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SOCIAL INDEX
16.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
284th/ 347
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Spanish American Geographic Distribution
Spanish American Income
In terms of income, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.6%), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($57,021), and per capita income ($39,012), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($46,913), median female earnings ($36,391), and median family income ($90,322).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 0.5 /100 | #265 | Tragic $39,012 |
| Median Family Income | 0.2 /100 | #274 | Tragic $90,322 |
| Median Household Income | 0.2 /100 | #277 | Tragic $75,386 |
| Median Earnings | 0.3 /100 | #276 | Tragic $42,316 |
| Median Male Earnings | 0.5 /100 | #267 | Tragic $49,008 |
| Median Female Earnings | 0.1 /100 | #281 | Tragic $36,391 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 0.0 /100 | #318 | Tragic $46,913 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 0.2 /100 | #272 | Tragic $83,722 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic $87,836 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 1.6 /100 | #235 | Tragic $57,021 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 93.8 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 24.6% |
Spanish American Poverty
In terms of poverty, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (16.9%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (12.2%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.5%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (16.7%), poverty level among single females (24.2%), and poverty level among single mothers (32.3%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 14.7% |
| Families | 0.1 /100 | #274 | Tragic 11.2% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #271 | Tragic 13.4% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 16.2% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.1 /100 | #279 | Tragic 21.9% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 16.7% |
| Children Under 5 years | 0.2 /100 | #260 | Tragic 20.1% |
| Children Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #258 | Tragic 19.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 0.2 /100 | #259 | Tragic 19.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 0.1 /100 | #266 | Tragic 19.8% |
| Single Males | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 14.2% |
| Single Females | 0.0 /100 | #288 | Tragic 24.2% |
| Single Fathers | 3.7 /100 | #231 | Tragic 16.9% |
| Single Mothers | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 32.3% |
| Married Couples | 0.2 /100 | #267 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 0.6 /100 | #248 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 0.5 /100 | #244 | Tragic 13.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 0.4 /100 | #253 | Tragic 14.0% |
Spanish American Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (8.0%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (8.4%), and unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (5.3%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (6.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (5.3%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 2.0 /100 | #242 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Males | 0.3 /100 | #251 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Females | 2.2 /100 | #243 | Tragic 5.6% |
| Youth < 25 | 0.6 /100 | #245 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 4.7 /100 | #230 | Tragic 18.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 0.4 /100 | #253 | Tragic 10.8% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 2.7 /100 | #232 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #263 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 0.1 /100 | #261 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 1.4 /100 | #239 | Tragic 4.7% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 8.1 /100 | #216 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 5.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 38.2 /100 | #182 | Fair 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 50.0 /100 | #174 | Average 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 99.8 /100 | #74 | Exceptional 8.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 39.7 /100 | #185 | Fair 7.7% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 99.8 /100 | #73 | Exceptional 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 3.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic 5.8% |
Spanish American Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.5%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (80.1%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (82.8%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (77.8%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.0 /100 | #301 | Tragic 63.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #291 | Tragic 77.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.5 /100 | #91 | Exceptional 39.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 94.8 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 75.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.0 /100 | #267 | Tragic 83.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #270 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 82.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 80.1% |
Spanish American Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.24), percentage of family households with children (27.4%), and percentage of family households (64.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (13.3%), percentage of single father households (2.8%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (38.6%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 30.1 /100 | #186 | Fair 64.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 48.9 /100 | #178 | Average 27.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 1.1 /100 | #239 | Tragic 44.5% |
| Average Family Size | 72.5 /100 | #152 | Good 3.24 |
| Single Father Households | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 2.8% |
| Single Mother Households | 1.6 /100 | #231 | Tragic 7.0% |
| Currently Married | 2.1 /100 | #227 | Tragic 45.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.0 /100 | #315 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 38.6% |
Spanish American Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.0%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.9%), 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 (91.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (58.9%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 97.9 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 9.1% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.2 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 91.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 99.8 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 58.9% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 23.0% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 8.0% |
Spanish American Education Level
In terms of education level, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.0%), percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.9%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (41.8%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (33.1%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.4%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 32.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 2.1% |
| Nursery School | 55.6 /100 | #166 | Average 98.0% |
| Kindergarten | 57.8 /100 | #163 | Average 98.0% |
| 1st Grade | 57.7 /100 | #163 | Average 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 56.4 /100 | #165 | Average 97.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 51.8 /100 | #172 | Average 97.8% |
| 4th Grade | 39.3 /100 | #182 | Fair 97.5% |
| 5th Grade | 34.7 /100 | #187 | Fair 97.3% |
| 6th Grade | 33.5 /100 | #184 | Fair 97.0% |
| 7th Grade | 9.3 /100 | #215 | Tragic 95.7% |
| 8th Grade | 8.0 /100 | #219 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 9th Grade | 2.6 /100 | #241 | Tragic 94.2% |
| 10th Grade | 2.1 /100 | #244 | Tragic 92.9% |
| 11th Grade | 0.6 /100 | #260 | Tragic 91.4% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.9 /100 | #251 | Tragic 89.9% |
| High School Diploma | 1.5 /100 | #248 | Tragic 87.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 0.8 /100 | #251 | Tragic 83.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 1.9 /100 | #235 | Tragic 62.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | 1.8 /100 | #234 | Tragic 56.3% |
| Associate's Degree | 0.5 /100 | #257 | Tragic 41.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #257 | Tragic 33.1% |
| Master's Degree | 1.9 /100 | #242 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.8 /100 | #236 | Tragic 3.9% |
| Doctorate Degree | 12.9 /100 | #217 | Poor 1.7% |
Spanish American Disability
In terms of disability, Spanish Americans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.1%), percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (25.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with vision disability (2.9%), percentage of females with a disability (14.0%), and percentage of population with a disability (13.6%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 13.3% |
| Females | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 14.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 96.9 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #296 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.0 /100 | #299 | Tragic 13.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 25.9% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 0.0 /100 | #295 | Tragic 50.0% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #326 | Tragic 2.9% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #316 | Tragic 4.0% |
| Cognitive | 0.4 /100 | #265 | Tragic 18.0% |
| Ambulatory | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 7.1% |
| Self-Care | 0.0 /100 | #313 | Tragic 2.8% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Spanish Americans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Spanish Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.0%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
23.0%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
8.0%
(99.8/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
58.9%
(99.8/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
8.4%
(99.8/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Spanish Americans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Spanish Americans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with Vision Disability
2.9%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Females with a Disability
14.0%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability
13.6%
(0.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 45 and 54
80.1%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
4.0%
(0.0/100)
What is Spanish American per capita income in the United States?
Spanish American per capita income in the United States is $39,012, which is tragic, ranking it 265th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American median family income in the United States?
Spanish American median family income in the United States is $90,322, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American median household income in the United States?
Spanish American median household income in the United States is $75,386, which is tragic, ranking it 277th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American median earnings in the United States?
Spanish American median earnings in the United States is $42,316, which is tragic, ranking it 276th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American median male earnings in the United States?
Spanish American median male earnings in the United States is $49,008, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American median female earnings in the United States?
Spanish American median female earnings in the United States is $36,391, which is tragic, ranking it 281st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Spanish American wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 125th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level in the United States is 14.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 273rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among families in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among families in the United States is 11.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 274th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among males in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among males in the United States is 13.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among females in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among females in the United States is 16.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among single males in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among single males in the United States is 14.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among single females in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among single females in the United States is 24.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 288th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Spanish American poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 32.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 283rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 253rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American unemployment in the United States?
Spanish American unemployment in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 242nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Spanish American unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 251st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Spanish American unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of family households in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of family households in the United States is 64.1%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is average, ranking it 178th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 44.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 239th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American average family size in the United States?
Spanish American average family size in the United States is 3.24, which is good, ranking it 152nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of single father households in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 302nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 231st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of population currently married in the United States is 45.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 227th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 315th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 38.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 299th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 312th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 306th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish American percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Spanish American percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 14.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 316th 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.