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SOCIAL INDEX
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SOCIAL RATING
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Ugandan Geographic Distribution
Ugandan Income
In terms of income, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($49,244), wage/income gap percentage (24.4%), and median female earnings ($38,414), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($52,493), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,403), and median earnings ($45,079).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 59.3 /100 | #112 | Average $42,422 |
| Median Family Income | 59.3 /100 | #104 | Average $100,646 |
| Median Household Income | 57.6 /100 | #113 | Average $83,144 |
| Median Earnings | 56.1 /100 | #110 | Average $45,079 |
| Median Male Earnings | 53.5 /100 | #125 | Average $52,493 |
| Median Female Earnings | 59.4 /100 | #91 | Average $38,414 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 65.0 /100 | #91 | Good $49,244 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 58.7 /100 | #104 | Average $92,288 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 58.3 /100 | #115 | Average $97,709 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 55.7 /100 | #166 | Average $56,403 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 62.9 /100 | #104 | Good 24.4% |
Ugandan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (4.7%), poverty level among single males (12.5%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (13.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.8%), poverty level among single fathers (16.7%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (17.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 76.8 /100 | #185 | Good 12.6% |
| Families | 80.8 /100 | #177 | Excellent 9.1% |
| Males | 76.7 /100 | #191 | Good 11.7% |
| Females | 78.2 /100 | #172 | Good 13.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 68.1 /100 | #205 | Good 20.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 83.5 /100 | #122 | Excellent 13.0% |
| Children Under 5 years | 73.9 /100 | #181 | Good 17.6% |
| Children Under 16 years | 75.2 /100 | #176 | Good 16.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 76.8 /100 | #150 | Good 16.2% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 73.2 /100 | #191 | Good 17.1% |
| Single Males | 85.7 /100 | #150 | Excellent 12.5% |
| Single Females | 82.3 /100 | #105 | Excellent 20.1% |
| Single Fathers | 72.1 /100 | #222 | Good 16.7% |
| Single Mothers | 81.7 /100 | #104 | Excellent 28.3% |
| Married Couples | 91.2 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 78.7 /100 | #205 | Good 11.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 79.9 /100 | #175 | Good 11.9% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 82.2 /100 | #177 | Excellent 11.6% |
Ugandan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.4%), and unemployment rate among males (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (11.2%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.0%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 91.2 /100 | #169 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Males | 94.0 /100 | #164 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Females | 87.8 /100 | #166 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 89.5 /100 | #176 | Excellent 12.0% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 86.4 /100 | #194 | Excellent 18.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 91.9 /100 | #128 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 93.0 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 94.5 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 93.2 /100 | #157 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 89.5 /100 | #230 | Excellent 4.8% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 96.9 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 92.7 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 86.8 /100 | #121 | Excellent 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 88.8 /100 | #79 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 89.6 /100 | #27 | Excellent 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 85.8 /100 | #171 | Excellent 7.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 69.6 /100 | #328 | Good 11.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 81.0 /100 | #240 | Excellent 6.0% |
Ugandan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (86.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (37.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 86.5 /100 | #17 | Excellent 67.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 92.7 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 80.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 58.7 /100 | #126 | Average 37.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 72.1 /100 | #120 | Good 75.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 83.5 /100 | #23 | Excellent 85.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 96.7 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 86.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 92.1 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 85.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 89.4 /100 | #43 | Excellent 83.4% |
Ugandan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.2%), percentage of births to unmarried women (30.7%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.6%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (28.0%), and percentage of family households (62.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 30.1 /100 | #318 | Fair 62.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 28.4 /100 | #151 | Fair 28.0% |
| Married-couple Households | 50.0 /100 | #245 | Average 44.4% |
| Average Family Size | 17.1 /100 | #191 | Poor 3.25 |
| Single Father Households | 86.7 /100 | #143 | Excellent 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 67.0 /100 | #175 | Good 6.5% |
| Currently Married | 56.2 /100 | #232 | Average 44.9% |
| Divorced or Separated | 68.7 /100 | #78 | Good 11.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 72.7 /100 | #149 | Good 30.7% |
Ugandan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.9%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 84.8 /100 | #235 | Excellent 11.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 83.0 /100 | #240 | Excellent 88.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 67.7 /100 | #246 | Good 52.9% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 39.0 /100 | #275 | Fair 17.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 29.2 /100 | #255 | Fair 5.5% |
Ugandan Education Level
In terms of education level, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (86.6%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.5%), and percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (89.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.2%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.2%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 78.4 /100 | #148 | Good 1.9% |
| Nursery School | 62.1 /100 | #157 | Good 98.1% |
| Kindergarten | 61.9 /100 | #155 | Good 98.1% |
| 1st Grade | 67.7 /100 | #155 | Good 98.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 68.2 /100 | #157 | Good 98.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 60.7 /100 | #159 | Good 97.9% |
| 4th Grade | 71.7 /100 | #158 | Good 97.7% |
| 5th Grade | 73.5 /100 | #158 | Good 97.5% |
| 6th Grade | 62.5 /100 | #152 | Good 97.2% |
| 7th Grade | 67.9 /100 | #146 | Good 96.3% |
| 8th Grade | 67.1 /100 | #150 | Good 96.0% |
| 9th Grade | 76.1 /100 | #145 | Good 95.1% |
| 10th Grade | 79.4 /100 | #144 | Good 94.0% |
| 11th Grade | 79.4 /100 | #132 | Good 92.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 80.5 /100 | #131 | Excellent 91.5% |
| High School Diploma | 80.0 /100 | #125 | Excellent 89.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 80.7 /100 | #124 | Excellent 86.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 72.4 /100 | #122 | Good 67.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | 71.4 /100 | #106 | Good 61.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 71.1 /100 | #99 | Good 49.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 68.1 /100 | #91 | Good 41.5% |
| Master's Degree | 64.6 /100 | #68 | Good 17.6% |
| Professional Degree | 57.4 /100 | #79 | Average 5.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 52.6 /100 | #64 | Average 2.2% |
Ugandan Disability
In terms of disability, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.3%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.2%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (11.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 76.0 /100 | #104 | Good 11.0% |
| Males | 78.6 /100 | #101 | Good 10.5% |
| Females | 74.4 /100 | #109 | Good 11.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 85.5 /100 | #225 | Excellent 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 66.1 /100 | #248 | Good 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 73.3 /100 | #176 | Good 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 66.8 /100 | #170 | Good 11.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 82.6 /100 | #123 | Excellent 22.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 88.3 /100 | #56 | Excellent 46.3% |
| Vision | 82.6 /100 | #90 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Hearing | 82.0 /100 | #141 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 43.1 /100 | #303 | Average 18.2% |
| Ambulatory | 84.0 /100 | #56 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Self-Care | 81.1 /100 | #32 | Excellent 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Ugandans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Ugandans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.4%
(96.9/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
86.0%
(96.7/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.4%
(94.5/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.4%
(94.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
4.7%
(93.2/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Ugandans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Ugandans in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.25
(17.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.0%
(28.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
5.5%
(29.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Family Households
62.2%
(30.1/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
17.5%
(39.0/100)
What is Ugandan per capita income in the United States?
Ugandan per capita income in the United States is $42,422, which is average, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median family income in the United States?
Ugandan median family income in the United States is $100,646, which is average, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median household income in the United States?
Ugandan median household income in the United States is $83,144, which is average, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median earnings in the United States is $45,079, which is average, ranking it 110th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median male earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median male earnings in the United States is $52,493, which is average, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median female earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median female earnings in the United States is $38,414, which is average, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Ugandan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.4%, which is good, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among families in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among families in the United States is 9.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among males in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among males in the United States is 11.7%, which is good, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among females in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among females in the United States is 13.4%, which is good, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.5%, which is good, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.7%, which is good, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemployment in the United States?
Ugandan unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Ugandan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Ugandan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of family households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of family households in the United States is 62.2%, which is fair, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is fair, ranking it 151st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.4%, which is average, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan average family size in the United States?
Ugandan average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is poor, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.5%, which is good, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.9%, which is average, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 78th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.7%, which is good, ranking it 149th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.5%, which is good, ranking it 101st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is good, ranking it 109th 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.