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SOCIAL INDEX
22.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
257th/ 347
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Vietnamese Geographic Distribution
Vietnamese Income
In terms of income, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($56,127), and median female earnings ($40,377), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($56,143), median family income ($96,123), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($93,788).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 19.0 /100 | #200 | Poor $42,368 |
| Median Family Income | 3.4 /100 | #225 | Tragic $96,123 |
| Median Household Income | 13.8 /100 | #215 | Poor $82,248 |
| Median Earnings | 40.9 /100 | #186 | Average $46,172 |
| Median Male Earnings | 12.7 /100 | #207 | Poor $52,525 |
| Median Female Earnings | 80.4 /100 | #147 | Excellent $40,377 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional $56,127 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 20.2 /100 | #198 | Fair $92,089 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 3.6 /100 | #229 | Tragic $93,788 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.6 /100 | #248 | Tragic $56,143 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 21.0% |
Vietnamese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.7%), poverty level among single fathers (16.3%), and poverty level among single females (22.0%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (15.9%), poverty level among married-couple families (7.4%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (14.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 15.0% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 11.5% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 13.8% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 16.1% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.6 /100 | #258 | Tragic 21.4% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 2.6 /100 | #228 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.6 /100 | #239 | Tragic 19.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 19.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #267 | Tragic 19.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #261 | Tragic 19.5% |
| Single Males | 67.9 /100 | #156 | Good 12.7% |
| Single Females | 4.0 /100 | #237 | Tragic 22.0% |
| Single Fathers | 48.0 /100 | #176 | Average 16.3% |
| Single Mothers | 0.7 /100 | #250 | Tragic 30.9% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 7.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #297 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 15.7% |
Vietnamese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.9%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (6.1%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 14.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 21.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 5.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 6.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors > 75 | 4.6 /100 | #234 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 8.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 72.1 /100 | #154 | Good 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 6.5% |
Vietnamese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (70.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (29.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 4.7 /100 | #234 | Tragic 64.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 78.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 29.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.0 /100 | #330 | Tragic 70.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 82.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.1 /100 | #269 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 80.8% |
Vietnamese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (10.8%), average family size (3.37), and percentage of single father households (2.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (43.6%), percentage of population currently married (44.0%), and percentage of single mother households (6.7%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 43.6 /100 | #176 | Average 64.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 82.6 /100 | #139 | Excellent 27.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.2 /100 | #262 | Tragic 43.6% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 3.37 |
| Single Father Households | 99.9 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Single Mother Households | 11.3 /100 | #208 | Poor 6.7% |
| Currently Married | 0.2 /100 | #254 | Tragic 44.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 87.7 /100 | #125 | Excellent 30.2% |
Vietnamese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (3.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (12.5%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (26.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (26.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (73.8%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (38.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 26.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 73.8% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #336 | Tragic 38.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #338 | Tragic 12.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #337 | Tragic 3.9% |
Vietnamese Education Level
In terms of education level, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least master's degree education (15.8%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 6th grade education (95.3%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (96.8%), and percentage of population with no schooling (3.2%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 96.8% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 95.9% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 95.3% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 93.9% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 93.5% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 92.3% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 90.9% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 89.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 87.9% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 85.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 81.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.5 /100 | #249 | Tragic 61.7% |
| College, 1 year or more | 4.7 /100 | #225 | Tragic 57.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 34.0 /100 | #190 | Fair 45.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 66.6 /100 | #160 | Good 38.5% |
| Master's Degree | 85.5 /100 | #140 | Excellent 15.8% |
| Professional Degree | 68.4 /100 | #159 | Good 4.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 54.8 /100 | #169 | Average 1.9% |
Vietnamese Disability
In terms of disability, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.81%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.5%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.7%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.9%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.9 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Males | 99.9 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 10.1% |
| Females | 99.5 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 0.81% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 100.0 /100 | #11 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 95.4 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 60.8 /100 | #165 | Good 23.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 11.9 /100 | #210 | Poor 47.9% |
| Vision | 86.7 /100 | #135 | Excellent 2.1% |
| Hearing | 100.0 /100 | #6 | Exceptional 2.4% |
| Cognitive | 3.4 /100 | #225 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Ambulatory | 47.2 /100 | #175 | Average 6.1% |
| Self-Care | 2.1 /100 | #234 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Vietnamese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Vietnamese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
0.81%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
10.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
21.0%
(100.0/100)
#4
Average Family Size
3.37
(100.0/100)
#5
Household Income with Householder Under the Age of 25
$56,127
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Vietnamese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Vietnamese in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
38.5%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
26.2%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
73.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
12.6%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
6.1%
(0.0/100)
What is Vietnamese per capita income in the United States?
Vietnamese per capita income in the United States is $42,368, which is poor, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median family income in the United States?
Vietnamese median family income in the United States is $96,123, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median household income in the United States?
Vietnamese median household income in the United States is $82,248, which is poor, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median earnings in the United States is $46,172, which is average, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median male earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median male earnings in the United States is $52,525, which is poor, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median female earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median female earnings in the United States is $40,377, which is excellent, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Vietnamese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level in the United States is 15.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among families in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among families in the United States is 11.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among males in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among males in the United States is 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among females in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among females in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.3%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese unemployment in the United States?
Vietnamese unemployment in the United States is 6.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Vietnamese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Vietnamese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of family households in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of family households in the United States is 64.2%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese average family size in the United States?
Vietnamese average family size in the United States is 3.37, which is exceptional, ranking it 47th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.7%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 28th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Vietnamese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th 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.