In terms of income, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.5%), median female earnings ($36,424), and per capita income ($37,589), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,448), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($52,072), and median family income ($85,294).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #289	Tragic $37,589
Median Family Income	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic $85,294
Median Household Income	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic $71,853
Median Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #292	Tragic $41,448
Median Male Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #300	Tragic $47,066
Median Female Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic $36,424
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic $47,448
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic $78,911
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic $82,736
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic $52,072
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #45	Exceptional 21.5%

U.S. Virgin Islander Poverty

In terms of poverty, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.6%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.5%), and poverty level among single females (24.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 5 (23.0%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.4%), and poverty level among males (14.7%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 16.1%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 12.4%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 14.7%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 17.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 22.5%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 16.7%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 23.0%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 22.0%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 22.0%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 22.1%
Single Males	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 14.5%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 24.2%
Single Fathers	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 18.1%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 32.6%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 6.6%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 14.0%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 15.4%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 16.5%

U.S. Virgin Islander Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (21.3%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.8%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 6.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 6.4%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 6.2%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 13.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 21.3%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 11.8%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 8.1%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 6.3%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.3 /100 \| #252	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 5.5%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 5.5%
Seniors > 75	99.7 /100 \| #84	Exceptional 8.1%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 8.7%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 9.7%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 6.7%

U.S. Virgin Islander Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.0%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	11.3 /100 \| #217	Poor 64.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.1 /100 \| #267	Tragic 78.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.2 /100 \| #285	Tragic 33.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.1 /100 \| #289	Tragic 73.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.6 /100 \| #242	Tragic 83.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	1.5 /100 \| #236	Tragic 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	6.1 /100 \| #224	Tragic 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 81.2%

U.S. Virgin Islander Family Structure

In terms of family structure, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.29), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of family households with children (27.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (39.8%), percentage of population currently married (40.7%), and percentage of single mother households (8.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 62.6%
Family Households with Children	12.1 /100 \| #217	Poor 27.1%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 39.8%
Average Family Size	98.8 /100 \| #96	Exceptional 3.29
Single Father Households	31.8 /100 \| #189	Fair 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 8.6%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 40.7%
Divorced or Separated	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 13.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 39.6%

U.S. Virgin Islander Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.6%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.4%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (84.6%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.5%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (15.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 15.4%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 84.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 47.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 15.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 4.6%

U.S. Virgin Islander Education Level

In terms of education level, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.3%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.7%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (60.6%), percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (89.3%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (82.9%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	3.7 /100 \| #228	Tragic 2.3%
Nursery School	2.1 /100 \| #233	Tragic 97.7%
Kindergarten	1.7 /100 \| #239	Tragic 97.6%
1st Grade	1.9 /100 \| #237	Tragic 97.6%
2nd Grade	1.6 /100 \| #237	Tragic 97.6%
3rd Grade	1.4 /100 \| #240	Tragic 97.4%
4th Grade	1.4 /100 \| #243	Tragic 97.1%
5th Grade	1.1 /100 \| #248	Tragic 96.9%
6th Grade	0.5 /100 \| #256	Tragic 96.5%
7th Grade	1.6 /100 \| #243	Tragic 95.4%
8th Grade	0.9 /100 \| #253	Tragic 95.0%
9th Grade	0.7 /100 \| #254	Tragic 94.0%
10th Grade	0.7 /100 \| #257	Tragic 92.7%
11th Grade	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 91.1%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 89.3%
High School Diploma	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 87.1%
GED/Equivalency	0.2 /100 \| #271	Tragic 82.9%
College, Under 1 year	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 60.6%
College, 1 year or more	0.3 /100 \| #263	Tragic 54.8%
Associate's Degree	0.7 /100 \| #250	Tragic 42.1%
Bachelor's Degree	0.7 /100 \| #253	Tragic 33.2%
Master's Degree	2.1 /100 \| #241	Tragic 13.1%
Professional Degree	1.0 /100 \| #262	Tragic 3.7%
Doctorate Degree	0.5 /100 \| #268	Tragic 1.5%

U.S. Virgin Islander Disability

In terms of disability, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.7%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.3%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.8%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.2 /100 \| #265	Tragic 12.5%
Males	1.3 /100 \| #236	Tragic 11.9%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic 13.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	34.4 /100 \| #195	Fair 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 6.3%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	38.6 /100 \| #182	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 12.8%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #279	Tragic 25.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.2 /100 \| #266	Tragic 48.9%
Vision	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 2.5%
Hearing	92.5 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 2.8%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 18.7%
Ambulatory	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 6.8%
Self-Care	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of U.S. Virgin Islanders in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of U.S. Virgin Islanders in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

21.5%

(100.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

8.1%

(99.7/100)

Average Family Size

3.29

(98.8/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.8%

(92.5/100)

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

6.7%

(38.6/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing U.S. Virgin Islanders in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing U.S. Virgin Islanders in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.5%

(0.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

28.9%

(0.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

9.6%

(0.1/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

3.5%

(0.1/100)

Average Family Size

3.13

(0.2/100)

What is U.S. Virgin Islander per capita income in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander per capita income in the United States is $37,589, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander median family income in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander median family income in the United States is $85,294, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander median household income in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander median household income in the United States is $71,853, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander median earnings in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander median earnings in the United States is $41,448, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander median male earnings in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander median male earnings in the United States is $47,066, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander median female earnings in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander median female earnings in the United States is $36,424, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 45th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among families in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among families in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among males in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among males in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among females in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among females in the United States is 17.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 22.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 318th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single males in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single females in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 18.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander unemployment in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander unemployment in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander unemployment rate among males in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of family households in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of family households in the United States is 62.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of family households with children in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.1%, which is poor, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 39.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander average family size in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of single father households in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 189th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of single mother households in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 332nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population currently married in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population currently married in the United States is 40.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 236th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

U.S. Virgin Islander percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st 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.

U.S. Virgin Islander Social Profile

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