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SOCIAL INDEX
68.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
168th/ 347
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Vietnamese Geographic Distribution
Vietnamese Income
In terms of income, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,597), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($59,135), and median household income ($85,207), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($36,823), median male earnings ($51,244), and per capita income ($39,886).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 50.1 /100 | #172 | Average $39,886 |
| Median Family Income | 56.4 /100 | #130 | Average $98,721 |
| Median Household Income | 61.2 /100 | #82 | Good $85,207 |
| Median Earnings | 50.7 /100 | #142 | Average $43,773 |
| Median Male Earnings | 49.7 /100 | #154 | Average $51,244 |
| Median Female Earnings | 49.7 /100 | #155 | Average $36,823 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 70.2 /100 | #54 | Good $50,597 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 59.8 /100 | #100 | Average $92,991 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 59.8 /100 | #101 | Average $98,658 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 63.9 /100 | #97 | Good $59,135 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 55.1 /100 | #176 | Average 26.1% |
Vietnamese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (11.4%), percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (10.3%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.0%), and poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (15.7%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 81.5 /100 | #131 | Excellent 11.9% |
| Families | 83.5 /100 | #141 | Excellent 8.7% |
| Males | 82.7 /100 | #129 | Excellent 10.8% |
| Females | 81.6 /100 | #131 | Excellent 12.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 78.5 /100 | #65 | Good 18.7% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 86.1 /100 | #77 | Excellent 12.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 81.4 /100 | #88 | Excellent 15.9% |
| Children Under 16 years | 79.7 /100 | #124 | Good 15.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 80.1 /100 | #110 | Excellent 15.5% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 79.4 /100 | #129 | Good 15.7% |
| Single Males | 90.7 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Single Females | 83.8 /100 | #89 | Excellent 19.8% |
| Single Fathers | 83.7 /100 | #21 | Excellent 14.1% |
| Single Mothers | 85.5 /100 | #61 | Excellent 27.4% |
| Married Couples | 86.9 /100 | #173 | Excellent 5.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 82.6 /100 | #172 | Excellent 10.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 79.3 /100 | #184 | Good 12.0% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 87.0 /100 | #114 | Excellent 10.3% |
Vietnamese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.1%), unemployment rate among males (5.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.5%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 91.6 /100 | #157 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Males | 94.4 /100 | #142 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Females | 88.0 /100 | #158 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 91.4 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 91.9 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 17.3% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 93.7 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 94.2 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 96.4 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 94.0 /100 | #127 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 92.6 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 94.1 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 89.1 /100 | #190 | Excellent 5.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 85.8 /100 | #171 | Excellent 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | 86.8 /100 | #187 | Excellent 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 80.2 /100 | #149 | Excellent 9.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 92.5 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 88.2 /100 | #87 | Excellent 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 89.9 /100 | #86 | Excellent 5.3% |
Vietnamese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.5%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 76.1 /100 | #62 | Good 66.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 85.4 /100 | #118 | Excellent 79.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 46.5 /100 | #219 | Average 34.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 67.2 /100 | #183 | Good 74.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 75.3 /100 | #165 | Good 84.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 87.7 /100 | #135 | Excellent 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 84.2 /100 | #180 | Excellent 84.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 87.0 /100 | #107 | Excellent 83.0% |
Vietnamese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.3%), percentage of births to unmarried women (28.6%), and percentage of married-couple family households (49.2%), but there is room for improvement in average family size (3.39), percentage of family households with children (30.0%), and percentage of family households (68.1%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 65.7 /100 | #23 | Good 68.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 42.5 /100 | #28 | Average 30.0% |
| Married-couple Households | 78.3 /100 | #43 | Good 49.2% |
| Average Family Size | 30.1 /100 | #61 | Fair 3.39 |
| Single Father Households | 83.9 /100 | #181 | Excellent 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 69.4 /100 | #168 | Good 6.4% |
| Currently Married | 72.4 /100 | #130 | Good 47.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 70.9 /100 | #68 | Good 11.5% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 79.1 /100 | #80 | Good 28.6% |
Vietnamese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 94.4 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 7.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 93.6 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 92.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 91.7 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 61.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 68.7 /100 | #21 | Good 23.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 59.8 /100 | #24 | Average 8.4% |
Vietnamese Education Level
In terms of education level, Vietnamese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (64.8%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (59.0%), and percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (83.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (96.8%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 43.7 /100 | #312 | Average 2.9% |
| Nursery School | 34.9 /100 | #312 | Fair 97.1% |
| Kindergarten | 34.6 /100 | #312 | Fair 97.1% |
| 1st Grade | 37.5 /100 | #313 | Fair 97.1% |
| 2nd Grade | 37.6 /100 | #309 | Fair 97.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 33.0 /100 | #310 | Fair 96.8% |
| 4th Grade | 39.3 /100 | #306 | Fair 96.5% |
| 5th Grade | 44.0 /100 | #302 | Average 96.3% |
| 6th Grade | 37.8 /100 | #297 | Fair 95.9% |
| 7th Grade | 44.9 /100 | #304 | Average 94.4% |
| 8th Grade | 44.7 /100 | #299 | Average 94.0% |
| 9th Grade | 52.9 /100 | #295 | Average 93.1% |
| 10th Grade | 56.8 /100 | #291 | Average 91.7% |
| 11th Grade | 58.2 /100 | #280 | Average 90.5% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 61.0 /100 | #265 | Good 89.1% |
| High School Diploma | 57.4 /100 | #269 | Average 86.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 62.3 /100 | #241 | Good 83.7% |
| College, Under 1 year | 65.0 /100 | #185 | Good 64.8% |
| College, 1 year or more | 63.2 /100 | #178 | Good 59.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 60.5 /100 | #181 | Good 45.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 55.6 /100 | #173 | Average 37.4% |
| Master's Degree | 42.6 /100 | #190 | Average 14.3% |
| Professional Degree | 36.6 /100 | #198 | Fair 4.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 33.5 /100 | #169 | Fair 1.8% |
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 (1.1%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.6%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.0%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.8%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 79.6 /100 | #70 | Good 10.7% |
| Males | 80.4 /100 | #86 | Excellent 10.4% |
| Females | 79.8 /100 | #63 | Good 11.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 89.4 /100 | #102 | Excellent 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 79.3 /100 | #87 | Good 5.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 80.0 /100 | #100 | Good 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 76.5 /100 | #84 | Good 10.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 79.7 /100 | #159 | Good 23.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 75.3 /100 | #249 | Good 48.8% |
| Vision | 82.3 /100 | #93 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Hearing | 82.4 /100 | #136 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 69.1 /100 | #160 | Good 17.0% |
| Ambulatory | 83.7 /100 | #58 | Excellent 5.6% |
| Self-Care | 75.9 /100 | #110 | Good 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Vietnamese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Vietnamese in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
5.1%
(96.4/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Males
5.3%
(94.4/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.5%
(94.4/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
6.4%
(94.2/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.7%
(94.1/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Vietnamese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Vietnamese in the United States are:
#1
Average Family Size
3.39
(30.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education
96.8%
(33.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
1.8%
(33.5/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
97.1%
(34.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
97.1%
(34.9/100)
What is Vietnamese per capita income in the United States?
Vietnamese per capita income in the United States is $39,886, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median family income in the United States?
Vietnamese median family income in the United States is $98,721, which is average, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median household income in the United States?
Vietnamese median household income in the United States is $85,207, which is good, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median earnings in the United States is $43,773, which is average, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median male earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median male earnings in the United States is $51,244, which is average, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese median female earnings in the United States?
Vietnamese median female earnings in the United States is $36,823, which is average, ranking it 155th 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 26.1%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese poverty level in the United States?
Vietnamese poverty level in the United States is 11.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 131st 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 8.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st 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 10.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th 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 12.9%, which is excellent, ranking it 131st 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 15.5%, which is good, ranking it 124th 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 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st 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 19.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 89th 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 14.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 21st 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 27.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 61st 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 10.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese unemployment in the United States?
Vietnamese unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 157th 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 5.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 142nd 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 5.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 158th 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 68.1%, which is good, ranking it 23rd 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 30.0%, which is average, ranking it 28th 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 49.2%, which is good, ranking it 43rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Vietnamese average family size in the United States?
Vietnamese average family size in the United States is 3.39, which is fair, ranking it 61st 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 2.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 181st 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 6.4%, which is good, ranking it 168th 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 47.5%, which is good, ranking it 130th 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 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 68th 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 28.6%, which is good, ranking it 80th 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 10.7%, which is good, ranking it 70th 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 10.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 86th 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 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 63rd 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.