In terms of income, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.7%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($42,614), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($48,080), but there is room for improvement in median male earnings ($42,676), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($75,491), and median family income ($78,039).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	29.7 /100 \| #287	Fair $34,224
Median Family Income	24.4 /100 \| #303	Fair $78,039
Median Household Income	27.7 /100 \| #305	Fair $66,077
Median Earnings	25.9 /100 \| #289	Fair $37,838
Median Male Earnings	23.9 /100 \| #302	Fair $42,676
Median Female Earnings	28.9 /100 \| #277	Fair $33,406
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	39.7 /100 \| #310	Fair $42,614
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	27.9 /100 \| #308	Fair $72,396
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	23.9 /100 \| #312	Fair $75,491
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	30.8 /100 \| #311	Fair $48,080
Wage/Income Gap	79.6 /100 \| #26	Good 20.7%

U.S. Virgin Islander Poverty

In terms of poverty, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (14.6%), poverty level among married-couple families (7.0%), and poverty level among single mothers (31.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 16 (22.0%), poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (22.2%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (22.1%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	53.0 /100 \| #318	Average 16.1%
Families	56.9 /100 \| #315	Average 12.5%
Males	54.9 /100 \| #319	Average 14.9%
Females	54.3 /100 \| #315	Average 17.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	56.5 /100 \| #294	Average 23.1%
Females 25 to 34 years	65.7 /100 \| #281	Good 16.5%
Children Under 5 years	50.8 /100 \| #306	Average 23.0%
Children Under 16 years	49.9 /100 \| #312	Average 22.0%
Boys Under 16 years	50.0 /100 \| #312	Average 22.2%
Girls Under 16 years	50.4 /100 \| #308	Average 22.1%
Single Males	76.5 /100 \| #289	Good 14.6%
Single Females	61.5 /100 \| #279	Good 24.2%
Single Fathers	66.2 /100 \| #286	Good 18.0%
Single Mothers	66.5 /100 \| #267	Good 31.9%
Married Couples	71.7 /100 \| #305	Good 7.0%
Seniors Over 65 years	55.0 /100 \| #314	Average 14.0%
Seniors Over 75 years	54.3 /100 \| #308	Average 15.5%
Receiving Food Stamps	65.7 /100 \| #301	Good 16.0%

U.S. Virgin Islander Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.2%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (22.6%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (6.8%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.7%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	82.3 /100 \| #293	Excellent 6.4%
Males	86.4 /100 \| #289	Excellent 6.5%
Females	76.4 /100 \| #305	Good 6.3%
Youth < 25	76.0 /100 \| #304	Good 14.4%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	70.7 /100 \| #306	Good 22.6%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	80.5 /100 \| #295	Excellent 12.2%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	80.8 /100 \| #309	Excellent 8.3%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	88.8 /100 \| #257	Excellent 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	85.7 /100 \| #300	Excellent 5.7%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	88.1 /100 \| #250	Excellent 4.9%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	87.9 /100 \| #301	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	85.6 /100 \| #274	Excellent 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	81.0 /100 \| #309	Excellent 6.0%
Seniors > 65	82.4 /100 \| #308	Excellent 5.8%
Seniors > 75	76.8 /100 \| #199	Good 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 6	79.5 /100 \| #284	Good 8.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	73.1 /100 \| #316	Good 10.7%
Women w/ Children < 18	71.1 /100 \| #317	Good 6.8%

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 between the ages 30 and 34 (84.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (33.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.1%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	65.9 /100 \| #206	Good 65.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	75.0 /100 \| #267	Good 78.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	41.3 /100 \| #268	Average 33.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	57.0 /100 \| #279	Average 73.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	72.5 /100 \| #220	Good 84.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	83.2 /100 \| #211	Excellent 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	81.7 /100 \| #225	Excellent 83.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	73.8 /100 \| #276	Good 80.9%

U.S. Virgin Islander Family Structure

In terms of family structure, U.S. Virgin Islanders residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (39.9%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.4%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.34), percentage of family households with children (27.7%), and percentage of married-couple family households (40.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	36.3 /100 \| #275	Fair 63.2%
Family Households with Children	26.3 /100 \| #188	Fair 27.7%
Married-couple Households	27.6 /100 \| #318	Fair 40.6%
Average Family Size	25.3 /100 \| #96	Fair 3.34
Single Father Households	81.5 /100 \| #227	Excellent 2.4%
Single Mother Households	29.8 /100 \| #326	Fair 8.5%
Currently Married	32.9 /100 \| #317	Fair 41.2%
Divorced or Separated	36.7 /100 \| #304	Fair 13.4%
Births to Unmarried Women	46.0 /100 \| #313	Average 39.9%

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 no vehicle available (15.4%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (84.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (4.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (15.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (47.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	76.2 /100 \| #306	Good 15.4%
1+ Vehicles Available	73.3 /100 \| #311	Good 84.6%
2+ Vehicles Available	52.0 /100 \| #312	Average 47.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	30.1 /100 \| #313	Fair 15.6%
4+ Vehicles Available	20.5 /100 \| #314	Fair 4.7%

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 (2.2%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (92.5%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (93.9%), 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 (3.8%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.0%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	68.1 /100 \| #220	Good 2.2%
Nursery School	53.9 /100 \| #229	Average 97.8%
Kindergarten	53.0 /100 \| #230	Average 97.8%
1st Grade	58.4 /100 \| #230	Average 97.8%
2nd Grade	58.4 /100 \| #230	Average 97.7%
3rd Grade	51.5 /100 \| #230	Average 97.6%
4th Grade	59.9 /100 \| #237	Average 97.3%
5th Grade	60.9 /100 \| #246	Good 97.0%
6th Grade	50.3 /100 \| #254	Average 96.5%
7th Grade	57.4 /100 \| #243	Average 95.4%
8th Grade	55.8 /100 \| #252	Average 95.0%
9th Grade	62.0 /100 \| #260	Good 93.9%
10th Grade	64.3 /100 \| #261	Good 92.5%
11th Grade	61.6 /100 \| #267	Good 90.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma	60.2 /100 \| #268	Good 89.0%
High School Diploma	57.4 /100 \| #270	Average 86.7%
GED/Equivalency	56.1 /100 \| #269	Average 82.7%
College, Under 1 year	52.4 /100 \| #256	Average 60.9%
College, 1 year or more	52.0 /100 \| #249	Average 55.4%
Associate's Degree	51.1 /100 \| #241	Average 42.2%
Bachelor's Degree	43.5 /100 \| #245	Average 33.4%
Master's Degree	34.0 /100 \| #237	Fair 13.0%
Professional Degree	29.8 /100 \| #237	Fair 3.8%
Doctorate Degree	20.7 /100 \| #249	Fair 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 a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with hearing disability (2.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.6%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.7%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	59.8 /100 \| #262	Average 12.1%
Males	65.2 /100 \| #227	Good 11.6%
Females	56.1 /100 \| #279	Average 12.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	87.1 /100 \| #179	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	58.4 /100 \| #305	Average 6.1%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	72.7 /100 \| #182	Good 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	50.8 /100 \| #274	Average 12.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	66.4 /100 \| #286	Good 25.9%
Age \| Over 75 years	72.1 /100 \| #273	Good 49.5%
Vision	61.1 /100 \| #299	Good 2.5%
Hearing	84.6 /100 \| #96	Excellent 2.7%
Cognitive	34.4 /100 \| #322	Fair 18.6%
Ambulatory	60.3 /100 \| #293	Good 6.8%
Self-Care	62.6 /100 \| #282	Good 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:

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

6.2%

(88.8/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

4.9%

(88.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59

5.5%

(87.9/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5

1.2%

(87.1/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Males

6.5%

(86.4/100)

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 Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

4.7%

(20.5/100)

Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education

1.5%

(20.7/100)

Median Male Earnings

$42,676

(23.9/100)

Household Income with Householder Between the Ages 45 and 64

$75,491

(23.9/100)

Median Family Income

$78,039

(24.4/100)

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 $34,224, which is fair, ranking it 287th 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 $78,039, which is fair, ranking it 303rd 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 $66,077, which is fair, ranking it 305th 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 $37,838, which is fair, ranking it 289th 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 $42,676, which is fair, ranking it 302nd 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 $33,406, which is fair, ranking it 277th 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 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 26th 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 average, ranking it 318th 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 12.5%, which is average, ranking it 315th 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 14.9%, which is average, 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 average, 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 average, ranking it 312th 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 14.6%, which is good, ranking it 289th 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 good, ranking it 279th 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 18.0%, which is good, ranking it 286th 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 31.9%, which is good, ranking it 267th 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 16.0%, which is good, ranking it 301st 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 6.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 293rd 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 6.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 289th 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 6.3%, which is good, ranking it 305th 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 63.2%, which is fair, ranking it 275th 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 27.7%, which is fair, ranking it 188th 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 40.6%, which is fair, ranking it 318th 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 3.34, which is fair, 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 excellent, ranking it 227th 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 8.5%, which is fair, ranking it 326th 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 41.2%, which is fair, ranking it 317th 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 fair, ranking it 304th 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 39.9%, which is average, ranking it 313th 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 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 262nd 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 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 227th 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 12.7%, which is average, ranking it 279th 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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