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SOCIAL INDEX
86.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
19th/ 347
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Sri Lankan Geographic Distribution
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).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| 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:
- 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.