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Sierra Leonean Geographic Distribution
Sierra Leonean Income
In terms of income, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($57,272), wage/income gap percentage (21.4%), and median female earnings ($42,868), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($93,435), per capita income ($43,405), and median male earnings ($54,279).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 42.9 /100 | #180 | Average $43,405 |
| Median Family Income | 64.7 /100 | #164 | Good $103,859 |
| Median Household Income | 89.6 /100 | #137 | Excellent $88,463 |
| Median Earnings | 93.1 /100 | #127 | Exceptional $48,286 |
| Median Male Earnings | 44.8 /100 | #178 | Average $54,279 |
| Median Female Earnings | 99.9 /100 | #65 | Exceptional $42,868 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional $57,272 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 34.8 /100 | #186 | Fair $93,435 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 74.2 /100 | #159 | Good $102,427 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 98.6 /100 | #75 | Exceptional $65,038 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 21.4% |
Sierra Leonean Poverty
In terms of poverty, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single mothers (27.4%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.0%), and poverty level among single females (19.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (17.2%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (17.8%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 31.5 /100 | #191 | Fair 12.6% |
| Families | 15.6 /100 | #207 | Poor 9.5% |
| Males | 29.9 /100 | #188 | Fair 11.4% |
| Females | 33.1 /100 | #190 | Fair 13.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 98.7 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 19.0% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 76.3 /100 | #149 | Good 13.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 24.1 /100 | #195 | Fair 17.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 5.7 /100 | #216 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 5.3 /100 | #219 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 8.9 /100 | #208 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Single Males | 73.0 /100 | #149 | Good 12.6% |
| Single Females | 97.9 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 19.7% |
| Single Fathers | 0.8 /100 | #255 | Tragic 17.2% |
| Single Mothers | 99.3 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 27.4% |
| Married Couples | 64.1 /100 | #163 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 86.8 /100 | #134 | Excellent 10.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 96.1 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 23.6 /100 | #200 | Fair 12.2% |
Sierra Leonean Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.5%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.5%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.1 /100 | #262 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Females | 3.2 /100 | #238 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 19.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.4 /100 | #252 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 3.9 /100 | #220 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 4.8 /100 | #219 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 46.7 /100 | #183 | Average 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 16.5 /100 | #209 | Poor 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.2 /100 | #259 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.4 /100 | #258 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Seniors > 75 | 2.8 /100 | #242 | Tragic 9.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 42.9 /100 | #183 | Average 7.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 9.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 3.8 /100 | #227 | Tragic 5.8% |
Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (68.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (86.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 68.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 100.0 /100 | #9 | Exceptional 81.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 89.7 /100 | #142 | Excellent 37.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 99.0 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 76.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 99.9 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 85.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 86.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 86.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 100.0 /100 | #8 | Exceptional 84.5% |
Sierra Leonean Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.9%), average family size (3.30), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single mother households (7.7%), percentage of married-couple family households (42.9%), and percentage of population currently married (43.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 11.2 /100 | #209 | Poor 63.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #54 | Exceptional 28.9% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 42.9% |
| Average Family Size | 99.0 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 3.30 |
| Single Father Households | 5.9 /100 | #237 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 7.7% |
| Currently Married | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 43.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 35.5 /100 | #189 | Fair 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 1.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 34.9% |
Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.0%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.3%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 15.7 /100 | #207 | Poor 11.0% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 13.0 /100 | #211 | Poor 89.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 1.2 /100 | #247 | Tragic 52.9% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 3.9 /100 | #235 | Tragic 18.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 6.0 /100 | #233 | Tragic 5.9% |
Sierra Leonean Education Level
In terms of education level, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (16.8%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (40.1%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.7%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.7%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.7%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 4.1 /100 | #226 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 2.9 /100 | #230 | Tragic 97.7% |
| Kindergarten | 3.4 /100 | #229 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 1st Grade | 3.6 /100 | #227 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 4.3 /100 | #223 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 4.6 /100 | #222 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 6.5 /100 | #217 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | 6.0 /100 | #221 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 6th Grade | 8.0 /100 | #215 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | 37.5 /100 | #184 | Fair 96.0% |
| 8th Grade | 24.3 /100 | #197 | Fair 95.6% |
| 9th Grade | 42.7 /100 | #181 | Average 94.8% |
| 10th Grade | 46.1 /100 | #178 | Average 93.7% |
| 11th Grade | 58.7 /100 | #168 | Average 92.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 47.7 /100 | #177 | Average 91.1% |
| High School Diploma | 48.4 /100 | #178 | Average 89.1% |
| GED/Equivalency | 61.8 /100 | #168 | Good 86.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 67.8 /100 | #157 | Good 66.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | 74.1 /100 | #153 | Good 60.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 82.9 /100 | #142 | Excellent 47.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 92.2 /100 | #130 | Exceptional 40.1% |
| Master's Degree | 98.0 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Professional Degree | 64.3 /100 | #163 | Good 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 85.1 /100 | #143 | Excellent 2.0% |
Sierra Leonean Disability
In terms of disability, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of females with a disability (11.5%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.3 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Males | 98.7 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Females | 99.7 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 59.1 /100 | #168 | Average 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 7.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 17.5 /100 | #200 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 89.7 /100 | #143 | Excellent 10.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 60.9 /100 | #164 | Good 23.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 41.7 /100 | #179 | Average 47.4% |
| Vision | 84.1 /100 | #141 | Excellent 2.1% |
| Hearing | 99.9 /100 | #13 | Exceptional 2.5% |
| Cognitive | 0.4 /100 | #262 | Tragic 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | 99.4 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | 98.0 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Sierra Leoneans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Sierra Leoneans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
68.9%
(100.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
86.4%
(100.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
81.5%
(100.0/100)
#4
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$57,272
(100.0/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
21.4%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Sierra Leoneans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Sierra Leoneans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.3%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
5.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
11.5%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
6.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
19.7%
(0.0/100)
What is Sierra Leonean per capita income in the United States?
Sierra Leonean per capita income in the United States is $43,405, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median family income in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median family income in the United States is $103,859, which is good, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median household income in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median household income in the United States is $88,463, which is excellent, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median earnings in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median earnings in the United States is $48,286, which is exceptional, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median male earnings in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median male earnings in the United States is $54,279, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median female earnings in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median female earnings in the United States is $42,868, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Sierra Leonean wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level in the United States is 12.6%, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among families in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among families in the United States is 9.5%, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among males in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among males in the United States is 11.4%, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among females in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among single males in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among single females in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean unemployment in the United States?
Sierra Leonean unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Sierra Leonean unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Sierra Leonean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of family households in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of family households in the United States is 63.9%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean average family size in the United States?
Sierra Leonean average family size in the United States is 3.30, which is exceptional, ranking it 94th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of single father households in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Sierra Leonean percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th 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.