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

Tongan Social Profile
Good

8,190
SOCIAL INDEX
78.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
76th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

Tongan Income

In terms of income, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,229), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($63,611), and median household income ($86,540), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,084), median earnings ($42,019), and median male earnings ($49,341).
Tongan Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
Per Capita Income
44.3
/100
|
#209
Average
$38,267
Median Family Income
56.5
/100
|
#127
Average
$98,806
Median Household Income
63.6
/100
|
#68
Good
$86,540
Median Earnings
43.4
/100
|
#194
Average
$42,019
Median Male Earnings
44.0
/100
|
#190
Average
$49,341
Median Female Earnings
39.1
/100
|
#229
Fair
$35,084
Householder Age | Under 25 years
80.2
/100
|
#18
Excellent
$53,229
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years
59.6
/100
|
#101
Average
$92,892
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years
62.2
/100
|
#85
Good
$100,248
Householder Age | Over 65 years
77.3
/100
|
#30
Good
$63,611
Wage/Income Gap
47.8
/100
|
#252
Average
27.7%

Tongan Poverty

In terms of poverty, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (10.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (9.1%), and poverty level among single fathers (11.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.3%), poverty level among females (11.9%), and poverty level (10.9%).
Tongan Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
Poverty
87.9
/100
|
#45
Excellent
10.9%
Families
90.8
/100
|
#49
Exceptional
7.7%
Males
88.6
/100
|
#44
Excellent
9.9%
Females
87.8
/100
|
#46
Excellent
11.9%
Females 18 to 24 years
85.5
/100
|
#14
Excellent
17.3%
Females 25 to 34 years
90.9
/100
|
#29
Exceptional
11.6%
Children Under 5 years
89.2
/100
|
#23
Excellent
14.1%
Children Under 16 years
88.9
/100
|
#23
Excellent
13.5%
Boys Under 16 years
88.6
/100
|
#22
Excellent
13.6%
Girls Under 16 years
89.5
/100
|
#22
Excellent
13.5%
Single Males
95.6
/100
|
#5
Exceptional
10.3%
Single Females
90.0
/100
|
#26
Exceptional
18.6%
Single Fathers
93.3
/100
|
#3
Exceptional
11.9%
Single Mothers
88.1
/100
|
#39
Excellent
26.8%
Married Couples
90.9
/100
|
#100
Exceptional
4.7%
Seniors Over 65 years
93.4
/100
|
#40
Exceptional
9.1%
Seniors Over 75 years
89.7
/100
|
#40
Excellent
10.5%
Receiving Food Stamps
90.1
/100
|
#55
Exceptional
9.5%

Tongan Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (5.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (7.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.9%), and unemploymnet rate among females (5.1%).
Tongan Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
Unemployment
94.0
/100
|
#54
Exceptional
5.0%
Males
96.8
/100
|
#30
Exceptional
4.9%
Females
90.3
/100
|
#88
Exceptional
5.1%
Youth < 25
92.9
/100
|
#55
Exceptional
11.4%
Age | 16 to 19 years
92.5
/100
|
#40
Exceptional
17.2%
Age | 20 to 24 years
97.2
/100
|
#17
Exceptional
9.5%
Age | 25 to 29 years
98.5
/100
|
#7
Exceptional
5.8%
Age | 30 to 34 years
96.0
/100
|
#45
Exceptional
5.2%
Age | 35 to 44 years
95.1
/100
|
#73
Exceptional
4.5%
Age | 45 to 54 years
95.7
/100
|
#16
Exceptional
4.2%
Age | 55 to 59 years
95.2
/100
|
#48
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 60 to 64 years
93.7
/100
|
#24
Exceptional
4.6%
Age | 65 to 74 years
91.8
/100
|
#12
Exceptional
4.8%
Seniors > 65
91.2
/100
|
#21
Exceptional
4.8%
Seniors > 75
73.2
/100
|
#269
Good
9.9%
Women w/ Children < 6
84.8
/100
|
#200
Excellent
7.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17
97.5
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
7.0%
Women w/ Children < 18
92.2
/100
|
#39
Exceptional
5.1%

Tongan Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (78.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.2%).
Tongan Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
In Labor Force | Age > 16
85.9
/100
|
#18
Excellent
67.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-64
88.3
/100
|
#48
Excellent
80.2%
In Labor Force | Age 16-19
71.4
/100
|
#53
Good
39.8%
In Labor Force | Age 20-24
87.9
/100
|
#20
Excellent
78.1%
In Labor Force | Age 25-29
75.8
/100
|
#146
Good
84.5%
In Labor Force | Age 30-34
76.3
/100
|
#280
Good
83.2%
In Labor Force | Age 35-44
80.4
/100
|
#239
Excellent
83.6%
In Labor Force | Age 45-54
87.2
/100
|
#99
Excellent
83.1%

Tongan Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of married-couple family households (51.7%), percentage of births to unmarried women (27.8%), and percentage of single father households (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.54), percentage of family households with children (31.4%), and percentage of family households (69.8%).
Tongan Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
Family Households
76.4
/100
|
#3
Good
69.8%
Family Households with Children
52.1
/100
|
#5
Average
31.4%
Married-couple Households
93.5
/100
|
#4
Exceptional
51.7%
Average Family Size
44.1
/100
|
#16
Average
3.54
Single Father Households
79.7
/100
|
#244
Good
2.5%
Single Mother Households
79.0
/100
|
#110
Good
5.9%
Currently Married
78.1
/100
|
#71
Good
48.4%
Divorced or Separated
76.7
/100
|
#36
Good
11.2%
Births to Unmarried Women
81.4
/100
|
#58
Excellent
27.8%

Tongan Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (63.6%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.0%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (10.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (26.5%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (93.0%).
Tongan Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
No Vehicles Available
95.6
/100
|
#15
Exceptional
7.0%
1+ Vehicles Available
95.0
/100
|
#14
Exceptional
93.0%
2+ Vehicles Available
98.6
/100
|
#2
Exceptional
63.6%
3+ Vehicles Available
81.6
/100
|
#3
Excellent
26.5%
4+ Vehicles Available
77.2
/100
|
#4
Good
10.1%

Tongan Education Level

In terms of education level, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.5%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.1%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.7%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.4%).
Tongan Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
No Schooling Completed
71.6
/100
|
#200
Good
2.1%
Nursery School
56.9
/100
|
#205
Average
98.0%
Kindergarten
56.5
/100
|
#205
Average
97.9%
1st Grade
61.8
/100
|
#206
Good
97.9%
2nd Grade
62.2
/100
|
#206
Good
97.8%
3rd Grade
55.4
/100
|
#204
Average
97.7%
4th Grade
62.7
/100
|
#218
Good
97.4%
5th Grade
64.4
/100
|
#224
Good
97.1%
6th Grade
56.1
/100
|
#211
Average
96.9%
7th Grade
57.1
/100
|
#245
Average
95.4%
8th Grade
57.1
/100
|
#238
Average
95.1%
9th Grade
67.3
/100
|
#225
Good
94.3%
10th Grade
70.8
/100
|
#218
Good
93.1%
11th Grade
71.1
/100
|
#211
Good
91.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma
72.1
/100
|
#204
Good
90.5%
High School Diploma
68.7
/100
|
#215
Good
88.2%
GED/Equivalency
70.2
/100
|
#196
Good
85.0%
College, Under 1 year
63.7
/100
|
#191
Good
64.4%
College, 1 year or more
59.3
/100
|
#212
Average
57.7%
Associate's Degree
52.6
/100
|
#228
Average
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
45.4
/100
|
#237
Average
34.0%
Master's Degree
29.8
/100
|
#251
Fair
12.4%
Professional Degree
27.7
/100
|
#250
Fair
3.7%
Doctorate Degree
28.5
/100
|
#205
Fair
1.7%

Tongan Disability

In terms of disability, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.3%), percentage of population with vision disability (1.9%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (4.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.2%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.7%).
Tongan Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
Disability
84.3
/100
|
#34
Excellent
10.4%
Males
84.6
/100
|
#44
Excellent
10.0%
Females
84.6
/100
|
#33
Excellent
10.7%
Age | Under 5 years
84.4
/100
|
#240
Excellent
1.3%
Age | 5 to 17 years
84.8
/100
|
#33
Excellent
4.8%
Age | 18 to 34 years
79.0
/100
|
#114
Good
5.8%
Age | 35 to 64 years
75.7
/100
|
#92
Good
10.2%
Age | 65 to 74 years
77.4
/100
|
#192
Good
23.5%
Age | Over 75 years
76.2
/100
|
#243
Good
48.7%
Vision
86.5
/100
|
#43
Excellent
1.9%
Hearing
82.8
/100
|
#130
Excellent
2.8%
Cognitive
58.9
/100
|
#211
Average
17.5%
Ambulatory
89.9
/100
|
#17
Excellent
5.3%
Self-Care
84.3
/100
|
#14
Excellent
2.1%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Tongans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Tongans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
63.6%
(98.6/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
5.8%
(98.5/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
7.0%
(97.5/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
9.5%
(97.2/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Males
4.9%
(96.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Tongans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Tongans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
3.7%
(27.7/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.7%
(28.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
12.4%
(29.8/100)
#4
Median Female Earnings
$35,084
(39.1/100)
#5
Median Earnings
$42,019
(43.4/100)
What is Tongan per capita income in the United States?
Tongan per capita income in the United States is $38,267, which is average, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median family income in the United States?
Tongan median family income in the United States is $98,806, which is average, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median household income in the United States?
Tongan median household income in the United States is $86,540, which is good, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median earnings in the United States?
Tongan median earnings in the United States is $42,019, which is average, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median male earnings in the United States?
Tongan median male earnings in the United States is $49,341, which is average, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median female earnings in the United States?
Tongan median female earnings in the United States is $35,084, which is fair, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Tongan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.7%, which is average, ranking it 252nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level in the United States?
Tongan poverty level in the United States is 10.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among families in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among families in the United States is 7.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among males in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among males in the United States is 9.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among females in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 39th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 55th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemployment in the United States?
Tongan unemployment in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 54th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Tongan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 30th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Tongan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 88th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of family households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of family households in the United States is 69.8%, which is good, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Tongan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 31.4%, which is average, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 51.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 4th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan average family size in the United States?
Tongan average family size in the United States is 3.54, which is average, ranking it 16th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is good, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.9%, which is good, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.4%, which is good, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.2%, which is good, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Tongan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 27.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 34th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 33rd 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.