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Nicaraguan Geographic Distribution
Nicaraguan Income
In terms of income, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (23.4%), household income with householder under the age of 25 ($53,275), and median household income ($79,737), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder over the age of 65 ($54,474), median female earnings ($36,904), and median family income ($92,231).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.8 /100 | #257 | Tragic $39,372 |
| Median Family Income | 0.5 /100 | #256 | Tragic $92,231 |
| Median Household Income | 3.1 /100 | #237 | Tragic $79,737 |
| Median Earnings | 0.8 /100 | #262 | Tragic $43,026 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.6 /100 | #263 | Tragic $49,215 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.3 /100 | #271 | Tragic $36,904 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 93.4 /100 | #130 | Exceptional $53,275 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 2.2 /100 | #240 | Tragic $87,751 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 2.0 /100 | #235 | Tragic $92,554 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 0.1 /100 | #269 | Tragic $54,474 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 99.6 /100 | #90 | Exceptional 23.4% |
Nicaraguan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.1%), poverty level among single males (12.4%), and poverty level among single fathers (15.9%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (16.6%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (15.0%), and percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps (16.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 13.9% |
| Families | 0.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Males | 0.6 /100 | #232 | Tragic 12.6% |
| Females | 0.3 /100 | #243 | Tragic 15.3% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 18.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 3.3 /100 | #226 | Tragic 14.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 1.6 /100 | #224 | Tragic 19.1% |
| Children Under 16 years | 1.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 18.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 1.4 /100 | #231 | Tragic 18.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 2.4 /100 | #226 | Tragic 18.2% |
| Single Males | 92.1 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 12.4% |
| Single Females | 27.6 /100 | #195 | Fair 21.3% |
| Single Fathers | 90.1 /100 | #131 | Exceptional 15.9% |
| Single Mothers | 12.4 /100 | #212 | Poor 29.8% |
| Married Couples | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 6.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.0 /100 | #324 | Tragic 15.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #325 | Tragic 16.6% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 16.1% |
Nicaraguan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (9.8%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.1%), and unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.2%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.4%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.5%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 48.7 /100 | #176 | Average 5.3% |
| Males | 88.2 /100 | #122 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Females | 7.2 /100 | #222 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Youth < 25 | 94.3 /100 | #97 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 48.9 /100 | #176 | Average 17.6% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 99.6 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 9.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 70.2 /100 | #145 | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 26.6 /100 | #199 | Fair 5.6% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 87.6 /100 | #119 | Excellent 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 87.6 /100 | #127 | Excellent 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 54.0 /100 | #172 | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 30.4 /100 | #188 | Fair 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 99.4 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Seniors > 65 | 99.3 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | 99.3 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 96.3 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 1.0 /100 | #254 | Tragic 9.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 12.3 /100 | #206 | Poor 5.6% |
Nicaraguan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.8%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (79.3%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (32.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (73.2%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 49.7 /100 | #175 | Average 65.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 18.3 /100 | #202 | Poor 79.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 32.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 0.1 /100 | #285 | Tragic 73.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 83.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.6 /100 | #251 | Tragic 83.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 12.1 /100 | #216 | Poor 84.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 50.3 /100 | #173 | Average 82.8% |
Nicaraguan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.4%), average family size (3.36), and percentage of family households with children (28.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.0%), percentage of single father households (2.6%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (36.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 67.4% |
| Family Households with Children | 99.8 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 28.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 5.3 /100 | #219 | Tragic 45.2% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 3.36 |
| Single Father Households | 0.1 /100 | #281 | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | 0.5 /100 | #246 | Tragic 7.2% |
| Currently Married | 0.3 /100 | #248 | Tragic 44.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.1 /100 | #263 | Tragic 36.6% |
Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (20.7%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (56.1%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (90.4%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (9.7%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 89.5 /100 | #129 | Excellent 9.7% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 88.8 /100 | #130 | Excellent 90.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 79.9 /100 | #150 | Good 56.1% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 96.2 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 20.7% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 98.0 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 7.0% |
Nicaraguan Education Level
In terms of education level, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.9%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.5%), and percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (33.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 8th grade education (93.0%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (93.5%), and percentage of population with at least 9th grade education (91.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 97.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #304 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #305 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 96.2% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 95.9% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 93.5% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #322 | Tragic 93.0% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 91.9% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #319 | Tragic 90.2% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic 88.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 87.3% |
| High School Diploma | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 84.1% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 80.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | 0.0 /100 | #292 | Tragic 59.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 0.1 /100 | #283 | Tragic 53.9% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.4 /100 | #261 | Tragic 41.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #256 | Tragic 33.1% |
| Master's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #262 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Professional Degree | 5.1 /100 | #230 | Tragic 3.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.6 /100 | #265 | Tragic 1.5% |
Nicaraguan Disability
In terms of disability, Nicaraguans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (5.8%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (10.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), percentage of population with vision disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.3%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 96.2 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Males | 96.6 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 10.7% |
| Females | 95.2 /100 | #130 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 96.3 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 98.6 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 99.9 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.1 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 14.3 /100 | #213 | Poor 23.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 3.0 /100 | #238 | Tragic 48.3% |
| Vision | 2.2 /100 | #230 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Hearing | 97.9 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 2.7% |
| Cognitive | 93.0 /100 | #128 | Exceptional 17.0% |
| Ambulatory | 63.2 /100 | #165 | Good 6.1% |
| Self-Care | 0.6 /100 | #248 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Nicaraguans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Nicaraguans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
67.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Average Family Size
3.36
(100.0/100)
#3
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
18.1%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 18 and 35
5.8%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Family Households with Children
28.4%
(99.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Nicaraguans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Nicaraguans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with at least 8th Grade Education
93.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Poverty Level Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
16.6%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
93.5%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 9th Grade Education
91.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 10th Grade Education
90.2%
(0.0/100)
What is Nicaraguan per capita income in the United States?
Nicaraguan per capita income in the United States is $39,372, which is tragic, ranking it 257th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan median family income in the United States?
Nicaraguan median family income in the United States is $92,231, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan median household income in the United States?
Nicaraguan median household income in the United States is $79,737, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan median earnings in the United States?
Nicaraguan median earnings in the United States is $43,026, which is tragic, ranking it 262nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan median male earnings in the United States?
Nicaraguan median male earnings in the United States is $49,215, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan median female earnings in the United States?
Nicaraguan median female earnings in the United States is $36,904, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Nicaraguan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 23.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 90th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level in the United States is 13.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among families in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among families in the United States is 10.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among males in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among males in the United States is 12.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 232nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among females in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among females in the United States is 15.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 18.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among single females in the United States is 21.3%, which is fair, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 15.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 131st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Nicaraguan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.8%, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 16.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan unemployment in the United States?
Nicaraguan unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is average, ranking it 176th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Nicaraguan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Nicaraguan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 222nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of family households in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of family households in the United States is 67.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 29th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 83rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 45.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 219th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan average family size in the United States?
Nicaraguan average family size in the United States is 3.36, which is exceptional, ranking it 51st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 246th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 248th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 296th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 263rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 107th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Nicaraguan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Nicaraguan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 130th 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.