In terms of income, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.8%), median female earnings ($40,644), and median earnings ($46,969), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,158), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($91,458), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($98,467).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	54.9 /100 \| #171	Average $43,838
Median Family Income	47.1 /100 \| #175	Average $102,451
Median Household Income	37.4 /100 \| #184	Fair $84,299
Median Earnings	68.0 /100 \| #161	Good $46,969
Median Male Earnings	31.8 /100 \| #188	Fair $53,713
Median Female Earnings	87.7 /100 \| #136	Excellent $40,644
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	7.4 /100 \| #221	Tragic $51,158
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	15.2 /100 \| #205	Poor $91,458
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	28.3 /100 \| #196	Fair $98,467
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	55.0 /100 \| #166	Average $61,157
Wage/Income Gap	99.9 /100 \| #73	Exceptional 22.8%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.7%), poverty level among single males (12.3%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (21.4%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (17.6%), and poverty level among males (12.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	7.0 /100 \| #206	Tragic 13.1%
Families	15.1 /100 \| #208	Poor 9.5%
Males	5.4 /100 \| #206	Tragic 12.0%
Females	9.0 /100 \| #207	Tragic 14.2%
Females 18 to 24 years	0.4 /100 \| #262	Tragic 21.4%
Females 25 to 34 years	43.6 /100 \| #179	Average 13.6%
Children Under 5 years	13.4 /100 \| #204	Poor 18.1%
Children Under 16 years	5.3 /100 \| #217	Tragic 17.6%
Boys Under 16 years	6.0 /100 \| #213	Tragic 17.7%
Girls Under 16 years	6.4 /100 \| #211	Tragic 17.7%
Single Males	95.0 /100 \| #108	Exceptional 12.3%
Single Females	15.1 /100 \| #209	Poor 21.6%
Single Fathers	100.0 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 14.7%
Single Mothers	38.5 /100 \| #182	Fair 29.3%
Married Couples	50.0 /100 \| #174	Average 5.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	43.4 /100 \| #181	Average 11.0%
Seniors Over 75 years	60.9 /100 \| #160	Good 12.1%
Receiving Food Stamps	58.3 /100 \| #169	Average 11.6%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.5%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.0%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.4%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.7%), and unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.9%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	88.1 /100 \| #128	Excellent 5.1%
Males	79.8 /100 \| #137	Good 5.2%
Females	92.8 /100 \| #109	Exceptional 5.1%
Youth < 25	98.7 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 11.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	98.1 /100 \| #74	Exceptional 16.8%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	100.0 /100 \| #31	Exceptional 9.5%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	99.8 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 6.0%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	98.9 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 5.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	76.0 /100 \| #140	Good 4.6%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	85.1 /100 \| #132	Excellent 4.4%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	99.9 /100 \| #28	Exceptional 4.5%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	99.5 /100 \| #73	Exceptional 4.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	99.9 /100 \| #37	Exceptional 5.0%
Seniors > 65	99.7 /100 \| #59	Exceptional 4.9%
Seniors > 75	57.6 /100 \| #167	Average 8.7%
Women w/ Children < 6	97.7 /100 \| #96	Exceptional 7.2%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	74.6 /100 \| #151	Good 8.9%
Women w/ Children < 18	51.3 /100 \| #173	Average 5.4%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (68.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (81.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #9	Exceptional 68.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	100.0 /100 \| #11	Exceptional 81.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	100.0 /100 \| #60	Exceptional 40.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	100.0 /100 \| #35	Exceptional 77.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	100.0 /100 \| #24	Exceptional 86.0%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	100.0 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 85.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	100.0 /100 \| #23	Exceptional 85.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	99.8 /100 \| #20	Exceptional 83.9%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (27.7%), percentage of births to unmarried women (31.0%), and average family size (3.22), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (61.1%), percentage of married-couple family households (42.9%), and percentage of population currently married (44.2%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 61.1%
Family Households with Children	80.2 /100 \| #143	Excellent 27.7%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 42.9%
Average Family Size	30.1 /100 \| #192	Fair 3.22
Single Father Households	11.9 /100 \| #222	Poor 2.4%
Single Mother Households	4.4 /100 \| #218	Tragic 6.8%
Currently Married	0.3 /100 \| #250	Tragic 44.2%
Divorced or Separated	16.2 /100 \| #213	Poor 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	72.1 /100 \| #157	Good 31.0%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.1%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.0%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	73.8 /100 \| #151	Good 10.0%
1+ Vehicles Available	78.2 /100 \| #148	Good 90.1%
2+ Vehicles Available	5.1 /100 \| #226	Tragic 53.7%
3+ Vehicles Available	1.8 /100 \| #248	Tragic 18.0%
4+ Vehicles Available	2.4 /100 \| #248	Tragic 5.7%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.1%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (16.3%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (40.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (2.4%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.6%), and percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.4%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.9 /100 \| #254	Tragic 2.4%
Nursery School	0.9 /100 \| #249	Tragic 97.6%
Kindergarten	1.0 /100 \| #247	Tragic 97.6%
1st Grade	1.0 /100 \| #246	Tragic 97.6%
2nd Grade	0.9 /100 \| #245	Tragic 97.5%
3rd Grade	0.9 /100 \| #248	Tragic 97.4%
4th Grade	1.2 /100 \| #245	Tragic 97.1%
5th Grade	1.6 /100 \| #243	Tragic 96.9%
6th Grade	2.0 /100 \| #237	Tragic 96.6%
7th Grade	5.1 /100 \| #228	Tragic 95.6%
8th Grade	5.6 /100 \| #228	Tragic 95.3%
9th Grade	8.2 /100 \| #221	Tragic 94.5%
10th Grade	14.7 /100 \| #216	Poor 93.4%
11th Grade	24.1 /100 \| #202	Fair 92.3%
12th Grade, No Diploma	27.7 /100 \| #192	Fair 90.9%
High School Diploma	35.8 /100 \| #186	Fair 88.9%
GED/Equivalency	47.7 /100 \| #176	Average 85.7%
College, Under 1 year	89.5 /100 \| #129	Excellent 67.0%
College, 1 year or more	91.1 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 61.2%
Associate's Degree	91.6 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 48.4%
Bachelor's Degree	94.1 /100 \| #126	Exceptional 40.4%
Master's Degree	95.2 /100 \| #126	Exceptional 16.3%
Professional Degree	92.5 /100 \| #128	Exceptional 4.8%
Doctorate Degree	98.2 /100 \| #101	Exceptional 2.1%

Immigrants from Eastern Africa Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Eastern Africa residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.6%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.7%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	96.7 /100 \| #102	Exceptional 11.3%
Males	94.3 /100 \| #107	Exceptional 10.8%
Females	98.3 /100 \| #103	Exceptional 11.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	83.1 /100 \| #137	Excellent 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	27.3 /100 \| #190	Fair 5.7%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	33.2 /100 \| #191	Fair 6.7%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	42.2 /100 \| #177	Average 11.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	42.8 /100 \| #183	Average 23.4%
Age \| Over 75 years	65.5 /100 \| #163	Good 47.2%
Vision	97.0 /100 \| #89	Exceptional 2.0%
Hearing	95.0 /100 \| #100	Exceptional 2.8%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 18.4%
Ambulatory	99.8 /100 \| #54	Exceptional 5.6%
Self-Care	99.9 /100 \| #38	Exceptional 2.3%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Eastern Africa in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Immigrants from Eastern Africa in the United States are:

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

68.5%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64

81.3%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

77.5%

(100.0/100)

Poverty Level Among Single Fathers

14.7%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29

86.0%

(100.0/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Eastern Africa in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Immigrants from Eastern Africa in the United States are:

Percentage of Family Households

61.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability

18.4%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

42.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Married

44.2%

(0.3/100)

Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24

21.4%

(0.4/100)

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa per capita income in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa per capita income in the United States is $43,838, which is average, ranking it 171st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa median family income in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa median family income in the United States is $102,451, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa median household income in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa median household income in the United States is $84,299, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa median earnings in the United States is $46,969, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa median male earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa median male earnings in the United States is $53,713, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa median female earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa median female earnings in the United States is $40,644, which is excellent, ranking it 136th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among families in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among families in the United States is 9.5%, which is poor, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among males in the United States is 12.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 206th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among females in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 217th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single males in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 108th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single females in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.6%, which is poor, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.3%, which is fair, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.6%, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 128th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of family households in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of family households in the United States is 61.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa average family size in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa average family size in the United States is 3.22, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of single father households in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is poor, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is poor, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.0%, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Immigrants from Eastern Africa percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 103rd 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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