In terms of income, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (19.1%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,447), and median female earnings ($37,541), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($47,014), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($84,176), and median family income ($86,950).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	43.5 /100 \| #216	Average $38,051
Median Family Income	38.1 /100 \| #233	Fair $86,950
Median Household Income	41.5 /100 \| #230	Average $73,966
Median Earnings	42.9 /100 \| #198	Average $41,920
Median Male Earnings	37.0 /100 \| #233	Fair $47,014
Median Female Earnings	54.1 /100 \| #123	Average $37,541
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	58.2 /100 \| #173	Average $47,447
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	43.1 /100 \| #219	Average $82,187
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	37.4 /100 \| #240	Fair $84,176
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	40.1 /100 \| #252	Average $51,188
Wage/Income Gap	86.8 /100 \| #11	Excellent 19.1%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.6%), poverty level among married-couple families (6.2%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (14.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.6%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (19.5%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	66.0 /100 \| #247	Good 14.2%
Families	67.8 /100 \| #257	Good 11.0%
Males	67.6 /100 \| #250	Good 13.0%
Females	66.7 /100 \| #240	Good 15.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	71.5 /100 \| #154	Good 20.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	77.8 /100 \| #204	Good 14.1%
Children Under 5 years	65.7 /100 \| #225	Good 19.5%
Children Under 16 years	62.5 /100 \| #245	Good 19.3%
Boys Under 16 years	62.0 /100 \| #247	Good 19.5%
Girls Under 16 years	63.0 /100 \| #244	Good 19.3%
Single Males	85.4 /100 \| #161	Excellent 12.6%
Single Females	75.3 /100 \| #185	Good 21.5%
Single Fathers	72.2 /100 \| #217	Good 16.6%
Single Mothers	75.7 /100 \| #189	Good 29.7%
Married Couples	79.0 /100 \| #259	Good 6.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	58.2 /100 \| #296	Average 13.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	55.8 /100 \| #298	Average 15.3%
Receiving Food Stamps	67.7 /100 \| #293	Good 15.5%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.9%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.6%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	82.1 /100 \| #295	Excellent 6.4%
Males	84.8 /100 \| #301	Excellent 6.7%
Females	78.7 /100 \| #280	Good 6.1%
Youth < 25	74.8 /100 \| #312	Good 14.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	69.3 /100 \| #311	Good 22.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	77.5 /100 \| #311	Good 12.6%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	83.5 /100 \| #291	Excellent 7.9%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	86.1 /100 \| #292	Excellent 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	86.9 /100 \| #280	Excellent 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	84.2 /100 \| #293	Excellent 5.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	89.3 /100 \| #281	Excellent 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	84.4 /100 \| #288	Excellent 5.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	83.9 /100 \| #260	Excellent 5.7%
Seniors > 65	84.5 /100 \| #264	Excellent 5.6%
Seniors > 75	78.3 /100 \| #173	Good 9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6	84.6 /100 \| #211	Excellent 8.0%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	84.7 /100 \| #168	Excellent 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	78.2 /100 \| #262	Good 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 (84.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (30.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (71.3%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	66.3 /100 \| #197	Good 65.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	78.5 /100 \| #237	Good 78.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	25.7 /100 \| #325	Fair 30.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	46.4 /100 \| #317	Average 71.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	71.1 /100 \| #240	Good 83.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	83.9 /100 \| #202	Excellent 84.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	85.5 /100 \| #150	Excellent 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	78.7 /100 \| #232	Good 81.7%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of births to unmarried women (35.8%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (26.7%), average family size (3.37), and percentage of married-couple family households (41.1%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	41.1 /100 \| #216	Average 64.0%
Family Households with Children	19.4 /100 \| #295	Poor 26.7%
Married-couple Households	30.7 /100 \| #308	Fair 41.1%
Average Family Size	28.3 /100 \| #77	Fair 3.37
Single Father Households	89.1 /100 \| #111	Excellent 2.1%
Single Mother Households	41.1 /100 \| #287	Average 7.9%
Currently Married	35.6 /100 \| #309	Fair 41.6%
Divorced or Separated	55.1 /100 \| #206	Average 12.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	57.9 /100 \| #251	Average 35.8%

Trinidadian and Tobagonian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Trinidadians and Tobagonians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (23.8%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (76.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (40.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.2%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (13.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (40.9%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	56.9 /100 \| #330	Average 23.8%
1+ Vehicles Available	51.9 /100 \| #330	Average 76.3%
2+ Vehicles Available	33.1 /100 \| #331	Fair 40.9%
3+ Vehicles Available	20.6 /100 \| #331	Fair 13.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	15.1 /100 \| #328	Poor 4.2%

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 10th grade education (92.5%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.0%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.9%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.0%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	60.6 /100 \| #270	Good 2.4%
Nursery School	48.0 /100 \| #272	Average 97.6%
Kindergarten	47.5 /100 \| #274	Average 97.6%
1st Grade	52.1 /100 \| #273	Average 97.6%
2nd Grade	52.4 /100 \| #272	Average 97.5%
3rd Grade	46.8 /100 \| #266	Average 97.4%
4th Grade	55.3 /100 \| #263	Average 97.1%
5th Grade	57.8 /100 \| #262	Average 96.8%
6th Grade	47.7 /100 \| #270	Average 96.4%
7th Grade	55.7 /100 \| #261	Average 95.3%
8th Grade	54.5 /100 \| #262	Average 94.8%
9th Grade	60.5 /100 \| #267	Good 93.7%
10th Grade	64.4 /100 \| #260	Good 92.5%
11th Grade	62.9 /100 \| #261	Good 91.0%
12th Grade, No Diploma	62.7 /100 \| #253	Good 89.3%
High School Diploma	58.9 /100 \| #263	Average 86.9%
GED/Equivalency	57.6 /100 \| #260	Average 83.0%
College, Under 1 year	51.8 /100 \| #259	Average 60.8%
College, 1 year or more	52.7 /100 \| #241	Average 55.6%
Associate's Degree	53.3 /100 \| #227	Average 43.0%
Bachelor's Degree	48.5 /100 \| #221	Average 35.0%
Master's Degree	40.9 /100 \| #202	Average 14.0%
Professional Degree	32.8 /100 \| #219	Fair 3.9%
Doctorate Degree	20.7 /100 \| #248	Fair 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 under the age of 5 (1.1%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.7%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	70.5 /100 \| #165	Good 11.4%
Males	75.2 /100 \| #144	Good 10.8%
Females	67.1 /100 \| #190	Good 11.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	89.2 /100 \| #107	Excellent 1.1%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	68.6 /100 \| #217	Good 5.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	83.6 /100 \| #64	Excellent 5.6%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	65.7 /100 \| #181	Good 11.2%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	77.1 /100 \| #198	Good 23.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	80.8 /100 \| #175	Excellent 47.8%
Vision	73.1 /100 \| #216	Good 2.2%
Hearing	92.1 /100 \| #15	Exceptional 2.5%
Cognitive	52.8 /100 \| #248	Average 17.7%
Ambulatory	65.3 /100 \| #262	Good 6.5%
Self-Care	64.3 /100 \| #269	Good 2.6%

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:

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.5%

(92.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

5.3%

(89.3/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.1%

(89.2/100)

Percentage of Single Father Households

2.1%

(89.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

5.6%

(86.9/100)

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 4 or More Vehicles Available

4.2%

(15.1/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

26.7%

(19.4/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

13.6%

(20.6/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.5%

(20.7/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

30.2%

(25.7/100)

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

Trinidadian and Tobagonian per capita income in the United States is $38,051, which is average, ranking it 216th 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 $86,950, which is fair, ranking it 233rd 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 $73,966, which is average, ranking it 230th 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 $41,920, which is average, 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 $47,014, which is fair, ranking it 233rd 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 $37,541, which is average, ranking it 123rd 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 19.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 11th 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 14.2%, which is good, ranking it 247th 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 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 257th 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 13.0%, which is good, ranking it 250th 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 15.3%, which is good, ranking it 240th 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 19.3%, which is good, ranking it 245th 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 12.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 161st 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 21.5%, which is good, ranking it 185th 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 16.6%, which is good, ranking it 217th 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 29.7%, which is good, ranking it 189th 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 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment in the United States?

Trinidadian and Tobagonian unemployment in the United States is 6.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 295th 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 excellent, ranking it 301st 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 good, ranking it 280th 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 64.0%, which is average, ranking it 216th 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 26.7%, which is poor, ranking it 295th 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 41.1%, which is fair, ranking it 308th 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 3.37, which is fair, ranking it 77th 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 2.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 111th 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 7.9%, which is average, ranking it 287th 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 41.6%, which is fair, ranking it 309th 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 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 206th 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 35.8%, which is average, ranking it 251st 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 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 165th 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 10.8%, which is good, ranking it 144th 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 11.9%, which is good, ranking it 190th 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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