In terms of income, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (21.7%), median male earnings ($45,523), and median earnings ($40,085), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($44,381), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($73,370), and median household income ($67,573).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic $35,564
Median Family Income	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic $81,912
Median Household Income	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic $67,573
Median Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic $40,085
Median Male Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic $45,523
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic $35,315
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic $44,381
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic $73,370
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic $78,556
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic $50,779
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #48	Exceptional 21.7%

Black/African American Poverty

In terms of poverty, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (6.5%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (14.6%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single fathers (20.4%), poverty level among single males (16.2%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (18.9%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 17.3%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 13.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 15.8%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 18.6%
Females 18 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 24.3%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 18.9%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 25.7%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 24.4%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 24.5%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 24.7%
Single Males	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 16.2%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 26.4%
Single Fathers	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 20.4%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 35.2%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 6.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 13.7%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 14.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 17.2%

Black/African American Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.8%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (14.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (12.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (11.4%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 6.6%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 6.9%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 6.5%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 14.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 21.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 12.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 8.6%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 6.1%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 5.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 5.5%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 5.8%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 5.5%
Seniors > 75	0.5 /100 \| #266	Tragic 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 10.3%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 11.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 7.3%

Black/African American Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.9%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (63.4%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (79.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (76.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.2%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 63.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 76.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	45.1 /100 \| #178	Average 36.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	1.3 /100 \| #249	Tragic 73.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 82.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 82.8%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 82.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 79.3%

Black/African American Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.27), percentage of single father households (2.4%), and percentage of family households with children (26.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (38.5%), percentage of births to unmarried women (44.3%), and percentage of population currently married (39.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 61.5%
Family Households with Children	0.1 /100 \| #293	Tragic 26.5%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #336	Tragic 38.5%
Average Family Size	95.7 /100 \| #112	Exceptional 3.27
Single Father Households	9.7 /100 \| #226	Tragic 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 9.0%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 39.6%
Divorced or Separated	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 13.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 44.3%

Black/African American Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.2%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (50.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.3%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	1.6 /100 \| #251	Tragic 11.9%
1+ Vehicles Available	1.4 /100 \| #249	Tragic 88.2%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 50.9%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.3 /100 \| #283	Tragic 17.3%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.6 /100 \| #274	Tragic 5.5%

Black/African American Education Level

In terms of education level, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (96.0%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.1%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (59.4%), percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (39.1%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (53.3%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	41.4 /100 \| #183	Average 2.1%
Nursery School	29.4 /100 \| #192	Fair 97.9%
Kindergarten	29.9 /100 \| #192	Fair 97.9%
1st Grade	30.7 /100 \| #191	Fair 97.9%
2nd Grade	29.9 /100 \| #192	Fair 97.8%
3rd Grade	29.6 /100 \| #191	Fair 97.7%
4th Grade	31.1 /100 \| #190	Fair 97.4%
5th Grade	31.8 /100 \| #190	Fair 97.3%
6th Grade	30.2 /100 \| #189	Fair 97.0%
7th Grade	49.5 /100 \| #175	Average 96.0%
8th Grade	34.8 /100 \| #185	Fair 95.6%
9th Grade	20.5 /100 \| #201	Fair 94.6%
10th Grade	6.0 /100 \| #227	Tragic 93.2%
11th Grade	0.7 /100 \| #255	Tragic 91.4%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 89.3%
High School Diploma	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic 87.0%
GED/Equivalency	0.1 /100 \| #276	Tragic 82.8%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 59.4%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 53.3%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 39.1%
Bachelor's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #291	Tragic 30.9%
Master's Degree	0.3 /100 \| #276	Tragic 12.1%
Professional Degree	0.2 /100 \| #300	Tragic 3.4%
Doctorate Degree	0.3 /100 \| #291	Tragic 1.4%

Black/African American Disability

In terms of disability, Blacks/African Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.4%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (2.8%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (7.5%), and percentage of females with a disability (14.1%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 13.7%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 13.2%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 14.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	0.1 /100 \| #272	Tragic 1.4%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.0 /100 \| #333	Tragic 6.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 7.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 14.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 27.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #282	Tragic 49.5%
Vision	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 2.8%
Hearing	34.7 /100 \| #187	Fair 3.0%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #336	Tragic 19.0%
Ambulatory	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 7.5%
Self-Care	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 2.9%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Blacks/African Americans in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Blacks/African Americans in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

21.7%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.27

(95.7/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education

96.0%

(49.5/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

36.5%

(45.1/100)

Percentage of Population with No Schooling

2.1%

(41.4/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Blacks/African Americans in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Blacks/African Americans in the United States are:

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

11.4%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Youth Under the Age of 25

14.5%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

12.7%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Fathers

20.4%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6

10.3%

(0.0/100)

What is Black/African American per capita income in the United States?

Black/African American per capita income in the United States is $35,564, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American median family income in the United States?

Black/African American median family income in the United States is $81,912, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American median household income in the United States?

Black/African American median household income in the United States is $67,573, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American median earnings in the United States?

Black/African American median earnings in the United States is $40,085, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American median male earnings in the United States?

Black/African American median male earnings in the United States is $45,523, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American median female earnings in the United States?

Black/African American median female earnings in the United States is $35,315, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Black/African American wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 21.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level in the United States is 17.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among families in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among families in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 329th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among males in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among males in the United States is 15.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among females in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among females in the United States is 18.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 24.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among single males in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among single males in the United States is 16.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among single females in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among single females in the United States is 26.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 319th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 20.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Black/African American poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 35.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 317th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American unemployment in the United States?

Black/African American unemployment in the United States is 6.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Black/African American unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Black/African American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of family households in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of family households in the United States is 61.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 327th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 38.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 336th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American average family size in the United States?

Black/African American average family size in the United States is 3.27, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of single father households in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of single mother households in the United States is 9.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 339th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of population currently married in the United States is 39.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 337th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 44.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 333rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 314th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Black/African American percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Black/African American percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd 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.

Black/African American Social Profile

COMPARE