
|
#233
Good
81.7%

Samoan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (49.4%), percentage of single father households (2.6%), and percentage of population currently married (47.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.47), percentage of family households with children (30.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.0%).
Samoan Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
69.1
/100
|
#12
Good
68.6%
Family Households with Children
43.5
/100
|
#25
Average
30.2%
Married-couple Households
79.6
/100
|
#35
Good
49.4%
Average Family Size
37.3
/100
|
#30
Fair
3.47
Single Father Households
76.0
/100
|
#282
Good
2.6%
Single Mother Households
66.5
/100
|
#179
Good
6.6%
Currently Married
70.8
/100
|
#140
Good
47.2%
Divorced or Separated
61.5
/100
|
#135
Good
12.0%
Births to Unmarried Women
70.7
/100
|
#168
Good
31.4%

Samoan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.6%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (9.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (24.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.6%).
Samoan Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
94.3
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
7.6%
1+ Vehicles Available
93.6
/100
|
#31
Exceptional
92.5%
2+ Vehicles Available
92.8
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
61.6%
3+ Vehicles Available
74.2
/100
|
#9
Good
24.9%
4+ Vehicles Available
67.7
/100
|
#8
Good
9.2%

Samoan Education Level

In terms of education level, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.6%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.1%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.4%).
Samoan Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
70.0
/100
|
#208
Good
2.1%
Nursery School
55.9
/100
|
#213
Average
97.9%
Kindergarten
55.6
/100
|
#213
Average
97.9%
1st Grade
60.8
/100
|
#214
Good
97.9%
2nd Grade
61.4
/100
|
#213
Good
97.8%
3rd Grade
54.4
/100
|
#211
Average
97.7%
4th Grade
64.0
/100
|
#209
Good
97.4%
5th Grade
66.5
/100
|
#206
Good
97.2%
6th Grade
57.2
/100
|
#199
Average
96.9%
7th Grade
60.4
/100
|
#220
Good
95.7%
8th Grade
60.4
/100
|
#217
Good
95.4%
9th Grade
69.9
/100
|
#197
Good
94.6%
10th Grade
73.0
/100
|
#201
Good
93.4%
11th Grade
73.1
/100
|
#193
Good
92.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma
73.3
/100
|
#194
Good
90.6%
High School Diploma
70.7
/100
|
#200
Good
88.4%
GED/Equivalency
70.1
/100
|
#198
Good
84.9%
College, Under 1 year
59.7
/100
|
#220
Average
63.2%
College, 1 year or more
55.1
/100
|
#231
Average
56.4%
Associate's Degree
47.7
/100
|
#259
Average
41.0%
Bachelor's Degree
38.4
/100
|
#267
Fair
31.7%
Master's Degree
23.0
/100
|
#295
Fair
11.4%
Professional Degree
20.0
/100
|
#309
Poor
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
15.7
/100
|
#290
Poor
1.4%

Samoan Disability

In terms of disability, Samoans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.7%), and percentage of males with a disability (11.5%).
Samoan Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
66.2
/100
|
#205
Good
11.7%
Males
65.5
/100
|
#224
Good
11.5%
Females
68.5
/100
|
#174
Good
11.8%
Age | Under 5 years
88.0
/100
|
#152
Excellent
1.2%
Age | 5 to 17 years
74.9
/100
|
#143
Good
5.3%
Age | 18 to 34 years
69.7
/100
|
#212
Good
6.4%
Age | 35 to 64 years
60.2
/100
|
#227
Good
11.7%
Age | 65 to 74 years
69.7
/100
|
#258
Good
25.2%
Age | Over 75 years
69.8
/100
|
#286
Good
49.9%
Vision
76.2
/100
|
#187
Good
2.1%
Hearing
71.8
/100
|
#238
Good
3.2%
Cognitive
52.1
/100
|
#252
Average
17.8%
Ambulatory
73.2
/100
|
#185
Good
6.1%
Self-Care
71.6
/100
|
#184
Good
2.4%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Samoans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Samoans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.6%
(94.3/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.5%
(93.6/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
61.6%
(92.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.9%
(92.6/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.6%
(92.4/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Samoans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Samoans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.4%
(15.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.3%
(20.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
11.4%
(23.0/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$34,426
(35.1/100)
#5
Average Family Size
3.47
(37.3/100)
What is Samoan per capita income in the United States?
Samoan per capita income in the United States is $36,431, which is fair, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan median family income in the United States?
Samoan median family income in the United States is $92,816, which is average, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan median household income in the United States?
Samoan median household income in the United States is $80,687, which is average, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan median earnings in the United States?
Samoan median earnings in the United States is $40,745, which is fair, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan median male earnings in the United States?
Samoan median male earnings in the United States is $47,538, which is fair, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan median female earnings in the United States?
Samoan median female earnings in the United States is $34,426, which is fair, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Samoan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.4%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level in the United States?
Samoan poverty level in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among families in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among families in the United States is 8.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among males in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among males in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among females in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among females in the United States is 13.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.6%, which is good, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.9%, which is good, ranking it 153rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 18th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Samoan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.9%, which is good, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Samoan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan unemployment in the United States?
Samoan unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Samoan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Samoan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of family households in the United States?
Samoan percentage of family households in the United States is 68.6%, which is good, ranking it 12th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Samoan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 30.2%, which is average, ranking it 25th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Samoan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.4%, which is good, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan average family size in the United States?
Samoan average family size in the United States is 3.47, which is fair, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Samoan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is good, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Samoan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.6%, which is good, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Samoan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.2%, which is good, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Samoan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Samoan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.4%, which is good, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Samoan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Samoan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Samoan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Samoan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is good, ranking it 174th 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.