In terms of income, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (20.6%), median female earnings ($37,970), and median earnings ($42,923), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($47,981), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($80,863), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($53,967).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	0.2 /100 \| #275	Tragic $38,165
Median Family Income	0.2 /100 \| #272	Tragic $90,450
Median Household Income	0.1 /100 \| #281	Tragic $74,896
Median Earnings	0.7 /100 \| #264	Tragic $42,923
Median Male Earnings	0.2 /100 \| #278	Tragic $48,317
Median Female Earnings	2.7 /100 \| #244	Tragic $37,970
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.0 /100 \| #302	Tragic $47,981
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #299	Tragic $80,863
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.2 /100 \| #270	Tragic $87,739
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	0.1 /100 \| #283	Tragic $53,967
Wage/Income Gap	100.0 /100 \| #22	Exceptional 20.6%

Immigrants from Liberia Poverty

In terms of poverty, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.9%), poverty level among single males (12.7%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (15.1%), poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (20.2%), and poverty level among children under the age of 16 (19.7%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.1 /100 \| #262	Tragic 14.4%
Families	0.2 /100 \| #255	Tragic 10.8%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #255	Tragic 13.0%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #265	Tragic 15.7%
Females 18 to 24 years	7.6 /100 \| #224	Tragic 20.7%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #265	Tragic 15.4%
Children Under 5 years	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 20.2%
Children Under 16 years	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 19.7%
Boys Under 16 years	0.2 /100 \| #256	Tragic 19.3%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #280	Tragic 20.2%
Single Males	64.2 /100 \| #159	Good 12.7%
Single Females	0.9 /100 \| #253	Tragic 22.5%
Single Fathers	91.1 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 15.9%
Single Mothers	5.9 /100 \| #227	Tragic 30.1%
Married Couples	13.3 /100 \| #213	Poor 5.5%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.5 /100 \| #250	Tragic 12.2%
Seniors Over 75 years	7.3 /100 \| #209	Tragic 12.8%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.0 /100 \| #285	Tragic 15.1%

Immigrants from Liberia Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (18.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (7.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.9%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.3%), and unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (12.8%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 5.8%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #277	Tragic 6.1%
Females	1.5 /100 \| #244	Tragic 5.6%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #270	Tragic 12.8%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	7.1 /100 \| #227	Tragic 18.1%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #266	Tragic 11.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	4.8 /100 \| #226	Tragic 7.0%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.4 /100 \| #243	Tragic 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.2 /100 \| #249	Tragic 5.2%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.8 /100 \| #248	Tragic 4.8%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	3.2 /100 \| #228	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	98.7 /100 \| #90	Exceptional 4.7%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #275	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors > 65	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 5.5%
Seniors > 75	0.0 /100 \| #332	Tragic 10.9%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.3 /100 \| #261	Tragic 8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #311	Tragic 10.3%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.1 /100 \| #261	Tragic 6.1%

Immigrants from Liberia Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.6%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.9%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.7%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.5%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (85.4%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	100.0 /100 \| #18	Exceptional 67.6%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	99.8 /100 \| #41	Exceptional 80.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	100.0 /100 \| #40	Exceptional 41.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	99.9 /100 \| #55	Exceptional 77.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	100.0 /100 \| #29	Exceptional 85.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	100.0 /100 \| #27	Exceptional 85.9%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	99.9 /100 \| #26	Exceptional 85.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	47.9 /100 \| #175	Average 82.7%

Immigrants from Liberia Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.2%), average family size (3.27), and percentage of single father households (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (40.3%), percentage of single mother households (8.7%), and percentage of population currently married (41.8%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #310	Tragic 62.0%
Family Households with Children	99.4 /100 \| #91	Exceptional 28.2%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #321	Tragic 40.3%
Average Family Size	95.0 /100 \| #115	Exceptional 3.27
Single Father Households	0.8 /100 \| #262	Tragic 2.5%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #334	Tragic 8.7%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 41.8%
Divorced or Separated	0.4 /100 \| #269	Tragic 12.6%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.0 /100 \| #288	Tragic 37.6%

Immigrants from Liberia Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.2%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.8%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.3%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.1%), and percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.4%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.6 /100 \| #262	Tragic 12.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.4 /100 \| #264	Tragic 87.8%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #286	Tragic 51.3%
3+ Vehicles Available	0.1 /100 \| #289	Tragic 17.1%
4+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #285	Tragic 5.4%

Immigrants from Liberia Education Level

In terms of education level, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (94.5%), percentage of population with at least 10th grade education (93.3%), and percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.4%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.5%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.5%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	0.4 /100 \| #263	Tragic 2.5%
Nursery School	0.3 /100 \| #269	Tragic 97.5%
Kindergarten	0.3 /100 \| #267	Tragic 97.5%
1st Grade	0.3 /100 \| #266	Tragic 97.5%
2nd Grade	0.4 /100 \| #264	Tragic 97.4%
3rd Grade	0.5 /100 \| #258	Tragic 97.3%
4th Grade	0.8 /100 \| #253	Tragic 97.1%
5th Grade	1.0 /100 \| #250	Tragic 96.9%
6th Grade	1.6 /100 \| #243	Tragic 96.6%
7th Grade	8.1 /100 \| #218	Tragic 95.7%
8th Grade	8.9 /100 \| #215	Tragic 95.4%
9th Grade	11.8 /100 \| #214	Poor 94.5%
10th Grade	10.2 /100 \| #218	Poor 93.3%
11th Grade	7.0 /100 \| #221	Tragic 91.9%
12th Grade, No Diploma	5.7 /100 \| #221	Tragic 90.4%
High School Diploma	5.5 /100 \| #227	Tragic 88.2%
GED/Equivalency	4.9 /100 \| #228	Tragic 84.4%
College, Under 1 year	0.8 /100 \| #247	Tragic 61.9%
College, 1 year or more	0.8 /100 \| #245	Tragic 55.7%
Associate's Degree	0.9 /100 \| #244	Tragic 42.3%
Bachelor's Degree	0.9 /100 \| #249	Tragic 33.5%
Master's Degree	0.6 /100 \| #258	Tragic 12.5%
Professional Degree	0.2 /100 \| #297	Tragic 3.4%
Doctorate Degree	0.5 /100 \| #266	Tragic 1.5%

Immigrants from Liberia Disability

In terms of disability, Immigrants from Liberia residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.8%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.1%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.7%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (13.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.1%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	0.4 /100 \| #260	Tragic 12.4%
Males	1.0 /100 \| #245	Tragic 11.9%
Females	0.3 /100 \| #270	Tragic 12.9%
Age \| Under 5 years	0.6 /100 \| #255	Tragic 1.4%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.1 /100 \| #278	Tragic 6.1%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	0.8 /100 \| #246	Tragic 7.1%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 13.2%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 25.7%
Age \| Over 75 years	5.9 /100 \| #228	Tragic 48.1%
Vision	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 2.4%
Hearing	90.0 /100 \| #117	Excellent 2.8%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #322	Tragic 18.7%
Ambulatory	2.3 /100 \| #234	Tragic 6.4%
Self-Care	0.4 /100 \| #251	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

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

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

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

67.6%

(100.0/100)

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

20.6%

(100.0/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

41.5%

(100.0/100)

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

85.9%

(100.0/100)

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

85.9%

(100.0/100)

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

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

Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75

10.9%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

40.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Single Mother Households

8.7%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

10.3%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Married

41.8%

(0.0/100)

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

Immigrants from Liberia per capita income in the United States is $38,165, which is tragic, ranking it 275th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia median family income in the United States is $90,450, which is tragic, ranking it 272nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia median household income in the United States is $74,896, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia median earnings in the United States is $42,923, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia median male earnings in the United States is $48,317, which is tragic, ranking it 278th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia median female earnings in the United States is $37,970, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 20.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level in the United States is 14.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among families in the United States is 10.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among males in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among females in the United States is 15.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.7%, which is good, ranking it 159th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 15.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 285th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Immigrants from Liberia unemployment in the United States?

Immigrants from Liberia unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of family households in the United States is 62.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 40.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 321st out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia average family size in the United States is 3.27, which is exceptional, ranking it 115th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of single mother households in the United States is 8.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 334th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of population currently married in the United States is 41.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 269th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 37.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

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

Immigrants from Liberia percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th 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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