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

Sri Lankan Social Profile
Excellent

8,670
SOCIAL INDEX
86.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
19th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Sri Lankan Income

In terms of income, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($65,643), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($112,922), and median family income ($113,930), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (28.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,383), and median female earnings ($41,130).
Sri Lankan Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
76.9
/100
|
#34
Good
$47,296
Median Family Income
79.9
/100
|
#21
Good
$113,930
Median Household Income
79.0
/100
|
#17
Good
$95,298
Median Earnings
77.1
/100
|
#21
Good
$50,129
Median Male Earnings
76.6
/100
|
#21
Good
$60,176
Median Female Earnings
75.9
/100
|
#23
Good
$41,130
Householder Age | Under 25 years
65.5
/100
|
#87
Good
$49,383
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
76.6
/100
|
#20
Good
$103,891
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
81.8
/100
|
#12
Excellent
$112,922
Householder Age | Over 65 years
83.4
/100
|
#16
Excellent
$65,643
Wage/Income Gap
45.7
/100
|
#275
Average
28.2%

Sri Lankan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.3%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (9.0%), and poverty level among families (7.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.2%), poverty level among single fathers (15.5%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.1%).
Sri Lankan Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
87.6
/100
|
#47
Excellent
10.9%
Families
91.1
/100
|
#43
Exceptional
7.6%
Males
87.8
/100
|
#56
Excellent
10.0%
Females
88.3
/100
|
#44
Excellent
11.8%
Females 18 to 24 years
76.3
/100
|
#93
Good
19.2%
Females 25 to 34 years
90.2
/100
|
#32
Exceptional
11.7%
Children Under 5 years
88.4
/100
|
#27
Excellent
14.2%
Children Under 16 years
88.1
/100
|
#34
Excellent
13.7%
Boys Under 16 years
87.0
/100
|
#33
Excellent
13.9%
Girls Under 16 years
88.3
/100
|
#29
Excellent
13.8%
Single Males
90.0
/100
|
#53
Excellent
11.6%
Single Females
88.6
/100
|
#38
Excellent
18.8%
Single Fathers
77.3
/100
|
#91
Good
15.5%
Single Mothers
89.0
/100
|
#28
Excellent
26.5%
Married Couples
94.3
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
4.3%
Seniors Over 65 years
90.7
/100
|
#59
Exceptional
9.4%
Seniors Over 75 years
85.9
/100
|
#73
Excellent
11.1%
Receiving Food Stamps
91.9
/100
|
#29
Exceptional
9.0%

Sri Lankan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.4%), unemployment rate among males (5.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.2%).
Sri Lankan Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
93.3
/100
|
#83
Exceptional
5.1%
Males
95.7
/100
|
#65
Exceptional
5.1%
Females
90.4
/100
|
#84
Exceptional
5.1%
Youth < 25
89.6
/100
|
#171
Excellent
12.0%
Age | 16 to 19 years
89.4
/100
|
#103
Excellent
17.9%
Age | 20 to 24 years
90.2
/100
|
#195
Exceptional
10.6%
Age | 25 to 29 years
95.3
/100
|
#51
Exceptional
6.3%
Age | 30 to 34 years
95.5
/100
|
#67
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.8
/100
|
#33
Exceptional
4.4%
Age | 45 to 54 years
94.9
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
4.3%
Age | 55 to 59 years
94.2
/100
|
#89
Exceptional
4.7%
Age | 60 to 64 years
91.3
/100
|
#87
Exceptional
4.8%
Age | 65 to 74 years
86.1
/100
|
#158
Excellent
5.4%
Seniors > 65
87.2
/100
|
#158
Excellent
5.2%
Seniors > 75
81.7
/100
|
#121
Excellent
8.8%
Women w/ Children < 6
92.2
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
6.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
89.2
/100
|
#62
Excellent
8.3%
Women w/ Children < 18
92.4
/100
|
#35
Exceptional
5.1%

Sri Lankan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.6%).
Sri Lankan Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
77.7
/100
|
#54
Good
66.7%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
88.8
/100
|
#42
Excellent
80.3%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
43.2
/100
|
#247
Average
33.9%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
59.9
/100
|
#254
Average
73.5%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
76.4
/100
|
#130
Good
84.6%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
90.7
/100
|
#68
Exceptional
85.2%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
89.4
/100
|
#57
Excellent
84.8%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
92.2
/100
|
#19
Exceptional
83.8%

Sri Lankan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.0%), percentage of births to unmarried women (26.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (10.8%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.26), percentage of family households with children (29.4%), and percentage of family households (66.1%).
Sri Lankan Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
53.8
/100
|
#75
Average
66.1%
Family Households with Children
38.4
/100
|
#46
Fair
29.4%
Married-couple Households
82.0
/100
|
#22
Excellent
49.8%
Average Family Size
17.7
/100
|
#182
Poor
3.26
Single Father Households
94.0
/100
|
#37
Exceptional
2.0%
Single Mother Households
83.0
/100
|
#71
Excellent
5.7%
Currently Married
80.8
/100
|
#53
Excellent
48.8%
Divorced or Separated
84.3
/100
|
#14
Excellent
10.8%
Births to Unmarried Women
85.9
/100
|
#23
Excellent
26.2%

Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.7%), 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 (19.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.7%).
Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
86.8
/100
|
#199
Excellent
10.8%
1+ Vehicles Available
85.5
/100
|
#200
Excellent
89.3%
2+ Vehicles Available
78.6
/100
|
#132
Good
56.7%
3+ Vehicles Available
49.2
/100
|
#167
Average
19.6%
4+ Vehicles Available
36.3
/100
|
#187
Fair
6.2%

Sri Lankan Education Level

In terms of education level, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (87.8%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (92.2%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (71.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.9%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.2%).
Sri Lankan Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
79.0
/100
|
#139
Good
1.9%
Nursery School
62.6
/100
|
#152
Good
98.2%
Kindergarten
62.2
/100
|
#152
Good
98.1%
1st Grade
68.2
/100
|
#153
Good
98.1%
2nd Grade
68.9
/100
|
#152
Good
98.1%
3rd Grade
61.0
/100
|
#153
Good
97.9%
4th Grade
72.3
/100
|
#149
Good
97.7%
5th Grade
74.2
/100
|
#150
Good
97.5%
6th Grade
62.9
/100
|
#150
Good
97.2%
7th Grade
67.5
/100
|
#151
Good
96.3%
8th Grade
67.3
/100
|
#148
Good
96.0%
9th Grade
78.3
/100
|
#123
Good
95.3%
10th Grade
82.6
/100
|
#109
Excellent
94.3%
11th Grade
84.1
/100
|
#99
Excellent
93.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma
86.6
/100
|
#86
Excellent
92.2%
High School Diploma
85.6
/100
|
#86
Excellent
90.4%
GED/Equivalency
88.3
/100
|
#57
Excellent
87.8%
College, Under 1 year
86.0
/100
|
#20
Excellent
71.1%
College, 1 year or more
85.3
/100
|
#20
Excellent
66.1%
Associate's Degree
85.4
/100
|
#22
Excellent
54.2%
Bachelor's Degree
83.7
/100
|
#22
Excellent
46.7%
Master's Degree
80.8
/100
|
#23
Excellent
20.0%
Professional Degree
74.8
/100
|
#25
Good
6.2%
Doctorate Degree
75.8
/100
|
#14
Good
2.8%

Sri Lankan Disability

In terms of disability, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with vision disability (1.8%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (20.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (16.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.6%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%).
Sri Lankan Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
89.8
/100
|
#16
Excellent
10.0%
Males
90.6
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
9.5%
Females
89.5
/100
|
#15
Excellent
10.4%
Age | Under 5 years
89.1
/100
|
#109
Excellent
1.1%
Age | 5 to 17 years
85.3
/100
|
#30
Excellent
4.8%
Age | 18 to 34 years
82.7
/100
|
#73
Excellent
5.6%
Age | 35 to 64 years
86.2
/100
|
#18
Excellent
9.1%
Age | 65 to 74 years
91.5
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
20.5%
Age | Over 75 years
88.0
/100
|
#63
Excellent
46.4%
Vision
92.2
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
1.8%
Hearing
87.8
/100
|
#53
Excellent
2.6%
Cognitive
80.3
/100
|
#70
Excellent
16.5%
Ambulatory
92.2
/100
|
#11
Exceptional
5.1%
Self-Care
83.5
/100
|
#16
Excellent
2.2%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Sri Lankans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Sri Lankans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.4%
(95.8/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.1%
(95.7/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.2%
(95.5/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.3%
(95.3/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
4.3%
(94.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Sri Lankans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Sri Lankans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.26
(17.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
6.2%
(36.3/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.4%
(38.4/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
33.9%
(43.2/100)
#5
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
28.2%
(45.7/100)
What is Sri Lankan per capita income in the United States?
Sri Lankan per capita income in the United States is $47,296, which is good, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median family income in the United States?
Sri Lankan median family income in the United States is $113,930, which is good, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median household income in the United States?
Sri Lankan median household income in the United States is $95,298, which is good, ranking it 17th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median earnings in the United States is $50,129, which is good, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median male earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median male earnings in the United States is $60,176, which is good, ranking it 21st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median female earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median female earnings in the United States is $41,130, which is good, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Sri Lankan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 28.2%, which is average, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level in the United States is 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among families in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among families in the United States is 7.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among males in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among males in the United States is 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among females in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among females in the United States is 11.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemployment in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 84th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of family households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of family households in the United States is 66.1%, which is average, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan average family size in the United States?
Sri Lankan average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is poor, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 26.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 9.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 15th 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.