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SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
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Kenyan Geographic Distribution
Kenyan Income
In terms of income, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.5%), median female earnings ($39,860), and median earnings ($46,462), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,815), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($91,684), and per capita income ($42,808).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 27.7 /100 | #190 | Fair $42,808 |
| Median Family Income | 34.5 /100 | #183 | Fair $101,417 |
| Median Household Income | 34.2 /100 | #185 | Fair $84,085 |
| Median Earnings | 51.0 /100 | #172 | Average $46,462 |
| Median Male Earnings | 30.4 /100 | #193 | Fair $53,647 |
| Median Female Earnings | 58.4 /100 | #169 | Average $39,860 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 3.3 /100 | #234 | Tragic $50,815 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 16.8 /100 | #199 | Poor $91,684 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 33.7 /100 | #191 | Fair $98,970 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 38.4 /100 | #183 | Fair $60,514 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 95.8 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 24.5% |
Kenyan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.3%), poverty level among married-couple families (4.8%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among girls under the age of 16 (16.8%), poverty level among children under the age of 16 (16.5%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (17.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 38.8 /100 | #184 | Fair 12.5% |
| Families | 58.2 /100 | #170 | Average 8.9% |
| Males | 38.4 /100 | #183 | Fair 11.3% |
| Females | 43.8 /100 | #183 | Average 13.5% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 44.9 /100 | #176 | Average 20.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 51.8 /100 | #173 | Average 13.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 34.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 17.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 34.1 /100 | #186 | Fair 16.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 41.0 /100 | #183 | Average 16.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 32.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 16.8% |
| Single Males | 93.3 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 12.4% |
| Single Females | 68.5 /100 | #161 | Good 20.8% |
| Single Fathers | 99.6 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 15.3% |
| Single Mothers | 90.9 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married Couples | 94.7 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 94.1 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 10.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 93.9 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 60.2 /100 | #167 | Good 11.6% |
Kenyan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (4.8%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (4.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.6%), and unemployment rate among males (5.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 88.2 /100 | #126 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Males | 79.4 /100 | #139 | Good 5.2% |
| Females | 93.7 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Youth < 25 | 95.7 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 99.9 /100 | #30 | Exceptional 16.1% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 98.7 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 98.0 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 6.3% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 92.1 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 95.7 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 98.1 /100 | #75 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 99.9 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors > 75 | 5.4 /100 | #228 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 62.5 /100 | #167 | Good 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 85.6 /100 | #145 | Excellent 8.8% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 88.2 /100 | #114 | Excellent 5.3% |
Kenyan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Kenyans 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 20 and 64 (80.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (40.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 67.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 80.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 40.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 99.9 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 77.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 99.0 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 99.3 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 99.8 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 85.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 99.5 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 83.7% |
Kenyan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (28.4%), percentage of births to unmarried women (31.9%), and percentage of single father households (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (63.2%), percentage of married-couple family households (44.7%), and percentage of single mother households (7.0%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.5 /100 | #264 | Tragic 63.2% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.8 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 1.7 /100 | #228 | Tragic 44.7% |
| Average Family Size | 28.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 3.21 |
| Single Father Households | 28.0 /100 | #196 | Fair 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 2.3 /100 | #227 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Currently Married | 3.1 /100 | #220 | Tragic 45.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 21.8 /100 | #204 | Fair 12.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 43.0 /100 | #182 | Average 31.9% |
Kenyan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.7%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (19.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 88.0 /100 | #132 | Excellent 9.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 87.0 /100 | #134 | Excellent 90.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 58.1 /100 | #167 | Average 55.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 24.7 /100 | #192 | Fair 19.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 18.5 /100 | #206 | Poor 6.1% |
Kenyan Education Level
In terms of education level, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.9%), and percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (66.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.4%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.0%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.0%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 65.7 /100 | #160 | Good 2.0% |
| Nursery School | 50.2 /100 | #173 | Average 98.0% |
| Kindergarten | 51.0 /100 | #173 | Average 98.0% |
| 1st Grade | 51.2 /100 | #173 | Average 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 52.7 /100 | #173 | Average 97.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 51.8 /100 | #171 | Average 97.8% |
| 4th Grade | 56.5 /100 | #166 | Average 97.5% |
| 5th Grade | 59.7 /100 | #161 | Average 97.4% |
| 6th Grade | 62.9 /100 | #159 | Good 97.1% |
| 7th Grade | 76.2 /100 | #156 | Good 96.2% |
| 8th Grade | 74.5 /100 | #155 | Good 95.9% |
| 9th Grade | 79.1 /100 | #150 | Good 95.1% |
| 10th Grade | 79.1 /100 | #151 | Good 94.0% |
| 11th Grade | 82.0 /100 | #142 | Excellent 92.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 77.4 /100 | #152 | Good 91.5% |
| High School Diploma | 81.4 /100 | #139 | Excellent 89.6% |
| GED/Equivalency | 76.6 /100 | #153 | Good 86.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 81.7 /100 | #146 | Excellent 66.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 79.0 /100 | #148 | Good 60.5% |
| Associate's Degree | 70.6 /100 | #155 | Good 47.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 72.5 /100 | #156 | Good 38.7% |
| Master's Degree | 70.3 /100 | #160 | Good 15.3% |
| Professional Degree | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 4.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 83.6 /100 | #145 | Excellent 1.9% |
Kenyan Disability
In terms of disability, Kenyans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.8%), and percentage of females with a disability (11.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.1%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.8%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 87.1 /100 | #137 | Excellent 11.5% |
| Males | 78.1 /100 | #144 | Good 11.0% |
| Females | 94.5 /100 | #133 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 75.9 /100 | #149 | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 10.0 /100 | #208 | Poor 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 18.3 /100 | #199 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 39.2 /100 | #184 | Fair 11.4% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 23.2 /100 | #203 | Fair 23.7% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 58.8 /100 | #168 | Average 47.2% |
| Vision | 92.5 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 89.8 /100 | #119 | Excellent 2.8% |
| Cognitive | 0.1 /100 | #286 | Tragic 18.1% |
| Ambulatory | 98.4 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Self-Care | 99.7 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Kenyans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Kenyans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
67.6%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 65 and 74
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
4.7%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 55 and 59
4.4%
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
80.8%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Kenyans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Kenyans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability
18.1%
(0.1/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households
63.2%
(0.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Married-couple Family Households
44.7%
(1.7/100)
#4
Percentage of Single Mother Households
7.0%
(2.3/100)
#5
Percentage of Population Currently Married
45.2%
(3.1/100)
What is Kenyan per capita income in the United States?
Kenyan per capita income in the United States is $42,808, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan median family income in the United States?
Kenyan median family income in the United States is $101,417, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan median household income in the United States?
Kenyan median household income in the United States is $84,085, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan median earnings in the United States?
Kenyan median earnings in the United States is $46,462, which is average, ranking it 172nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan median male earnings in the United States?
Kenyan median male earnings in the United States is $53,647, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan median female earnings in the United States?
Kenyan median female earnings in the United States is $39,860, which is average, ranking it 169th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Kenyan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level in the United States is 12.5%, which is fair, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among families in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among families in the United States is 8.9%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among males in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among males in the United States is 11.3%, which is fair, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among females in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among females in the United States is 13.5%, which is average, ranking it 183rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.5%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 112th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.8%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Kenyan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.6%, which is good, ranking it 167th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan unemployment in the United States?
Kenyan unemployment in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 126th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Kenyan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 139th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Kenyan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 104th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of family households in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of family households in the United States is 63.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 82nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan average family size in the United States?
Kenyan average family size in the United States is 3.21, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is fair, ranking it 196th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 220th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 204th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 31.9%, which is average, ranking it 182nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 137th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is good, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Kenyan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Kenyan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 133rd 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.