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SOCIAL INDEX
77.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
91st/ 347
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Laotian Geographic Distribution
Laotian Income
In terms of income, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better median household income ($94,990), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($104,993), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($66,306), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (26.4%), per capita income ($47,041), and median male earnings ($59,351).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 97.8 /100 | #99 | Exceptional $47,041 |
| Median Family Income | 99.5 /100 | #73 | Exceptional $112,859 |
| Median Household Income | 99.8 /100 | #61 | Exceptional $94,990 |
| Median Earnings | 99.6 /100 | #79 | Exceptional $50,343 |
| Median Male Earnings | 99.2 /100 | #91 | Exceptional $59,351 |
| Median Female Earnings | 99.4 /100 | #85 | Exceptional $42,133 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 99.5 /100 | #83 | Exceptional $54,369 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 99.7 /100 | #66 | Exceptional $104,993 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 99.5 /100 | #67 | Exceptional $111,051 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 99.6 /100 | #56 | Exceptional $66,306 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 19.2 /100 | #202 | Poor 26.4% |
Laotian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (15.1%), poverty level among single mothers (27.0%), and poverty level among children under the age of 5 (14.7%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.6%), and poverty level among males (10.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 92.4 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Families | 95.6 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 8.1% |
| Males | 91.2 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Females | 93.4 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 12.6% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 97.1 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 19.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 99.2 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.6 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 14.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 98.0 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 14.3% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.0 /100 | #52 | Exceptional 14.3% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 98.4 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 14.5% |
| Single Males | 99.6 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Single Females | 99.5 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 19.3% |
| Single Fathers | 99.9 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 15.1% |
| Single Mothers | 99.8 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 27.0% |
| Married Couples | 96.6 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 79.9 /100 | #145 | Good 10.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 38.2 /100 | #183 | Fair 12.3% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 98.7 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 10.0% |
Laotian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (7.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.5%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.2%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 66.3 /100 | #160 | Good 5.2% |
| Males | 73.8 /100 | #154 | Good 5.2% |
| Females | 45.1 /100 | #179 | Average 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 72.4 /100 | #147 | Good 11.5% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 83.9 /100 | #133 | Excellent 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 95.1 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 83.6 /100 | #123 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 92.4 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 80.1 /100 | #134 | Excellent 4.6% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 86.3 /100 | #129 | Excellent 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 68.2 /100 | #152 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 66.8 /100 | #157 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 55.7 /100 | #169 | Average 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 18.1 /100 | #201 | Poor 5.2% |
| Seniors > 75 | 98.8 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 6.5% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 94.7 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 5.2% |
Laotian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (34.9%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 97.4 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 65.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 58.4 /100 | #169 | Average 79.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 2.4 /100 | #247 | Tragic 34.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 3.5 /100 | #235 | Tragic 74.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 16.6 /100 | #201 | Poor 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 46.9 /100 | #177 | Average 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 19.0 /100 | #207 | Poor 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 62.8 /100 | #160 | Good 82.9% |
Laotian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.2%), percentage of family households with children (28.5%), and percentage of family households (65.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently married (47.4%), average family size (3.26), and percentage of single father households (2.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 65.8% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.9 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 28.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 98.8 /100 | #71 | Exceptional 48.4% |
| Average Family Size | 88.5 /100 | #130 | Excellent 3.26 |
| Single Father Households | 92.5 /100 | #141 | Exceptional 2.2% |
| Single Mother Households | 94.3 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Currently Married | 86.6 /100 | #124 | Excellent 47.4% |
| Divorced or Separated | 100.0 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 11.2% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 98.6 /100 | #70 | Exceptional 28.5% |
Laotian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.4%), percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.6%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (91.0%), and percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 97.8 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 9.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 98.0 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 91.0% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 99.7 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 58.6% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 99.6 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 21.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 7.4% |
Laotian Education Level
In terms of education level, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.3%), percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.2%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (42.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.7%), percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (95.4%), and percentage of population with at least 4th grade education (97.3%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 13.3 /100 | #203 | Poor 2.2% |
| Nursery School | 9.8 /100 | #211 | Tragic 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 10.5 /100 | #211 | Poor 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | 10.3 /100 | #211 | Poor 97.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 9.9 /100 | #211 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 9.4 /100 | #211 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 4th Grade | 9.3 /100 | #209 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | 10.8 /100 | #208 | Poor 97.1% |
| 6th Grade | 11.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | 6.8 /100 | #222 | Tragic 95.7% |
| 8th Grade | 9.0 /100 | #213 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 9th Grade | 21.0 /100 | #199 | Fair 94.6% |
| 10th Grade | 32.1 /100 | #190 | Fair 93.6% |
| 11th Grade | 54.4 /100 | #171 | Average 92.6% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 64.4 /100 | #159 | Good 91.3% |
| High School Diploma | 61.8 /100 | #160 | Good 89.3% |
| GED/Equivalency | 83.2 /100 | #141 | Excellent 86.5% |
| College, Under 1 year | 98.6 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 68.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 98.7 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 62.8% |
| Associate's Degree | 98.4 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 49.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 98.9 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 42.0% |
| Master's Degree | 98.8 /100 | #99 | Exceptional 17.0% |
| Professional Degree | 99.5 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99.9 /100 | #63 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Laotian Disability
In terms of disability, Laotians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.4%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.1%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (47.9%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.3%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.6 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Males | 98.6 /100 | #77 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Females | 99.9 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 62.8 /100 | #164 | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 99.9 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 96.4 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.4 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 10.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 94.9 /100 | #115 | Exceptional 22.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 11.5 /100 | #213 | Poor 47.9% |
| Vision | 99.3 /100 | #55 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Hearing | 81.1 /100 | #142 | Excellent 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 17.3% |
| Ambulatory | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | 87.8 /100 | #135 | Excellent 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Laotians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Laotians in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
7.9%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6
6.5%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
11.2%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Females with a Disability
11.4%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17
5.1%
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Laotians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Laotians in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19
34.9%
(2.4/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
74.1%
(3.5/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
95.7%
(6.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
95.4%
(9.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 4th Grade Education
97.3%
(9.3/100)
What is Laotian per capita income in the United States?
Laotian per capita income in the United States is $47,041, which is exceptional, ranking it 99th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian median family income in the United States?
Laotian median family income in the United States is $112,859, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian median household income in the United States?
Laotian median household income in the United States is $94,990, which is exceptional, ranking it 61st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian median earnings in the United States?
Laotian median earnings in the United States is $50,343, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian median male earnings in the United States?
Laotian median male earnings in the United States is $59,351, which is exceptional, ranking it 91st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian median female earnings in the United States?
Laotian median female earnings in the United States is $42,133, which is exceptional, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Laotian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.4%, which is poor, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level in the United States?
Laotian poverty level in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 102nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among families in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among families in the United States is 8.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 105th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among males in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among males in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among females in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among females in the United States is 12.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 65th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 68th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Laotian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 27.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 50th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Laotian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian unemployment in the United States?
Laotian unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Laotian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 154th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Laotian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of family households in the United States?
Laotian percentage of family households in the United States is 65.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 73rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Laotian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 74th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Laotian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 48.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 71st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian average family size in the United States?
Laotian average family size in the United States is 3.26, which is excellent, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Laotian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Laotian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Laotian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Laotian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Laotian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 70th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Laotian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Laotian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 77th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Laotian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Laotian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th 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.