In terms of income, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,135), wage/income gap percentage (24.4%), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($51,076), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($30,669), median earnings ($35,928), and median male earnings ($41,318).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	20.0 /100 \| #327	Poor $31,542
Median Family Income	28.7 /100 \| #286	Fair $80,872
Median Household Income	38.6 /100 \| #247	Fair $72,312
Median Earnings	18.0 /100 \| #330	Poor $35,928
Median Male Earnings	19.9 /100 \| #325	Poor $41,318
Median Female Earnings	12.2 /100 \| #331	Poor $30,669
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	76.1 /100 \| #29	Good $52,135
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	36.2 /100 \| #257	Fair $77,719
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	34.4 /100 \| #256	Fair $82,283
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	39.8 /100 \| #255	Fair $51,076
Wage/Income Gap	62.7 /100 \| #106	Good 24.4%

Spanish American Indian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.1%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.3%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (14.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (20.1%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.9%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	66.6 /100 \| #242	Good 14.1%
Families	68.1 /100 \| #252	Good 10.9%
Males	67.8 /100 \| #248	Good 13.0%
Females	67.6 /100 \| #235	Good 15.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	80.6 /100 \| #46	Excellent 18.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	77.9 /100 \| #200	Good 14.1%
Children Under 5 years	62.7 /100 \| #252	Good 20.2%
Children Under 16 years	59.7 /100 \| #264	Average 19.9%
Boys Under 16 years	60.5 /100 \| #258	Good 19.8%
Girls Under 16 years	59.4 /100 \| #264	Average 20.1%
Single Males	87.6 /100 \| #98	Excellent 12.1%
Single Females	76.5 /100 \| #168	Good 21.2%
Single Fathers	76.5 /100 \| #106	Good 15.7%
Single Mothers	74.2 /100 \| #206	Good 30.1%
Married Couples	70.9 /100 \| #310	Good 7.1%
Seniors Over 65 years	65.9 /100 \| #277	Good 12.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	64.3 /100 \| #278	Good 14.1%
Receiving Food Stamps	74.6 /100 \| #246	Good 13.6%

Spanish American Indian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.0%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (7.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.6%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.6%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.4%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	82.1 /100 \| #294	Excellent 6.4%
Males	88.0 /100 \| #280	Excellent 6.2%
Females	75.2 /100 \| #311	Good 6.4%
Youth < 25	77.1 /100 \| #297	Good 14.2%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	79.1 /100 \| #275	Good 20.5%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	80.7 /100 \| #294	Excellent 12.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	88.0 /100 \| #243	Excellent 7.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	90.4 /100 \| #236	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	86.3 /100 \| #292	Excellent 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	86.6 /100 \| #269	Excellent 5.1%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	82.4 /100 \| #326	Excellent 6.1%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	82.4 /100 \| #309	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	82.2 /100 \| #292	Excellent 5.9%
Seniors > 65	84.5 /100 \| #266	Excellent 5.6%
Seniors > 75	88.0 /100 \| #40	Excellent 8.0%
Women w/ Children < 6	74.7 /100 \| #316	Good 9.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	85.0 /100 \| #163	Excellent 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	73.6 /100 \| #302	Good 6.6%

Spanish American Indian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (82.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (32.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.5%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (63.9%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	57.4 /100 \| #294	Average 63.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	68.7 /100 \| #299	Good 77.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	35.2 /100 \| #299	Fair 32.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	53.6 /100 \| #294	Average 72.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	62.1 /100 \| #303	Good 82.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	69.7 /100 \| #303	Good 82.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	71.4 /100 \| #296	Good 82.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	70.5 /100 \| #292	Good 80.4%

Spanish American Indian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (72.0%), percentage of single father households (2.7%), and percentage of married-couple family households (47.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (29.7%), percentage of single mother households (7.4%), and percentage of population currently married (44.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	89.2 /100 \| #2	Excellent 72.0%
Family Households with Children	40.3 /100 \| #34	Average 29.7%
Married-couple Households	69.9 /100 \| #117	Good 47.7%
Average Family Size	53.8 /100 \| #10	Average 3.65
Single Father Households	75.0 /100 \| #292	Good 2.7%
Single Mother Households	50.6 /100 \| #245	Average 7.4%
Currently Married	51.2 /100 \| #254	Average 44.1%
Divorced or Separated	68.4 /100 \| #81	Good 11.7%
Births to Unmarried Women	55.5 /100 \| #262	Average 36.6%

Spanish American Indian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.8%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.2%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (11.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (27.7%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.8%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	90.5 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 9.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	89.4 /100 \| #111	Excellent 90.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	93.4 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 61.8%
3+ Vehicles Available	87.3 /100 \| #2	Excellent 27.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	86.5 /100 \| #2	Excellent 11.0%

Spanish American Indian Education Level

In terms of education level, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (48.8%), percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (54.2%), and percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (34.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (95.1%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (90.7%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.0%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	11.9 /100 \| #346	Poor 3.8%
Nursery School	10.0 /100 \| #346	Poor 96.2%
Kindergarten	9.4 /100 \| #346	Tragic 96.2%
1st Grade	9.2 /100 \| #346	Tragic 96.1%
2nd Grade	7.8 /100 \| #346	Tragic 96.0%
3rd Grade	4.5 /100 \| #346	Tragic 95.7%
4th Grade	0.7 /100 \| #346	Tragic 95.1%
5th Grade	7.3 /100 \| #345	Tragic 94.7%
6th Grade	5.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 94.1%
7th Grade	1.0 /100 \| #346	Tragic 90.7%
8th Grade	1.3 /100 \| #346	Tragic 90.1%
9th Grade	1.3 /100 \| #346	Tragic 88.6%
10th Grade	5.4 /100 \| #344	Tragic 86.4%
11th Grade	7.9 /100 \| #344	Tragic 85.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	10.8 /100 \| #343	Poor 83.1%
High School Diploma	6.1 /100 \| #344	Tragic 79.9%
GED/Equivalency	17.5 /100 \| #341	Poor 76.7%
College, Under 1 year	30.0 /100 \| #334	Fair 54.2%
College, 1 year or more	31.6 /100 \| #333	Fair 48.8%
Associate's Degree	29.4 /100 \| #331	Fair 34.6%
Bachelor's Degree	24.7 /100 \| #327	Fair 27.1%
Master's Degree	10.3 /100 \| #338	Poor 9.4%
Professional Degree	7.9 /100 \| #342	Tragic 2.6%
Doctorate Degree	1.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 1.0%

Spanish American Indian Disability

In terms of disability, Spanish American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.8%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.6%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.8%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	67.0 /100 \| #198	Good 11.6%
Males	69.5 /100 \| #197	Good 11.2%
Females	66.8 /100 \| #192	Good 11.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	82.0 /100 \| #266	Excellent 1.4%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	75.9 /100 \| #133	Good 5.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	79.4 /100 \| #106	Good 5.8%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	63.0 /100 \| #201	Good 11.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	65.3 /100 \| #290	Good 26.2%
Age \| Over 75 years	68.1 /100 \| #293	Good 50.3%
Vision	62.5 /100 \| #291	Good 2.4%
Hearing	78.3 /100 \| #186	Good 3.0%
Cognitive	56.5 /100 \| #227	Average 17.6%
Ambulatory	67.2 /100 \| #248	Good 6.4%
Self-Care	57.3 /100 \| #315	Average 2.8%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Spanish American Indians in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Spanish American Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

61.8%

(93.4/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

9.2%

(90.5/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

6.0%

(90.4/100)

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

90.8%

(89.4/100)

Percentage of Family Households

72.0%

(89.2/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Spanish American Indians in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Spanish American Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education

95.1%

(0.7/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

90.7%

(1.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.0%

(1.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

88.6%

(1.3/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education

90.1%

(1.3/100)

What is Spanish American Indian per capita income in the United States?

Spanish American Indian per capita income in the United States is $31,542, which is poor, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian median family income in the United States?

Spanish American Indian median family income in the United States is $80,872, which is fair, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian median household income in the United States?

Spanish American Indian median household income in the United States is $72,312, which is fair, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian median earnings in the United States?

Spanish American Indian median earnings in the United States is $35,928, which is poor, ranking it 330th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian median male earnings in the United States?

Spanish American Indian median male earnings in the United States is $41,318, which is poor, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian median female earnings in the United States?

Spanish American Indian median female earnings in the United States is $30,669, which is poor, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Spanish American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.4%, which is good, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level in the United States is 14.1%, which is good, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among families in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is good, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among males in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among females in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.2%, which is good, ranking it 235th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.9%, which is average, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.2%, which is good, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.7%, which is good, ranking it 106th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Spanish American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.1%, which is good, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 13.6%, which is good, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian unemployment in the United States?

Spanish American Indian unemployment in the United States is 6.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Spanish American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Spanish American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.4%, which is good, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of family households in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of family households in the United States is 72.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 2nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.7%, which is average, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.7%, which is good, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian average family size in the United States?

Spanish American Indian average family size in the United States is 3.65, which is average, ranking it 10th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is good, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.4%, which is average, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.1%, which is average, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 81st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.6%, which is average, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Spanish American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Spanish American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 192nd 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.

Spanish American Indian Social Profile

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