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SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
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Malaysian Geographic Distribution
Malaysian Income
In terms of income, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (25.0%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,615), and median household income ($81,064), but there is room for improvement in per capita income ($39,194), median female earnings ($37,298), and median family income ($95,230).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.7 /100 | #259 | Tragic $39,194 |
| Median Family Income | 2.2 /100 | #230 | Tragic $95,230 |
| Median Household Income | 7.0 /100 | #224 | Tragic $81,064 |
| Median Earnings | 2.6 /100 | #249 | Tragic $43,844 |
| Median Male Earnings | 2.5 /100 | #238 | Tragic $50,772 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.7 /100 | #261 | Tragic $37,298 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 19.7 /100 | #190 | Poor $51,615 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 3.0 /100 | #233 | Tragic $88,291 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 5.2 /100 | #222 | Tragic $94,517 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 5.5 /100 | #219 | Tragic $58,244 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 84.9 /100 | #147 | Excellent 25.0% |
Malaysian Poverty
In terms of poverty, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.9%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.8%), and poverty level among single males (12.6%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (14.7%), poverty level among single females (22.2%), and poverty level among males (12.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 6.1 /100 | #209 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Families | 10.6 /100 | #211 | Poor 9.6% |
| Males | 5.2 /100 | #207 | Tragic 12.0% |
| Females | 7.4 /100 | #210 | Tragic 14.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 72.7 /100 | #163 | Good 19.9% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 1.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 6.5 /100 | #214 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 5.9 /100 | #215 | Tragic 17.5% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 7.6 /100 | #208 | Tragic 17.6% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 5.7 /100 | #214 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Single Males | 74.8 /100 | #147 | Good 12.6% |
| Single Females | 2.8 /100 | #239 | Tragic 22.2% |
| Single Fathers | 99.9 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Single Mothers | 17.4 /100 | #202 | Poor 29.7% |
| Married Couples | 29.5 /100 | #193 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 62.0 /100 | #166 | Good 10.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 84.1 /100 | #121 | Excellent 11.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 8.5 /100 | #212 | Tragic 12.7% |
Malaysian Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.8%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.7%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.9%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (7.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (4.7%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 46.8 /100 | #179 | Average 5.3% |
| Males | 39.6 /100 | #180 | Fair 5.3% |
| Females | 40.1 /100 | #185 | Average 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 89.0 /100 | #120 | Excellent 11.4% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 94.2 /100 | #108 | Exceptional 17.0% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 99.5 /100 | #61 | Exceptional 9.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 67.1 /100 | #149 | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 41.8 /100 | #184 | Average 5.5% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 35.5 /100 | #187 | Fair 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 47.5 /100 | #180 | Average 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 96.9 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 97.9 /100 | #101 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 95.1 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Seniors > 65 | 90.4 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 16.3 /100 | #207 | Poor 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 31.1 /100 | #195 | Fair 7.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 98.5 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 8.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 35.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 5.5% |
Malaysian Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.7%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.1%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.1%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 99.6 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 66.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 37.1 /100 | #182 | Fair 79.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.9 /100 | #76 | Exceptional 39.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #50 | Exceptional 77.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 46.8 /100 | #176 | Average 84.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 2.2 /100 | #231 | Tragic 84.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 1.1 /100 | #245 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 1.7 /100 | #233 | Tragic 82.0% |
Malaysian Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households with children (29.8%), percentage of family households (65.9%), and average family size (3.31), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.7%), percentage of single mother households (7.3%), and percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.4%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 99.9 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 65.9% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 29.8% |
| Married-couple Households | 41.8 /100 | #181 | Average 46.3% |
| Average Family Size | 99.6 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 3.31 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 2.7% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.3 /100 | #251 | Tragic 7.3% |
| Currently Married | 15.3 /100 | #201 | Poor 45.9% |
| Divorced or Separated | 4.8 /100 | #233 | Tragic 12.4% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 5.0 /100 | #221 | Tragic 33.9% |
Malaysian Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (22.6%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.3%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (59.8%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 92.3% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #42 | Exceptional 59.8% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #47 | Exceptional 22.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 7.7% |
Malaysian Education Level
In terms of education level, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (62.2%), percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (55.6%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (32.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.3%), percentage of population with no schooling (2.8%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.1%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 2.8% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 97.3% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 97.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 97.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 96.5% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #290 | Tragic 94.8% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 94.5% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 93.5% |
| 10th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #280 | Tragic 92.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic 90.8% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.1 /100 | #272 | Tragic 89.2% |
| High School Diploma | 0.2 /100 | #270 | Tragic 87.0% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.4 /100 | #258 | Tragic 83.3% |
| College, Under 1 year | 1.1 /100 | #242 | Tragic 62.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.8 /100 | #246 | Tragic 55.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #259 | Tragic 41.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #260 | Tragic 32.9% |
| Master's Degree | 0.2 /100 | #281 | Tragic 12.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.2 /100 | #302 | Tragic 3.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.3 /100 | #285 | Tragic 1.5% |
Malaysian Disability
In terms of disability, Malaysians residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with ambulatory disability (6.2%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (49.0%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.4%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.5%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 2.5 /100 | #231 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | 1.8 /100 | #232 | Tragic 11.8% |
| Females | 5.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 13.2 /100 | #218 | Poor 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 3.4 /100 | #235 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.7 /100 | #249 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.5 /100 | #261 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 25.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 49.0% |
| Vision | 0.9 /100 | #241 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 6.6 /100 | #220 | Tragic 3.2% |
| Cognitive | 0.6 /100 | #251 | Tragic 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | 28.2 /100 | #196 | Fair 6.2% |
| Self-Care | 7.7 /100 | #209 | Tragic 2.5% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Malaysians in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Malaysians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.8%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
22.6%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
7.7%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
59.8%
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
77.2%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Malaysians in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Malaysians in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
97.3%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
2.8%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
97.1%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
97.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
97.2%
(0.0/100)
What is Malaysian per capita income in the United States?
Malaysian per capita income in the United States is $39,194, which is tragic, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian median family income in the United States?
Malaysian median family income in the United States is $95,230, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian median household income in the United States?
Malaysian median household income in the United States is $81,064, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian median earnings in the United States?
Malaysian median earnings in the United States is $43,844, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian median male earnings in the United States?
Malaysian median male earnings in the United States is $50,772, which is tragic, ranking it 238th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian median female earnings in the United States?
Malaysian median female earnings in the United States is $37,298, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Malaysian wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 209th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among families in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among families in the United States is 9.6%, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among males in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among males in the United States is 12.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 207th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among females in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among females in the United States is 14.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 215th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among single males in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.6%, which is good, ranking it 147th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among single females in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 48th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Malaysian poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.7%, which is poor, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian unemployment in the United States?
Malaysian unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 179th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Malaysian unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 180th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Malaysian unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of family households in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of family households in the United States is 65.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 46.3%, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian average family size in the United States?
Malaysian average family size in the United States is 3.31, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of single father households in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.9%, which is poor, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 33.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Malaysian percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Malaysian percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 235th 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.