In terms of income, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.5%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,447), and median household income ($75,123), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($35,444), median male earnings ($46,244), and median family income ($87,191).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.1 /100 \| #290	Tragic $37,550
Median Family Income	0.0 /100 \| #296	Tragic $87,191
Median Household Income	0.2 /100 \| #279	Tragic $75,123
Median Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic $40,851
Median Male Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic $46,244
Median Female Earnings	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic $35,444
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	14.0 /100 \| #202	Poor $51,447
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #297	Tragic $81,341
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic $86,573
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.1 /100 \| #284	Tragic $53,950
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #62	Exceptional 22.5%

Immigrants from Guatemala Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.6%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.9%), and poverty level among single males (13.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (7.2%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (13.8%), and poverty level among single mothers (33.3%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.0 /100 \| #305	Tragic 15.5%
Families	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 12.0%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 14.0%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 17.0%
Females 18 to 24 years	4.3 /100 \| #239	Tragic 20.9%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.0 /100 \| #297	Tragic 16.6%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #304	Tragic 22.0%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 21.6%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #312	Tragic 21.6%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #316	Tragic 21.9%
Single Males	0.3 /100 \| #258	Tragic 13.8%
Single Females	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 24.1%
Single Fathers	14.8 /100 \| #204	Poor 16.6%
Single Mothers	0.0 /100 \| #299	Tragic 33.3%
Married Couples	0.0 /100 \| #318	Tragic 7.2%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic 13.8%
Seniors Over 75 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 15.1%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 14.6%

Immigrants from Guatemala Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.5%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (12.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.9%), and unemploymnet rate among females (6.1%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 5.8%
Males	1.1 /100 \| #239	Tragic 5.6%
Females	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 6.1%
Youth < 25	1.4 /100 \| #235	Tragic 12.1%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.4 /100 \| #252	Tragic 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	14.6 /100 \| #211	Poor 10.5%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.7 /100 \| #247	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.3 /100 \| #248	Tragic 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.4 /100 \| #246	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.0 /100 \| #315	Tragic 5.9%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 5.6%
Seniors > 75	68.4 /100 \| #163	Good 8.7%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 8.6%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	1.3 /100 \| #250	Tragic 9.4%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 6.4%

Immigrants from Guatemala Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.3%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.7%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	94.4 /100 \| #130	Exceptional 65.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	0.4 /100 \| #258	Tragic 78.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	5.7 /100 \| #226	Tragic 35.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	71.9 /100 \| #155	Good 75.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	0.1 /100 \| #258	Tragic 83.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	0.1 /100 \| #266	Tragic 83.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 82.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	0.0 /100 \| #278	Tragic 81.1%

Immigrants from Guatemala Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.41), percentage of family households with children (28.8%), and percentage of family households (65.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (3.0%), percentage of population currently married (42.6%), and percentage of married-couple family households (42.8%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	96.9 /100 \| #109	Exceptional 65.0%
Family Households with Children	100.0 /100 \| #56	Exceptional 28.8%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #281	Tragic 42.8%
Average Family Size	100.0 /100 \| #32	Exceptional 3.41
Single Father Households	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 3.0%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #287	Tragic 7.7%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #291	Tragic 42.6%
Divorced or Separated	23.2 /100 \| #203	Fair 12.2%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #286	Tragic 37.5%

Immigrants from Guatemala Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.8%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.7%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.9%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	10.0 /100 \| #218	Tragic 11.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	8.6 /100 \| #219	Tragic 88.9%
2+ Vehicles Available	3.2 /100 \| #232	Tragic 53.5%
3+ Vehicles Available	65.6 /100 \| #161	Good 19.7%
4+ Vehicles Available	95.8 /100 \| #116	Exceptional 6.8%

Immigrants from Guatemala Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.4%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.6%), 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 (94.6%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 3.6%
Nursery School	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 96.4%
Kindergarten	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 96.4%
1st Grade	0.0 /100 \| #339	Tragic 96.4%
2nd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #340	Tragic 96.2%
3rd Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 95.8%
4th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 95.1%
5th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #345	Tragic 94.6%
6th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #344	Tragic 93.9%
7th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 91.3%
8th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 90.7%
9th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #343	Tragic 89.4%
10th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 87.4%
11th Grade	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 85.8%
12th Grade, No Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #341	Tragic 84.0%
High School Diploma	0.0 /100 \| #342	Tragic 81.4%
GED/Equivalency	0.0 /100 \| #338	Tragic 77.9%
College, Under 1 year	0.0 /100 \| #327	Tragic 56.2%
College, 1 year or more	0.0 /100 \| #323	Tragic 50.7%
Associate's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 38.1%
Bachelor's Degree	0.0 /100 \| #294	Tragic 30.8%
Master's Degree	0.1 /100 \| #292	Tragic 11.6%
Professional Degree	0.2 /100 \| #295	Tragic 3.4%
Doctorate Degree	0.1 /100 \| #300	Tragic 1.4%

Immigrants from Guatemala Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Guatemala residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.3%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.7%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.1%), and percentage of population with vision disability (2.4%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	71.1 /100 \| #154	Good 11.6%
Males	75.1 /100 \| #150	Good 11.0%
Females	66.0 /100 \| #160	Good 12.1%
Age \| Under 5 years	63.2 /100 \| #163	Good 1.2%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	86.6 /100 \| #145	Excellent 5.5%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	93.4 /100 \| #121	Exceptional 6.3%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	17.5 /100 \| #202	Poor 11.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #270	Tragic 25.7%
Age \| Over 75 years	0.1 /100 \| #274	Tragic 49.1%
Vision	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	95.1 /100 \| #99	Exceptional 2.8%
Cognitive	2.2 /100 \| #229	Tragic 17.7%
Ambulatory	31.9 /100 \| #191	Fair 6.2%
Self-Care	2.2 /100 \| #231	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

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

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

Average Family Size

3.41

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households with Children

28.8%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.5%

(100.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

65.0%

(96.9/100)

Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available

6.8%

(95.8/100)

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

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

Percentage of Population with at least 3rd Grade Education

95.8%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 5th Grade Education

94.6%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education

95.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education

89.4%

(0.0/100)

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

84.0%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Guatemala per capita income in the United States is $37,550, which is tragic, ranking it 290th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala median family income in the United States is $87,191, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala median household income in the United States is $75,123, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Guatemala median earnings in the United States?

Immigrants from Guatemala median earnings in the United States is $40,851, which is tragic, ranking it 304th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala median male earnings in the United States is $46,244, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala median female earnings in the United States is $35,444, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 62nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level in the United States?

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level in the United States is 15.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 305th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among families in the United States is 12.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among males in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among females in the United States is 17.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 311th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 21.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.6%, which is poor, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 33.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Guatemala unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Guatemala unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of family households in the United States is 65.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 42.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala average family size in the United States is 3.41, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of single father households in the United States is 3.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 322nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 287th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 291st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 150th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Guatemala percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.1%, which is good, ranking it 160th 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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