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SOCIAL INDEX
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SOCIAL RATING
240th/ 347
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Marshallese Geographic Distribution
Marshallese Income
In terms of income, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.4%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($65,874), and median family income ($95,293), but there is room for improvement in median female earnings ($36,459), median earnings ($41,969), and median male earnings ($48,137).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.6 /100 | #261 | Tragic $39,108 |
| Median Family Income | 2.2 /100 | #229 | Tragic $95,293 |
| Median Household Income | 1.9 /100 | #244 | Tragic $78,930 |
| Median Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #281 | Tragic $41,969 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.2 /100 | #281 | Tragic $48,137 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic $36,459 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 2.1 /100 | #244 | Tragic $50,627 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic $83,575 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.7 /100 | #252 | Tragic $90,455 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 99.4 /100 | #63 | Exceptional $65,874 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.6 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 23.4% |
Marshallese Poverty
In terms of poverty, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (10.7%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.2%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (16.4%), poverty level among single mothers (32.1%), and poverty level among single females (23.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 2.2 /100 | #226 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Families | 3.9 /100 | #224 | Tragic 9.9% |
| Males | 0.8 /100 | #230 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Females | 5.0 /100 | #214 | Tragic 14.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 3.4 /100 | #243 | Tragic 20.9% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 19.7% |
| Children Under 16 years | 1.8 /100 | #229 | Tragic 18.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 1.3 /100 | #232 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.9 /100 | #239 | Tragic 18.7% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 16.4% |
| Single Females | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 23.3% |
| Single Fathers | 3.1 /100 | #234 | Tragic 16.9% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #279 | Tragic 32.1% |
| Married Couples | 47.9 /100 | #175 | Average 5.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 95.3 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 99.7 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 14.1% |
Marshallese Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (3.7%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.3%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (7.2%), unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (9.6%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 1.3 /100 | #243 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Males | 0.5 /100 | #248 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Females | 2.3 /100 | #242 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 15.8 /100 | #202 | Poor 11.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 41.7 /100 | #190 | Average 17.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 11.0% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 94.7 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 6.4% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 5.9% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 70.6 /100 | #155 | Good 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 100.0 /100 | #1 | Exceptional 3.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.1 /100 | #286 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 3.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | 98.7 /100 | #110 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 9.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 99.9 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 8.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 20.2 /100 | #199 | Fair 5.6% |
Marshallese Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.5%), and labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (64.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (79.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.7 /100 | #260 | Tragic 64.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 78.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.8 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 39.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 77.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #274 | Tragic 83.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #335 | Tragic 79.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 82.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 80.3% |
Marshallese Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.38), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.0%), and percentage of single mother households (6.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households with children (26.2%), percentage of married-couple family households (44.6%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (34.8%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 6.9 /100 | #218 | Tragic 63.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 26.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 1.5 /100 | #232 | Tragic 44.6% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 3.38 |
| Single Father Households | 9.7 /100 | #225 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 45.8 /100 | #175 | Average 6.3% |
| Currently Married | 7.2 /100 | #212 | Tragic 45.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | 64.6 /100 | #161 | Good 12.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 1.6 /100 | #237 | Tragic 34.8% |
Marshallese Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.1%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (21.3%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (54.9%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.8%), and percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 84.0 /100 | #139 | Excellent 9.8% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 88.9 /100 | #129 | Excellent 90.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 30.5 /100 | #188 | Fair 54.9% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 99.2 /100 | #89 | Exceptional 21.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 8.1% |
Marshallese Education Level
In terms of education level, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with no schooling (2.0%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.1%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (11.6%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (31.7%), and percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 83.5 /100 | #140 | Excellent 2.0% |
| Nursery School | 81.2 /100 | #143 | Excellent 98.1% |
| Kindergarten | 83.0 /100 | #141 | Excellent 98.1% |
| 1st Grade | 82.0 /100 | #142 | Excellent 98.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 67.7 /100 | #154 | Good 97.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 57.2 /100 | #163 | Average 97.8% |
| 4th Grade | 60.8 /100 | #161 | Good 97.6% |
| 5th Grade | 61.2 /100 | #160 | Good 97.4% |
| 6th Grade | 60.2 /100 | #162 | Good 97.1% |
| 7th Grade | 48.4 /100 | #178 | Average 96.0% |
| 8th Grade | 47.6 /100 | #177 | Average 95.7% |
| 9th Grade | 27.9 /100 | #195 | Fair 94.7% |
| 10th Grade | 33.2 /100 | #188 | Fair 93.6% |
| 11th Grade | 26.0 /100 | #197 | Fair 92.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 18.2 /100 | #202 | Poor 90.7% |
| High School Diploma | 18.7 /100 | #199 | Poor 88.6% |
| GED/Equivalency | 12.5 /100 | #208 | Poor 84.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.8 /100 | #246 | Tragic 61.9% |
| College, 1 year or more | 1.0 /100 | #242 | Tragic 55.8% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #260 | Tragic 41.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #278 | Tragic 31.7% |
| Master's Degree | 0.1 /100 | #295 | Tragic 11.6% |
| Professional Degree | 1.7 /100 | #246 | Tragic 3.8% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.4 /100 | #279 | Tragic 1.5% |
Marshallese Disability
In terms of disability, Marshallese residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (0.94%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.7%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with hearing disability (3.8%), percentage of males with a disability (12.9%), and percentage of population with a disability (13.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #294 | Tragic 12.9% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 0.94% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 28.1 /100 | #188 | Fair 5.7% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 1.3 /100 | #238 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.4 /100 | #265 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.3 /100 | #258 | Tragic 25.3% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 50.1% |
| Vision | 1.5 /100 | #235 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 3.8% |
| Cognitive | 2.7 /100 | #226 | Tragic 17.7% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Self-Care | 1.2 /100 | #240 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Marshallese in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Marshallese in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 60 and 64
3.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.1%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability Under the Age of 5
0.94%
(100.0/100)
#4
Average Family Size
3.38
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
77.4%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Marshallese in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Marshallese in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
79.2%
(0.0/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Single Males
16.4%
(0.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
7.2%
(0.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Under the Age of 6
9.6%
(0.0/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
5.9%
(0.0/100)
What is Marshallese per capita income in the United States?
Marshallese per capita income in the United States is $39,108, which is tragic, ranking it 261st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese median family income in the United States?
Marshallese median family income in the United States is $95,293, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese median household income in the United States?
Marshallese median household income in the United States is $78,930, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese median earnings in the United States?
Marshallese median earnings in the United States is $41,969, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese median male earnings in the United States?
Marshallese median male earnings in the United States is $48,137, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese median female earnings in the United States?
Marshallese median female earnings in the United States is $36,459, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Marshallese wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 89th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among families in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among families in the United States is 9.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 224th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among males in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among males in the United States is 12.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among females in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among females in the United States is 14.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 229th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among single males in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among single males in the United States is 16.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among single females in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Marshallese poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese unemployment in the United States?
Marshallese unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Marshallese unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Marshallese unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of family households in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of family households in the United States is 63.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of family households with children in the United States is 26.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 310th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese average family size in the United States?
Marshallese average family size in the United States is 3.38, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of single father households in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.3%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.0%, which is good, ranking it 161st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 294th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Marshallese percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Marshallese percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 293rd 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.