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

Ugandan Social Profile
Good

7,857
SOCIAL INDEX
72.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
141st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK

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).
Ugandan Income
Income MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Poverty
Poverty MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Unemployment
Unemployment MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Labor Participation
Labor Participation MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Family Structure
Family Structure MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Vehicle Availability
Vehicle Availability MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Education Level
Education Level MetricRating | RankValue
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%).
Ugandan Disability
Disability MetricRating | RankValue
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:
  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.