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SOCIAL RATING
188th/ 347
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Uruguayan Geographic Distribution
Uruguayan Income
In terms of income, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (25.2%), per capita income ($44,318), and household income with householder under the age of 25 ($52,465), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($59,090), median family income ($100,656), and median female earnings ($39,228).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 67.6 /100 | #155 | Good $44,318 |
| Median Family Income | 26.3 /100 | #194 | Fair $100,656 |
| Median Household Income | 43.5 /100 | #182 | Average $84,691 |
| Median Earnings | 41.6 /100 | #185 | Average $46,190 |
| Median Male Earnings | 31.1 /100 | #190 | Fair $53,680 |
| Median Female Earnings | 27.3 /100 | #195 | Fair $39,228 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 66.2 /100 | #161 | Good $52,465 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 37.3 /100 | #182 | Fair $93,631 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 30.3 /100 | #194 | Fair $98,660 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 12.3 /100 | #208 | Poor $59,090 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 81.3 /100 | #152 | Excellent 25.2% |
Uruguayan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.8%), poverty level among single males (11.9%), and poverty level among single fathers (15.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.1%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.4%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 44.7 /100 | #178 | Average 12.4% |
| Families | 39.2 /100 | #183 | Fair 9.1% |
| Males | 51.0 /100 | #171 | Average 11.2% |
| Females | 39.8 /100 | #189 | Fair 13.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 99.5 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 18.8% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 66.9 /100 | #159 | Good 13.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 60.5 /100 | #168 | Good 17.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 54.7 /100 | #169 | Average 16.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 16.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 64.7 /100 | #167 | Good 16.2% |
| Single Males | 99.4 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Single Females | 92.1 /100 | #132 | Exceptional 20.2% |
| Single Fathers | 92.1 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 15.9% |
| Single Mothers | 91.7 /100 | #123 | Exceptional 28.3% |
| Married Couples | 25.0 /100 | #199 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.8 /100 | #243 | Tragic 12.1% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.5 /100 | #245 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 44.8 /100 | #180 | Average 11.8% |
Uruguayan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among males (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 60.2 /100 | #168 | Good 5.2% |
| Males | 93.0 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Females | 11.4 /100 | #212 | Poor 5.4% |
| Youth < 25 | 70.4 /100 | #151 | Good 11.5% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 64.3 /100 | #157 | Good 17.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 81.9 /100 | #139 | Excellent 10.2% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 91.2 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 95.4 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 20.0 /100 | #203 | Fair 4.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 76.9 /100 | #147 | Good 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 55.6 /100 | #170 | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 19.9 /100 | #203 | Poor 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 6.2 /100 | #216 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 12.6 /100 | #208 | Poor 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 99.9 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 74.7 /100 | #153 | Good 7.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 3.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 1.0 /100 | #246 | Tragic 5.9% |
Uruguayan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.9%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 98.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 65.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 96.7 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 80.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 2.6 /100 | #242 | Tragic 34.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 15.1 /100 | #210 | Poor 74.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 84.7 /100 | #125 | Excellent 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 78.5 /100 | #144 | Good 84.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 93.3 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 89.4 /100 | #121 | Excellent 83.1% |
Uruguayan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (27.7%), percentage of family households (64.5%), and average family size (3.23), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%), percentage of population currently married (45.6%), and percentage of married-couple family households (45.5%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 67.7 /100 | #155 | Good 64.5% |
| Family Households with Children | 83.2 /100 | #138 | Excellent 27.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 10.4 /100 | #206 | Poor 45.5% |
| Average Family Size | 58.8 /100 | #163 | Average 3.23 |
| Single Father Households | 29.7 /100 | #193 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 18.0 /100 | #196 | Poor 6.6% |
| Currently Married | 7.9 /100 | #210 | Tragic 45.6% |
| Divorced or Separated | 3.4 /100 | #241 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 12.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 33.1% |
Uruguayan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.3%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.8%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.8%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.6%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 7.7 /100 | #223 | Tragic 11.3% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 7.0 /100 | #222 | Tragic 88.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.7 /100 | #255 | Tragic 52.7% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 1.0 /100 | #259 | Tragic 17.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 1.3 /100 | #260 | Tragic 5.6% |
Uruguayan Education Level
In terms of education level, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.6%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.3%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.1%), percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.1%), and percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 11.0 /100 | #208 | Poor 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 7.1 /100 | #216 | Tragic 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 7.5 /100 | #214 | Tragic 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 7.4 /100 | #216 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 6.2 /100 | #217 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 5.0 /100 | #221 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 3.5 /100 | #230 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 5th Grade | 3.2 /100 | #235 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 2.5 /100 | #234 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 7th Grade | 1.6 /100 | #244 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 8th Grade | 1.2 /100 | #248 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 9th Grade | 1.3 /100 | #249 | Tragic 94.1% |
| 10th Grade | 1.8 /100 | #245 | Tragic 92.9% |
| 11th Grade | 3.5 /100 | #232 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 7.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 90.4% |
| High School Diploma | 5.6 /100 | #226 | Tragic 88.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 16.0 /100 | #200 | Poor 85.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 15.6 /100 | #203 | Poor 64.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 31.8 /100 | #189 | Fair 58.8% |
| Associate's Degree | 55.4 /100 | #169 | Average 46.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 65.8 /100 | #161 | Good 38.4% |
| Master's Degree | 67.1 /100 | #163 | Good 15.3% |
| Professional Degree | 80.2 /100 | #145 | Excellent 4.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 26.2 /100 | #194 | Fair 1.8% |
Uruguayan Disability
In terms of disability, Uruguayans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.2%), percentage of females with a disability (11.7%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (2.2%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.6%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 97.4 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Males | 95.3 /100 | #103 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Females | 98.8 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 68.8 /100 | #154 | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 51.0 /100 | #173 | Average 5.6% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 97.3 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.0 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 96.5 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 22.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 98.4 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 46.2% |
| Vision | 42.7 /100 | #180 | Average 2.2% |
| Hearing | 95.9 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 97.2 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Ambulatory | 97.2 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 91.5 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Uruguayans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Uruguayans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
7.9%
(99.9/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
18.8%
(99.5/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Single Males
11.9%
(99.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 34 and 64
10.2%
(99.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Females with a Disability
11.7%
(98.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Uruguayans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Uruguayans in the United States are:
#1
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
13.5%
(0.5/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
52.7%
(0.7/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 65
12.1%
(0.8/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 18
5.9%
(1.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
17.8%
(1.0/100)
What is Uruguayan per capita income in the United States?
Uruguayan per capita income in the United States is $44,318, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan median family income in the United States?
Uruguayan median family income in the United States is $100,656, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan median household income in the United States?
Uruguayan median household income in the United States is $84,691, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan median earnings in the United States?
Uruguayan median earnings in the United States is $46,190, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan median male earnings in the United States?
Uruguayan median male earnings in the United States is $53,680, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan median female earnings in the United States?
Uruguayan median female earnings in the United States is $39,228, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Uruguayan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level in the United States is 12.4%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among families in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among families in the United States is 9.1%, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among males in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among males in the United States is 11.2%, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among females in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among females in the United States is 13.6%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.1%, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 75th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 132nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Uruguayan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 123rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.8%, which is average, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan unemployment in the United States?
Uruguayan unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Uruguayan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Uruguayan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of family households in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of family households in the United States is 64.5%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.5%, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan average family size in the United States?
Uruguayan average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is average, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.6%, which is poor, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.1%, which is poor, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 103rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Uruguayan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Uruguayan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th 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.