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SOCIAL INDEX
3.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
343rd/ 347
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U.S. Virgin Islander Geographic Distribution
U.S. Virgin Islander Income
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:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
21.5%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
8.1%
(99.7/100)
#3
Average Family Size
3.29
(98.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.8%
(92.5/100)
#5
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:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
21.3%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.6%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
11.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
39.8%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
84.6%
(0.0/100)
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.