In terms of income, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.7%), median household income ($74,847), and per capita income ($37,699), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,643), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,232), and median female earnings ($35,930).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic $37,699
Median Family Income	0.1 /100 \| #289	Tragic $88,034
Median Household Income	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic $74,847
Median Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #291	Tragic $41,474
Median Male Earnings	0.1 /100 \| #295	Tragic $47,433
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic $35,930
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic $48,643
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic $82,355
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #284	Tragic $86,764
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic $53,232
Wage/Income Gap	99.9 /100 \| #66	Exceptional 22.7%

Central American Indian Poverty

In terms of poverty, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.6%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (22.5%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (17.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (17.2%), poverty level among single fathers (21.7%), and poverty level among married-couple families (8.3%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 16.7%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic 13.3%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 15.3%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 18.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 22.6%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 18.2%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 23.9%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 22.5%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 22.5%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 22.8%
Single Males	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 17.2%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 25.5%
Single Fathers	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 21.7%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 34.3%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 8.3%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 15.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 16.5%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 17.1%

Central American Indian Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.2%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.4%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (11.9%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.6%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (13.5%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 6.2%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 6.3%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 6.3%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 13.5%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 20.4%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 11.9%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 7.9%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 6.4%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 5.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #313	Tragic 5.6%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.2 /100 \| #264	Tragic 5.4%
Seniors > 75	2.2 /100 \| #250	Tragic 9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 9.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 9.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 6.7%

Central American Indian Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (72.7%), 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 20 and 64 (77.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (82.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 63.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 77.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	0.4 /100 \| #271	Tragic 34.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 72.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 82.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 83.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 82.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 80.0%

Central American Indian Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.35), percentage of family households (65.2%), and percentage of family households with children (27.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of births to unmarried women (39.0%), percentage of population currently married (43.3%), and percentage of single father households (2.7%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	98.3 /100 \| #99	Exceptional 65.2%
Family Households with Children	95.9 /100 \| #118	Exceptional 27.9%
Married-couple Households	0.2 /100 \| #258	Tragic 43.8%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #61	Exceptional 3.35
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 2.7%
Single Mother Households	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 7.6%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 43.3%
Divorced or Separated	0.3 /100 \| #275	Tragic 12.7%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 39.0%

Central American Indian Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (86.7%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (13.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (52.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 13.3%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 86.7%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.6 /100 \| #258	Tragic 52.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	22.2 /100 \| #196	Fair 19.0%
4+ Vehicles Available	71.1 /100 \| #154	Good 6.5%

Central American Indian Education Level

In terms of education level, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.6%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.5%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (92.7%), and percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (89.7%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 2.8%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 97.2%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 97.2%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 97.1%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 97.0%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 96.7%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 96.2%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #320	Tragic 95.7%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 95.1%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 93.3%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 92.7%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic 91.5%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #326	Tragic 89.7%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 88.2%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 86.5%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #319	Tragic 84.2%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 80.6%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 59.0%
College, 1 year or more	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic 53.5%
Associate's Degree	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 40.8%
Bachelor's Degree	0.3 /100 \| #264	Tragic 32.5%
Master's Degree	0.5 /100 \| #263	Tragic 12.4%
Professional Degree	0.8 /100 \| #266	Tragic 3.6%
Doctorate Degree	1.0 /100 \| #256	Tragic 1.5%

Central American Indian Disability

In terms of disability, Central American Indians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.9%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (3.0%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (7.2%), and percentage of females with a disability (13.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic 13.2%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 12.7%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 13.6%
Age \| Under 5 years	3.6 /100 \| #235	Tragic 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 6.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	4.7 /100 \| #225	Tragic 6.9%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 13.0%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 27.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 50.5%
Vision	0.0 /100 \| #331	Tragic 3.0%
Hearing	2.3 /100 \| #234	Tragic 3.3%
Cognitive	0.1 /100 \| #293	Tragic 18.2%
Ambulatory	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 7.2%
Self-Care	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 2.7%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Central American Indians in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Central American Indians in the United States are:

Average Family Size

3.35

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.7%

(99.9/100)

Percentage of Family Households

65.2%

(98.3/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

27.9%

(95.9/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.5%

(71.1/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Central American Indians in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Central American Indians in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with Vision Disability

3.0%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Fathers

21.7%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Males

17.2%

(0.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families

8.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

91.5%

(0.0/100)

What is Central American Indian per capita income in the United States?

Central American Indian per capita income in the United States is $37,699, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian median family income in the United States?

Central American Indian median family income in the United States is $88,034, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian median household income in the United States?

Central American Indian median household income in the United States is $74,847, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian median earnings in the United States?

Central American Indian median earnings in the United States is $41,474, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian median male earnings in the United States?

Central American Indian median male earnings in the United States is $47,433, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian median female earnings in the United States?

Central American Indian median female earnings in the United States is $35,930, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Central American Indian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level in the United States is 16.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among families in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among families in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among males in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among males in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among females in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among females in the United States is 18.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 22.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 324th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among single males in the United States is 17.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 326th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among single females in the United States is 25.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 21.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 331st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Central American Indian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 34.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Central American Indian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 17.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian unemployment in the United States?

Central American Indian unemployment in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Central American Indian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Central American Indian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of family households in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of family households in the United States is 65.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian average family size in the United States?

Central American Indian average family size in the United States is 3.35, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 43.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 39.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Central American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Central American Indian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th 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.

Central American Indian Social Profile

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