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

Sierra Leonean Social Profile
Good

7,454
SOCIAL INDEX
65.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
189th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Sierra Leonean Income

In terms of income, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.6%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,506), and median female earnings ($39,557), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($49,310), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($85,319), and per capita income ($39,826).
Sierra Leonean Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
49.9
/100
|
#174
Average
$39,826
Median Family Income
51.4
/100
|
#164
Average
$95,496
Median Household Income
53.9
/100
|
#143
Average
$81,040
Median Earnings
52.0
/100
|
#131
Average
$44,099
Median Male Earnings
43.9
/100
|
#191
Average
$49,310
Median Female Earnings
66.4
/100
|
#54
Good
$39,557
Householder Age | Under 25 years
57.8
/100
|
#176
Average
$47,357
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
47.9
/100
|
#187
Average
$85,319
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
51.8
/100
|
#166
Average
$93,505
Householder Age | Over 65 years
68.0
/100
|
#69
Good
$60,506
Wage/Income Gap
84.7
/100
|
#17
Excellent
19.6%

Sierra Leonean Poverty

In terms of poverty, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.6%), poverty level among single mothers (27.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (18.7%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (18.2%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (18.1%).
Sierra Leonean Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
75.3
/100
|
#199
Good
12.8%
Families
76.2
/100
|
#213
Good
9.8%
Males
76.7
/100
|
#190
Good
11.7%
Females
75.6
/100
|
#199
Good
13.9%
Females 18 to 24 years
77.3
/100
|
#76
Good
19.0%
Females 25 to 34 years
78.4
/100
|
#197
Good
14.0%
Children Under 5 years
68.5
/100
|
#215
Good
18.9%
Children Under 16 years
67.3
/100
|
#224
Good
18.2%
Boys Under 16 years
68.3
/100
|
#211
Good
18.1%
Girls Under 16 years
65.7
/100
|
#231
Good
18.7%
Single Males
90.1
/100
|
#51
Exceptional
11.6%
Single Females
83.8
/100
|
#90
Excellent
19.8%
Single Fathers
73.4
/100
|
#191
Good
16.4%
Single Mothers
86.4
/100
|
#49
Excellent
27.2%
Married Couples
84.7
/100
|
#201
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years
85.4
/100
|
#135
Excellent
10.1%
Seniors Over 75 years
86.0
/100
|
#71
Excellent
11.0%
Receiving Food Stamps
80.0
/100
|
#204
Excellent
12.1%

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 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.0%), 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 18 (6.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (21.1%).
Sierra Leonean Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
83.5
/100
|
#286
Excellent
6.2%
Males
86.8
/100
|
#288
Excellent
6.4%
Females
80.7
/100
|
#263
Excellent
5.9%
Youth < 25
76.6
/100
|
#302
Good
14.3%
Age | 16 to 19 years
76.6
/100
|
#290
Good
21.1%
Age | 20 to 24 years
79.7
/100
|
#303
Good
12.3%
Age | 25 to 29 years
82.8
/100
|
#297
Excellent
8.0%
Age | 30 to 34 years
89.2
/100
|
#251
Excellent
6.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
88.8
/100
|
#253
Excellent
5.3%
Age | 45 to 54 years
90.6
/100
|
#198
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 55 to 59 years
87.3
/100
|
#308
Excellent
5.5%
Age | 60 to 64 years
89.1
/100
|
#188
Excellent
5.0%
Age | 65 to 74 years
85.2
/100
|
#206
Excellent
5.5%
Seniors > 65
84.2
/100
|
#274
Excellent
5.6%
Seniors > 75
73.6
/100
|
#259
Good
9.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
81.5
/100
|
#263
Excellent
8.5%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
78.7
/100
|
#287
Good
9.8%
Women w/ Children < 18
76.1
/100
|
#277
Good
6.4%

Sierra Leonean Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (86.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (86.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (86.2%).
Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
97.3
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
69.3%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
97.7
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
81.6%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
56.1
/100
|
#147
Average
36.6%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
78.4
/100
|
#73
Good
76.5%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
86.6
/100
|
#7
Excellent
86.2%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
99.7
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
86.4%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
100
/100
|
#1
Exceptional
86.2%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
97.2
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
84.6%

Sierra Leonean Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (36.1%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.34), percentage of family households with children (29.0%), and percentage of married-couple family households (42.1%).
Sierra Leonean Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
38.8
/100
|
#250
Fair
63.6%
Family Households with Children
35.7
/100
|
#60
Fair
29.0%
Married-couple Households
36.5
/100
|
#290
Fair
42.1%
Average Family Size
25.4
/100
|
#95
Fair
3.34
Single Father Households
81.7
/100
|
#220
Excellent
2.4%
Single Mother Households
40.8
/100
|
#288
Average
7.9%
Currently Married
44.3
/100
|
#282
Average
43.0%
Divorced or Separated
54.7
/100
|
#213
Average
12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women
57.1
/100
|
#255
Average
36.1%

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 (11.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.5%).
Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
86.0
/100
|
#216
Excellent
11.2%
1+ Vehicles Available
84.2
/100
|
#220
Excellent
88.8%
2+ Vehicles Available
66.6
/100
|
#257
Good
52.5%
3+ Vehicles Available
42.9
/100
|
#232
Average
18.3%
4+ Vehicles Available
32.8
/100
|
#226
Fair
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 ged/equivalency education (85.4%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.1%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.4%).
Sierra Leonean Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
61.3
/100
|
#268
Good
2.4%
Nursery School
48.5
/100
|
#269
Average
97.6%
Kindergarten
48.1
/100
|
#269
Average
97.6%
1st Grade
53.0
/100
|
#269
Average
97.6%
2nd Grade
53.5
/100
|
#266
Average
97.5%
3rd Grade
47.6
/100
|
#263
Average
97.4%
4th Grade
56.3
/100
|
#258
Average
97.1%
5th Grade
58.8
/100
|
#257
Average
96.9%
6th Grade
50.5
/100
|
#250
Average
96.6%
7th Grade
59.8
/100
|
#224
Average
95.6%
8th Grade
59.2
/100
|
#223
Average
95.3%
9th Grade
68.6
/100
|
#213
Good
94.5%
10th Grade
72.5
/100
|
#206
Good
93.3%
11th Grade
73.2
/100
|
#191
Good
92.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma
72.8
/100
|
#199
Good
90.6%
High School Diploma
70.9
/100
|
#199
Good
88.5%
GED/Equivalency
73.3
/100
|
#181
Good
85.4%
College, Under 1 year
66.0
/100
|
#177
Good
65.1%
College, 1 year or more
64.6
/100
|
#164
Good
59.4%
Associate's Degree
63.1
/100
|
#158
Good
46.4%
Bachelor's Degree
60.4
/100
|
#136
Good
39.0%
Master's Degree
56.0
/100
|
#116
Average
16.3%
Professional Degree
41.2
/100
|
#166
Average
4.4%
Doctorate Degree
35.9
/100
|
#153
Fair
1.9%

Sierra Leonean Disability

In terms of disability, Sierra Leoneans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.4%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.3%).
Sierra Leonean Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
78.1
/100
|
#84
Good
10.8%
Males
80.9
/100
|
#80
Excellent
10.3%
Females
76.9
/100
|
#87
Good
11.2%
Age | Under 5 years
89.9
/100
|
#79
Excellent
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
73.7
/100
|
#162
Good
5.4%
Age | 18 to 34 years
70.7
/100
|
#204
Good
6.3%
Age | 35 to 64 years
66.8
/100
|
#171
Good
11.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
79.0
/100
|
#169
Good
23.2%
Age | Over 75 years
81.1
/100
|
#168
Excellent
47.7%
Vision
80.5
/100
|
#127
Excellent
2.0%
Hearing
92.9
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
2.4%
Cognitive
52.9
/100
|
#247
Average
17.7%
Ambulatory
80.8
/100
|
#95
Excellent
5.7%
Self-Care
75.9
/100
|
#112
Good
2.3%

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 Between the Ages 35 and 44
86.2%
(100/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
86.4%
(99.7/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
81.6%
(97.7/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
69.3%
(97.3/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
84.6%
(97.2/100)
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
Average Family Size
3.34
(25.4/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.9%
(32.8/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.0%
(35.7/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.9%
(35.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
42.1%
(36.5/100)
What is Sierra Leonean per capita income in the United States?
Sierra Leonean per capita income in the United States is $39,826, which is average, ranking it 174th 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 $95,496, which is average, 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 $81,040, which is average, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean median earnings in the United States?
Sierra Leonean median earnings in the United States is $44,099, which is average, ranking it 131st 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 $49,310, which is average, ranking it 191st 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 $39,557, which is good, ranking it 54th 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 19.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean poverty level in the United States?
Sierra Leonean poverty level in the United States is 12.8%, which is good, ranking it 199th 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 9.8%, which is good, ranking it 213th 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 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 190th 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 13.9%, which is good, ranking it 199th 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 18.2%, which is good, ranking it 224th 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 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st 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 19.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 90th 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 16.4%, which is good, ranking it 191st 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 27.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 49th 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 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sierra Leonean unemployment in the United States?
Sierra Leonean unemployment in the United States is 6.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 286th 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 6.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 288th 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 5.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 263rd 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 63.6%, which is fair, ranking it 250th 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 29.0%, which is fair, ranking it 60th 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 42.1%, which is fair, ranking it 290th 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 3.34, which is fair, ranking it 95th 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 2.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 220th 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 7.9%, which is average, 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 43.0%, which is average, ranking it 282nd 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 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 213th 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 36.1%, which is average, ranking it 255th 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 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 84th 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 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 80th 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 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 87th 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.