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SOCIAL INDEX
9.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
320th/ 347
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Belizean Geographic Distribution
Belizean Income
In terms of income, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.2%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,094), and median female earnings ($37,429), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,580), median family income ($90,880), and median male earnings ($48,358).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.6 /100 | #263 | Tragic $39,097 |
| Median Family Income | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic $90,880 |
| Median Household Income | 0.6 /100 | #256 | Tragic $77,028 |
| Median Earnings | 0.5 /100 | #269 | Tragic $42,702 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #277 | Tragic $48,358 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.9 /100 | #258 | Tragic $37,429 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 6.4 /100 | #224 | Tragic $51,094 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.4 /100 | #263 | Tragic $84,534 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.3 /100 | #261 | Tragic $88,684 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #265 | Tragic $54,580 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 100.0 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 21.2% |
Belizean Poverty
In terms of poverty, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.2%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.1%), and poverty level among single males (13.4%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.8%), and poverty level among males (13.6%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Families | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 11.3% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 15.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 52.0 /100 | #172 | Average 20.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.4 /100 | #252 | Tragic 15.1% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.1 /100 | #268 | Tragic 20.3% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 19.9% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 19.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.0 /100 | #277 | Tragic 20.2% |
| Single Males | 2.3 /100 | #240 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Single Females | 1.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 22.4% |
| Single Fathers | 59.9 /100 | #159 | Average 16.2% |
| Single Mothers | 0.5 /100 | #255 | Tragic 31.0% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 14.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic 14.8% |
Belizean Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.4%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (8.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (21.6%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.8%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 6.4% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 6.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 13.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 21.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 7.7% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 5.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #271 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 75 | 96.3 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 28.4 /100 | #191 | Fair 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 6.5% |
Belizean Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.1%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 16.2 /100 | #208 | Poor 64.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 78.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 32.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.3 /100 | #272 | Tragic 73.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #285 | Tragic 83.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 83.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 80.8% |
Belizean Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.39), percentage of family households with children (27.8%), and percentage of family households (64.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently married (42.2%), percentage of married-couple family households (42.2%), and percentage of single mother households (7.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 89.3 /100 | #133 | Excellent 64.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 90.0 /100 | #127 | Exceptional 27.8% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 42.2% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 3.39 |
| Single Father Households | 0.2 /100 | #272 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.1 /100 | #273 | Tragic 7.6% |
| Currently Married | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 42.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 37.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 12.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.1 /100 | #276 | Tragic 37.0% |
Belizean Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (85.7%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (14.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 14.3% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 85.7% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 51.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 7.3 /100 | #222 | Tragic 18.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 44.5 /100 | #178 | Average 6.3% |
Belizean Education Level
In terms of education level, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.6%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.4%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (32.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.8%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (93.5%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (93.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 3.0% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 97.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 96.6% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 96.1% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #317 | Tragic 95.8% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 95.3% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 93.5% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 93.1% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #321 | Tragic 90.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 88.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 87.0% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 84.3% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #314 | Tragic 80.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.1 /100 | #282 | Tragic 60.1% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic 54.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 40.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #263 | Tragic 32.8% |
| Master's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #264 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Professional Degree | 0.5 /100 | #271 | Tragic 3.6% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.1 /100 | #299 | Tragic 1.4% |
Belizean Disability
In terms of disability, Belizeans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.7%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 12.8 /100 | #200 | Poor 11.9% |
| Males | 21.2 /100 | #194 | Fair 11.4% |
| Females | 9.3 /100 | #224 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 93.9 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 90.8 /100 | #139 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 84.9 /100 | #146 | Excellent 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 4.5 /100 | #235 | Tragic 12.0% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 25.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #281 | Tragic 49.4% |
| Vision | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 96.6 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 0.4 /100 | #266 | Tragic 18.0% |
| Ambulatory | 0.7 /100 | #254 | Tragic 6.5% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 2.7% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Belizeans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Belizeans in the United States are:
#1
Wage/Income Gap Percentage
21.2%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.39
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
2.8%
(96.6/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
8.4%
(96.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
1.2%
(93.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Belizeans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Belizeans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
21.6%
(0.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25
13.8%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
91.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
93.5%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
93.1%
(0.0/100)
What is Belizean per capita income in the United States?
Belizean per capita income in the United States is $39,097, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean median family income in the United States?
Belizean median family income in the United States is $90,880, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean median household income in the United States?
Belizean median household income in the United States is $77,028, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean median earnings in the United States?
Belizean median earnings in the United States is $42,702, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean median male earnings in the United States?
Belizean median male earnings in the United States is $48,358, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean median female earnings in the United States?
Belizean median female earnings in the United States is $37,429, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Belizean wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level in the United States?
Belizean poverty level in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among families in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among families in the United States is 11.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among males in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among males in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among females in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among females in the United States is 15.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among single males in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 240th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among single females in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.2%, which is average, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Belizean poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Belizean percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean unemployment in the United States?
Belizean unemployment in the United States is 6.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Belizean unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Belizean unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 313th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of family households in the United States?
Belizean percentage of family households in the United States is 64.8%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Belizean percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Belizean percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean average family size in the United States?
Belizean average family size in the United States is 3.39, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of single father households in the United States?
Belizean percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Belizean percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Belizean percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Belizean percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Belizean percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Belizean percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is poor, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Belizean percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Belizean percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Belizean percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th 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.