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SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
South African Geographic Distribution
South African Income
In terms of income, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better per capita income ($50,044), median male earnings ($61,460), and median earnings ($50,752), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,383), and median female earnings ($41,825).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 99.9 /100 | #57 | Exceptional $50,044 |
| Median Family Income | 99.5 /100 | #71 | Exceptional $113,229 |
| Median Household Income | 99.5 /100 | #76 | Exceptional $93,379 |
| Median Earnings | 99.8 /100 | #74 | Exceptional $50,752 |
| Median Male Earnings | 99.9 /100 | #53 | Exceptional $61,460 |
| Median Female Earnings | 98.8 /100 | #96 | Exceptional $41,825 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 12.2 /100 | #207 | Poor $51,383 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 99.2 /100 | #81 | Exceptional $103,160 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 99.1 /100 | #75 | Exceptional $109,719 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 99.3 /100 | #66 | Exceptional $65,652 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 0.5 /100 | #282 | Tragic 28.0% |
South African Poverty
In terms of poverty, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.0%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.1%), poverty level among single males (12.8%), and poverty level among single fathers (16.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 87.0 /100 | #129 | Excellent 11.7% |
| Families | 93.4 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Males | 86.8 /100 | #123 | Excellent 10.7% |
| Females | 88.4 /100 | #127 | Excellent 12.8% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 1.6 /100 | #252 | Tragic 21.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 85.7 /100 | #135 | Excellent 13.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 90.1 /100 | #128 | Exceptional 16.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 92.1 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 15.0% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 93.0 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 88.7 /100 | #137 | Excellent 15.5% |
| Single Males | 51.5 /100 | #171 | Average 12.8% |
| Single Females | 85.3 /100 | #147 | Excellent 20.4% |
| Single Fathers | 75.1 /100 | #149 | Good 16.1% |
| Single Mothers | 86.6 /100 | #142 | Excellent 28.5% |
| Married Couples | 98.7 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 94.3 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 89.3 /100 | #109 | Excellent 11.7% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 98.7 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 10.0% |
South African Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.5%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (11.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 92.6 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Males | 96.4 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Females | 70.8 /100 | #154 | Good 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 98.5 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 95.9 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 87.8 /100 | #121 | Excellent 10.1% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 63.5 /100 | #157 | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 66.5 /100 | #154 | Good 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 58.5 /100 | #163 | Average 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 90.4 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 95.6 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 65.1 /100 | #162 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 97.1 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Seniors > 65 | 96.5 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Seniors > 75 | 100.0 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 7.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 94.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 7.3% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 94.6 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 8.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 70.3 /100 | #156 | Good 5.4% |
South African Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.0%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.0%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 69.8 /100 | #163 | Good 65.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 66.2 /100 | #161 | Good 79.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 58.3 /100 | #172 | Average 36.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 75.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 88.9 /100 | #115 | Excellent 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 88.0 /100 | #137 | Excellent 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 34.1 /100 | #188 | Fair 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 28.0 /100 | #188 | Fair 82.6% |
South African Family Structure
In terms of family structure, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of single mother households (5.8%), and percentage of population currently married (47.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.17), percentage of family households (63.4%), and percentage of family households with children (27.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 1.9 /100 | #240 | Tragic 63.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 44.9 /100 | #183 | Average 27.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 86.4 /100 | #133 | Excellent 47.3% |
| Average Family Size | 1.7 /100 | #253 | Tragic 3.17 |
| Single Father Households | 99.1 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Single Mother Households | 94.1 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Currently Married | 90.5 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 47.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 88.9 /100 | #127 | Excellent 11.8% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 82.7 /100 | #142 | Excellent 30.5% |
South African Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.0%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.3%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 61.1 /100 | #164 | Good 10.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 69.7 /100 | #159 | Good 90.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 83.1 /100 | #142 | Excellent 56.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 37.5 /100 | #180 | Fair 19.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 32.2 /100 | #190 | Fair 6.2% |
South African Education Level
In terms of education level, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.7%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.3%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (18.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (96.6%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (96.4%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (98.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 99.1 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 1.8% |
| Nursery School | 98.6 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| Kindergarten | 98.5 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 98.3% |
| 1st Grade | 98.6 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 98.6 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 98.2 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 4th Grade | 98.2 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 97.9% |
| 5th Grade | 98.3 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 97.7% |
| 6th Grade | 98.2 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 97.5% |
| 7th Grade | 98.0 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 96.6% |
| 8th Grade | 98.2 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 96.4% |
| 9th Grade | 98.8 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 95.6% |
| 10th Grade | 98.8 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 94.7% |
| 11th Grade | 99.2 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 93.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 98.6 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 92.4% |
| High School Diploma | 98.6 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 90.6% |
| GED/Equivalency | 98.3 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 87.5% |
| College, Under 1 year | 99.7 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 69.7% |
| College, 1 year or more | 99.7 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 64.1% |
| Associate's Degree | 99.7 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 51.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 99.8 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 43.6% |
| Master's Degree | 99.9 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 18.1% |
| Professional Degree | 100.0 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99.9 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 2.3% |
South African Disability
In terms of disability, South Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (45.5%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (3.1%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 92.3 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Males | 81.7 /100 | #139 | Excellent 11.0% |
| Females | 97.7 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 11.8% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 98.7 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 73.3 /100 | #160 | Good 5.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 71.7 /100 | #162 | Good 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 93.3 /100 | #128 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 98.4 /100 | #86 | Exceptional 21.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 99.9 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 45.5% |
| Vision | 69.8 /100 | #159 | Good 2.1% |
| Hearing | 24.5 /100 | #194 | Fair 3.1% |
| Cognitive | 95.5 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 16.9% |
| Ambulatory | 96.3 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Self-Care | 99.3 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of South Africans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of South Africans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
7.5%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
5.7%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
2.3%
(99.9/100)
#4
Per Capita Income
$50,044
(99.9/100)
#5
Median Male Earnings
$61,460
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing South Africans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing South Africans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.0%
(0.5/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
21.1%
(1.6/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.17
(1.7/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
63.4%
(1.9/100)
#5
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$51,383
(12.2/100)
What is South African per capita income in the United States?
South African per capita income in the United States is $50,044, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African median family income in the United States?
South African median family income in the United States is $113,229, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African median household income in the United States?
South African median household income in the United States is $93,379, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African median earnings in the United States?
South African median earnings in the United States is $50,752, which is exceptional, ranking it 74th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African median male earnings in the United States?
South African median male earnings in the United States is $61,460, which is exceptional, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African median female earnings in the United States?
South African median female earnings in the United States is $41,825, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
South African wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level in the United States?
South African poverty level in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among families in the United States?
South African poverty level among families in the United States is 8.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among males in the United States?
South African poverty level among males in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among females in the United States?
South African poverty level among females in the United States is 12.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
South African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among single males in the United States?
South African poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.8%, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among single females in the United States?
South African poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
South African poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.1%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
South African poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
South African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African unemployment in the United States?
South African unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African unemployment rate among males in the United States?
South African unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
South African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of family households in the United States?
South African percentage of family households in the United States is 63.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of family households with children in the United States?
South African percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
South African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African average family size in the United States?
South African average family size in the United States is 3.17, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of single father households in the United States?
South African percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of single mother households in the United States?
South African percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of population currently married in the United States?
South African percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
South African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
South African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
South African percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
South African percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is South African percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
South African percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th 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.