In terms of income, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.6%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,022), and median household income ($74,217), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($33,953), per capita income ($34,974), and median earnings ($39,762).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.0 /100 \| #325	Tragic $34,974
Median Family Income	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic $85,050
Median Household Income	0.1 /100 \| #288	Tragic $74,217
Median Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic $39,762
Median Male Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic $45,538
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #328	Tragic $33,953
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	5.4 /100 \| #227	Tragic $51,022
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic $80,012
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #292	Tragic $85,965
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic $53,420
Wage/Income Gap	93.5 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 24.6%

Immigrants from Central America Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.0%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.2%), and poverty level among single males (13.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (7.4%), poverty level among single mothers (33.6%), and poverty level among single females (24.8%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #300	Tragic 15.4%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 12.1%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 13.9%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 16.8%
Females 18 to 24 years	39.9 /100 \| #184	Fair 20.2%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 16.6%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #301	Tragic 22.0%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #307	Tragic 21.3%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 21.3%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 21.4%
Single Males	0.3 /100 \| #257	Tragic 13.8%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 24.8%
Single Fathers	83.1 /100 \| #143	Excellent 16.0%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 33.6%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #324	Tragic 7.4%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 13.6%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 15.0%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #282	Tragic 15.0%

Immigrants from Central America Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.9%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.2%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 6.0%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #260	Tragic 5.8%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 6.2%
Youth < 25	0.1 /100 \| #259	Tragic 12.4%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.2 /100 \| #259	Tragic 18.9%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	2.0 /100 \| #240	Tragic 10.7%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.0 /100 \| #274	Tragic 7.5%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 6.2%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.0 /100 \| #272	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #298	Tragic 5.4%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #317	Tragic 5.9%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 75	4.9 /100 \| #231	Tragic 9.1%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #295	Tragic 8.9%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.6 /100 \| #259	Tragic 9.5%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 6.5%

Immigrants from Central America Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.0%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.7%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.0%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (82.5%), 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	10.5 /100 \| #219	Poor 64.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 77.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	3.0 /100 \| #240	Tragic 35.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	45.0 /100 \| #178	Average 75.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 82.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 82.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 82.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic 80.2%

Immigrants from Central America Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (31.0%), percentage of family households (68.3%), and average family size (3.49), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (3.0%), percentage of single mother households (8.1%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (37.4%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 68.3%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #7	Exceptional 31.0%
Married-couple Households	14.2 /100 \| #202	Poor 45.7%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #14	Exceptional 3.49
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 3.0%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #308	Tragic 8.1%
Currently Married	0.3 /100 \| #253	Tragic 44.1%
Divorced or Separated	42.9 /100 \| #183	Average 12.1%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 37.4%

Immigrants from Central America Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.5%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.1%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (8.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	98.5 /100 \| #97	Exceptional 8.9%
1+ Vehicles Available	98.4 /100 \| #100	Exceptional 91.1%
2+ Vehicles Available	99.7 /100 \| #65	Exceptional 58.6%
3+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #25	Exceptional 23.4%
4+ Vehicles Available	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 8.5%

Immigrants from Central America Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (2.9%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.2%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (10.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (95.8%), percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (95.1%), and percentage of population with at least 5th grade education (94.7%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 3.6%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 96.4%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 96.4%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 96.3%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 96.2%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 95.8%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 95.1%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 94.7%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 94.0%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 91.0%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 90.4%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 89.0%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 86.6%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 84.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 83.0%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 80.1%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 76.4%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #337	Tragic 54.4%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #338	Tragic 48.5%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 35.0%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #329	Tragic 27.5%
Master's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #335	Tragic 10.0%
Professional Degree	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 2.9%
Doctorate Degree	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 1.2%

Immigrants from Central America Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Central America residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.5%), percentage of females with a disability (12.1%), and percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (50.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (26.6%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.5%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	46.6 /100 \| #177	Average 11.7%
Males	32.9 /100 \| #183	Fair 11.3%
Females	67.7 /100 \| #159	Good 12.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	61.4 /100 \| #166	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	49.4 /100 \| #176	Average 5.6%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	76.8 /100 \| #154	Good 6.5%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	6.3 /100 \| #227	Tragic 11.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 26.6%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #306	Tragic 50.5%
Vision	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 2.5%
Hearing	64.9 /100 \| #163	Good 3.0%
Cognitive	2.3 /100 \| #228	Tragic 17.7%
Ambulatory	20.1 /100 \| #201	Fair 6.2%
Self-Care	0.3 /100 \| #256	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Central America in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Central America in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households with Children

31.0%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

68.3%

(100.0/100)

Average Family Size

3.49

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

8.5%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available

23.4%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Central America in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Central America in the United States are:

Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education

95.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education

95.8%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 5th Grade Education

94.7%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

89.0%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 12th Grade (No Diploma) Education

83.0%

(0.0/100)

What is Immigrants from Central America per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America per capita income in the United States is $34,974, which is tragic, ranking it 325th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America median family income in the United States is $85,050, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America median household income in the United States is $74,217, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America median earnings in the United States is $39,762, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America median male earnings in the United States is $45,538, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America median female earnings in the United States is $33,953, which is tragic, ranking it 328th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level in the United States is 15.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 300th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among families in the United States is 12.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among males in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 295th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among females in the United States is 16.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 307th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 297th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America unemployment in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of family households in the United States is 68.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 11th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of family households with children in the United States is 31.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 7th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.7%, which is poor, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America average family size in the United States is 3.49, which is exceptional, ranking it 14th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 323rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 308th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.1%, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Central America percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Central America percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 159th 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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