In terms of income, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.3%), median female earnings ($40,958), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,631), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($55,327), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($91,357), and median family income ($94,466).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	9.5 /100 \| #218	Tragic $41,655
Median Family Income	1.5 /100 \| #236	Tragic $94,466
Median Household Income	4.7 /100 \| #231	Tragic $80,402
Median Earnings	29.7 /100 \| #198	Fair $45,820
Median Male Earnings	4.8 /100 \| #227	Tragic $51,446
Median Female Earnings	93.2 /100 \| #124	Exceptional $40,958
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	74.6 /100 \| #152	Good $52,631
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	6.8 /100 \| #220	Tragic $89,856
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	1.1 /100 \| #241	Tragic $91,357
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.3 /100 \| #257	Tragic $55,327
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #13	Exceptional 19.3%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.8%), poverty level among single females (21.2%), and poverty level among single mothers (29.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.9%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.2%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.1 /100 \| #257	Tragic 14.3%
Families	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 10.9%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 13.1%
Females	0.2 /100 \| #254	Tragic 15.4%
Females 18 to 24 years	74.4 /100 \| #159	Good 19.8%
Females 25 to 34 years	8.2 /100 \| #211	Tragic 14.2%
Children Under 5 years	0.9 /100 \| #232	Tragic 19.3%
Children Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #255	Tragic 19.2%
Boys Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #254	Tragic 19.3%
Girls Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #256	Tragic 19.3%
Single Males	21.4 /100 \| #201	Fair 13.0%
Single Females	35.2 /100 \| #190	Fair 21.2%
Single Fathers	1.5 /100 \| #245	Tragic 17.0%
Single Mothers	21.7 /100 \| #198	Fair 29.6%
Married Couples	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 6.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 14.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 15.9%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 16.0%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.3%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.9%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 6.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 6.7%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 6.1%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 14.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 22.6%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 12.9%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 7.8%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 6.5%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.8 /100 \| #249	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 65	0.6 /100 \| #252	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	98.4 /100 \| #114	Exceptional 8.3%
Women w/ Children < 6	5.3 /100 \| #231	Tragic 8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	18.2 /100 \| #200	Poor 9.1%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.1 /100 \| #268	Tragic 6.2%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.5%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (71.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.9%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	45.2 /100 \| #178	Average 65.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	2.3 /100 \| #240	Tragic 79.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 30.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 71.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.7 /100 \| #240	Tragic 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	18.2 /100 \| #201	Poor 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	69.5 /100 \| #153	Good 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	1.1 /100 \| #238	Tragic 81.9%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.32), percentage of single father households (2.2%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (40.9%), percentage of population currently married (41.5%), and percentage of single mother households (7.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	4.1 /100 \| #227	Tragic 63.6%
Family Households with Children	0.1 /100 \| #299	Tragic 26.4%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 40.9%
Average Family Size	99.8 /100 \| #76	Exceptional 3.32
Single Father Households	97.8 /100 \| #119	Exceptional 2.2%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 7.7%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 41.5%
Divorced or Separated	16.6 /100 \| #211	Poor 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.2 /100 \| #261	Tragic 36.5%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (13.6%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (23.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (23.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (76.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (40.9%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 23.7%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 76.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 40.9%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 13.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 4.3%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Education Level

In terms of education level, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.4%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (35.7%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.4%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.4%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.1 /100 \| #280	Tragic 2.6%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 97.4%
Kindergarten	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 97.4%
1st Grade	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 97.3%
2nd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 97.3%
3rd Grade	0.1 /100 \| #277	Tragic 97.2%
4th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 96.9%
5th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 96.7%
6th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 96.2%
7th Grade	0.3 /100 \| #269	Tragic 95.2%
8th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #274	Tragic 94.7%
9th Grade	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 93.7%
10th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #273	Tragic 92.4%
11th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic 91.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 89.4%
High School Diploma	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 86.9%
GED/Equivalency	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic 83.0%
College, Under 1 year	0.2 /100 \| #264	Tragic 61.1%
College, 1 year or more	1.1 /100 \| #240	Tragic 55.8%
Associate's Degree	4.0 /100 \| #227	Tragic 43.6%
Bachelor's Degree	8.8 /100 \| #222	Tragic 35.7%
Master's Degree	23.5 /100 \| #205	Fair 14.4%
Professional Degree	7.1 /100 \| #224	Tragic 4.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0 /100 \| #255	Tragic 1.5%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Disability

In terms of disability, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.0%), 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 self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.6%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.9%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	52.7 /100 \| #172	Average 11.7%
Males	83.3 /100 \| #135	Excellent 11.0%
Females	22.4 /100 \| #200	Fair 12.3%
Age \| Under 5 years	98.6 /100 \| #71	Exceptional 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	10.8 /100 \| #205	Poor 5.7%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	99.5 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	40.8 /100 \| #181	Average 11.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	16.4 /100 \| #210	Poor 23.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	20.0 /100 \| #203	Fair 47.7%
Vision	8.2 /100 \| #214	Tragic 2.2%
Hearing	99.9 /100 \| #12	Exceptional 2.5%
Cognitive	0.8 /100 \| #245	Tragic 17.9%
Ambulatory	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic 6.6%
Self-Care	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Trinidadians and Tobagonians in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Trinidadians and Tobagonians in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

19.3%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.5%

(99.9/100)

Average Family Size

3.32

(99.8/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35

6.0%

(99.5/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.1%

(98.6/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Trinidadians and Tobagonians in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Trinidadians and Tobagonians in the United States are:

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

40.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available

23.7%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available

76.3%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

14.6%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

12.9%

(0.0/100)

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian per capita income in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian per capita income in the United States is $41,655, which is tragic, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian median family income in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian median family income in the United States is $94,466, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian median household income in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian median household income in the United States is $80,402, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian median earnings in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian median earnings in the United States is $45,820, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian median male earnings in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian median male earnings in the United States is $51,446, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian median female earnings in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian median female earnings in the United States is $40,958, which is exceptional, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 19.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 13th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level in the United States is 14.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among families in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among males in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among males in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among females in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among females in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single males in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is fair, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single females in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.2%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 17.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.6%, which is fair, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 301st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of family households in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of family households in the United States is 63.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian average family size in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian average family size in the United States is 3.32, which is exceptional, ranking it 76th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of single father households in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is fair, ranking it 200th 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.

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