In terms of income, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,423), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($63,187), and median household income ($86,255), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($41,678), median female earnings ($38,717), and median family income ($101,061).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	9.7 /100 \| #217	Tragic $41,678
Median Family Income	30.5 /100 \| #188	Fair $101,061
Median Household Income	67.7 /100 \| #162	Good $86,255
Median Earnings	33.2 /100 \| #193	Fair $45,933
Median Male Earnings	30.7 /100 \| #191	Fair $53,661
Median Female Earnings	11.5 /100 \| #212	Poor $38,717
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	95.3 /100 \| #120	Exceptional $53,423
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	36.5 /100 \| #183	Fair $93,569
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	60.5 /100 \| #169	Good $101,170
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	91.1 /100 \| #116	Exceptional $63,187
Wage/Income Gap	38.0 /100 \| #180	Fair 26.0%

Guamanian/Chamorro Poverty

In terms of poverty, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.1%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (19.0%), and poverty level among single males (12.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single females (21.6%), poverty level among single mothers (29.4%), and poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (13.6%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	63.9 /100 \| #154	Good 12.1%
Families	64.7 /100 \| #165	Good 8.8%
Males	67.6 /100 \| #150	Good 11.0%
Females	62.4 /100 \| #162	Good 13.3%
Females 18 to 24 years	98.8 /100 \| #95	Exceptional 19.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	41.5 /100 \| #181	Average 13.6%
Children Under 5 years	84.2 /100 \| #140	Excellent 16.5%
Children Under 16 years	66.4 /100 \| #165	Good 15.9%
Boys Under 16 years	69.6 /100 \| #162	Good 16.1%
Girls Under 16 years	75.3 /100 \| #158	Good 15.9%
Single Males	97.4 /100 \| #98	Exceptional 12.2%
Single Females	13.7 /100 \| #213	Poor 21.6%
Single Fathers	99.9 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 15.1%
Single Mothers	31.8 /100 \| #188	Fair 29.4%
Married Couples	86.5 /100 \| #137	Excellent 4.9%
Seniors Over 65 years	87.5 /100 \| #133	Excellent 10.5%
Seniors Over 75 years	90.6 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 11.6%
Receiving Food Stamps	54.2 /100 \| #172	Average 11.7%

Guamanian/Chamorro Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.4%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.1%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.6%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.8%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	6.3 /100 \| #228	Tragic 5.5%
Males	12.3 /100 \| #204	Poor 5.4%
Females	1.4 /100 \| #245	Tragic 5.6%
Youth < 25	7.0 /100 \| #216	Tragic 11.9%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	14.5 /100 \| #211	Poor 17.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	35.4 /100 \| #186	Fair 10.4%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	24.3 /100 \| #199	Fair 6.8%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	3.9 /100 \| #221	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.9 /100 \| #235	Tragic 5.1%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	6.8 /100 \| #220	Tragic 4.7%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	20.8 /100 \| #203	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	23.7 /100 \| #198	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	42.1 /100 \| #179	Average 5.4%
Seniors > 65	22.5 /100 \| #197	Fair 5.2%
Seniors > 75	7.7 /100 \| #221	Tragic 9.0%
Women w/ Children < 6	25.5 /100 \| #200	Fair 7.8%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	27.2 /100 \| #192	Fair 9.1%
Women w/ Children < 18	2.9 /100 \| #234	Tragic 5.8%

Guamanian/Chamorro Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.2%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.6%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	92.4 /100 \| #137	Exceptional 65.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	4.5 /100 \| #232	Tragic 79.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	97.4 /100 \| #122	Exceptional 38.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	99.8 /100 \| #72	Exceptional 76.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.9 /100 \| #236	Tragic 83.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #273	Tragic 83.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.1 /100 \| #267	Tragic 83.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.2 /100 \| #251	Tragic 81.6%

Guamanian/Chamorro Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.7%), percentage of family households (66.6%), and average family size (3.29), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.6%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.3%), and percentage of single mother households (6.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #40	Exceptional 66.6%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 29.7%
Married-couple Households	97.6 /100 \| #83	Exceptional 48.1%
Average Family Size	98.6 /100 \| #100	Exceptional 3.29
Single Father Households	0.4 /100 \| #267	Tragic 2.6%
Single Mother Households	12.4 /100 \| #202	Poor 6.6%
Currently Married	74.2 /100 \| #143	Good 47.1%
Divorced or Separated	11.3 /100 \| #221	Poor 12.3%
Births to Unmarried Women	51.3 /100 \| #170	Average 31.6%

Guamanian/Chamorro Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.0%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.5%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	99.9 /100 \| #49	Exceptional 8.0%
1+ Vehicles Available	99.9 /100 \| #50	Exceptional 92.1%
2+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 60.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 23.2%
4+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 8.1%

Guamanian/Chamorro Education Level

In terms of education level, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (65.4%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.5%), and percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (91.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (13.1%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.8%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (34.6%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	29.8 /100 \| #192	Fair 2.2%
Nursery School	25.7 /100 \| #196	Fair 97.9%
Kindergarten	26.2 /100 \| #196	Fair 97.9%
1st Grade	26.2 /100 \| #197	Fair 97.8%
2nd Grade	25.7 /100 \| #198	Fair 97.8%
3rd Grade	23.6 /100 \| #198	Fair 97.7%
4th Grade	23.0 /100 \| #198	Fair 97.4%
5th Grade	26.8 /100 \| #195	Fair 97.2%
6th Grade	30.6 /100 \| #187	Fair 97.0%
7th Grade	23.5 /100 \| #199	Fair 95.9%
8th Grade	26.6 /100 \| #194	Fair 95.6%
9th Grade	35.5 /100 \| #187	Fair 94.8%
10th Grade	37.1 /100 \| #183	Fair 93.6%
11th Grade	45.0 /100 \| #177	Average 92.5%
12th Grade, No Diploma	39.5 /100 \| #181	Fair 91.0%
High School Diploma	35.5 /100 \| #187	Fair 88.9%
GED/Equivalency	28.4 /100 \| #189	Fair 85.3%
College, Under 1 year	48.2 /100 \| #179	Average 65.4%
College, 1 year or more	26.2 /100 \| #196	Fair 58.6%
Associate's Degree	4.8 /100 \| #225	Tragic 43.8%
Bachelor's Degree	3.0 /100 \| #234	Tragic 34.6%
Master's Degree	2.2 /100 \| #240	Tragic 13.1%
Professional Degree	2.2 /100 \| #243	Tragic 3.8%
Doctorate Degree	3.3 /100 \| #232	Tragic 1.6%

Guamanian/Chamorro Disability

In terms of disability, Guamanians/Chamorros residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.3%), and percentage of females with a disability (12.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.3%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.9%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	1.4 /100 \| #248	Tragic 12.3%
Males	0.5 /100 \| #253	Tragic 12.0%
Females	9.5 /100 \| #223	Tragic 12.5%
Age \| Under 5 years	57.8 /100 \| #171	Average 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	5.6 /100 \| #225	Tragic 5.8%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	0.8 /100 \| #248	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	1.4 /100 \| #246	Tragic 12.2%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.3 /100 \| #257	Tragic 25.3%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 49.4%
Vision	3.9 /100 \| #220	Tragic 2.3%
Hearing	2.2 /100 \| #235	Tragic 3.3%
Cognitive	0.5 /100 \| #261	Tragic 17.9%
Ambulatory	10.6 /100 \| #218	Poor 6.3%
Self-Care	2.5 /100 \| #229	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Guamanians/Chamorros in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Guamanians/Chamorros in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households with Children

29.7%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

8.1%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

66.6%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

23.2%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available

60.5%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Guamanians/Chamorros in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Guamanians/Chamorros in the United States are:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34

83.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Over the Age of 75

49.4%

(0.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44

83.4%

(0.1/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54

81.6%

(0.2/100)

Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 65 and 75

25.3%

(0.3/100)

What is Guamanian/Chamorro per capita income in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro per capita income in the United States is $41,678, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro median family income in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro median family income in the United States is $101,061, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro median household income in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro median household income in the United States is $86,255, which is good, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro median earnings in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro median earnings in the United States is $45,933, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro median male earnings in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro median male earnings in the United States is $53,661, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro median female earnings in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro median female earnings in the United States is $38,717, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.0%, which is fair, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among families in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among families in the United States is 8.8%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among males in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among males in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among females in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among females in the United States is 13.3%, which is good, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 15.9%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single males in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 98th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single females in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.4%, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro unemployment in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro unemployment in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of family households in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of family households in the United States is 66.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 40th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 24th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro average family size in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro average family size in the United States is 3.29, which is exceptional, ranking it 100th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of single father households in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.6%, which is poor, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.1%, which is good, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.3%, which is poor, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.6%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Guamanian/Chamorro percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 223rd 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.

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