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SOCIAL INDEX
39.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
203rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Spanish Geographic Distribution
Spanish Income
In terms of income, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder over the age of 65 ($60,795), household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($98,554), and median male earnings ($53,576), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,813), median female earnings ($38,098), and wage/income gap percentage (27.1%).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 17.0 /100 | #203 | Poor $42,249 |
| Median Family Income | 20.1 /100 | #200 | Fair $99,977 |
| Median Household Income | 24.4 /100 | #201 | Fair $83,343 |
| Median Earnings | 19.7 /100 | #218 | Poor $45,432 |
| Median Male Earnings | 29.0 /100 | #194 | Fair $53,576 |
| Median Female Earnings | 3.5 /100 | #241 | Tragic $38,098 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 3.3 /100 | #235 | Tragic $50,813 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 21.2 /100 | #197 | Fair $92,200 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 29.2 /100 | #195 | Fair $98,554 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 45.5 /100 | #176 | Average $60,795 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 3.6 /100 | #243 | Tragic 27.1% |
Spanish Poverty
In terms of poverty, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.8%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.6%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.3%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among single males (13.6%), poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (14.6%), and poverty level among single females (22.0%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 18.7 /100 | #198 | Poor 12.8% |
| Families | 28.7 /100 | #192 | Fair 9.3% |
| Males | 14.1 /100 | #199 | Poor 11.7% |
| Females | 21.4 /100 | #200 | Fair 13.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 10.4 /100 | #215 | Poor 20.6% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 2.5 /100 | #229 | Tragic 14.6% |
| Children Under 5 years | 9.8 /100 | #209 | Tragic 18.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 24.5 /100 | #192 | Fair 16.7% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 20.8 /100 | #195 | Fair 17.0% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 28.6 /100 | #194 | Fair 16.9% |
| Single Males | 1.0 /100 | #249 | Tragic 13.6% |
| Single Females | 4.7 /100 | #234 | Tragic 22.0% |
| Single Fathers | 10.7 /100 | #214 | Poor 16.7% |
| Single Mothers | 6.3 /100 | #225 | Tragic 30.1% |
| Married Couples | 41.4 /100 | #179 | Average 5.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 76.8 /100 | #151 | Good 10.6% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 80.5 /100 | #130 | Excellent 11.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 36.9 /100 | #186 | Fair 12.0% |
Spanish Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.3%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.8%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.1%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 55 and 59 (5.0%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 65.1 /100 | #162 | Good 5.2% |
| Males | 19.7 /100 | #194 | Poor 5.4% |
| Females | 55.9 /100 | #170 | Average 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 60.3 /100 | #166 | Good 11.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 79.3 /100 | #142 | Good 17.3% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 86.1 /100 | #125 | Excellent 10.1% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 14.4 /100 | #215 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 1.8 /100 | #227 | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 30.4 /100 | #193 | Fair 4.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 88.8 /100 | #124 | Excellent 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 5.1 /100 | #222 | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 65.5 /100 | #159 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 72.6 /100 | #152 | Good 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 78.8 /100 | #145 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 3.3 /100 | #240 | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 11.3 /100 | #214 | Poor 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 63.8 /100 | #159 | Good 8.9% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 49.0 /100 | #175 | Average 5.4% |
Spanish Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (39.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (76.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (83.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (78.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (81.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 0.1 /100 | #288 | Tragic 63.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 0.0 /100 | #275 | Tragic 78.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.7 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 39.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 99.2 /100 | #88 | Exceptional 76.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 0.1 /100 | #259 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #271 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.0 /100 | #273 | Tragic 83.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 0.0 /100 | #272 | Tragic 81.3% |
Spanish Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (65.0%), percentage of married-couple family households (47.2%), and percentage of family households with children (27.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population currently divorced or separated (12.8%), percentage of single father households (2.5%), and percentage of births to unmarried women (34.1%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 96.2 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 65.0% |
| Family Households with Children | 81.8 /100 | #140 | Excellent 27.7% |
| Married-couple Households | 84.5 /100 | #140 | Excellent 47.2% |
| Average Family Size | 44.8 /100 | #181 | Average 3.23 |
| Single Father Households | 1.1 /100 | #258 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 33.4 /100 | #181 | Fair 6.4% |
| Currently Married | 68.1 /100 | #156 | Good 47.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 0.1 /100 | #286 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 4.0 /100 | #225 | Tragic 34.1% |
Spanish Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (7.9%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.1%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.3%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (60.2%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 7.9% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 99.9 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 92.3% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 60.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #29 | Exceptional 23.1% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #40 | Exceptional 7.9% |
Spanish Education Level
In terms of education level, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (98.2%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.2%), and percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (98.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least associate's degree education (44.4%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (35.8%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.2%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 95.5 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 1.9% |
| Nursery School | 95.8 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| Kindergarten | 95.8 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 1st Grade | 95.9 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 2nd Grade | 95.8 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 94.8 /100 | #119 | Exceptional 98.0% |
| 4th Grade | 93.7 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 97.8% |
| 5th Grade | 93.7 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 97.6% |
| 6th Grade | 93.7 /100 | #125 | Exceptional 97.3% |
| 7th Grade | 86.6 /100 | #143 | Excellent 96.3% |
| 8th Grade | 85.1 /100 | #143 | Excellent 96.0% |
| 9th Grade | 84.4 /100 | #143 | Excellent 95.2% |
| 10th Grade | 74.9 /100 | #155 | Good 94.0% |
| 11th Grade | 66.2 /100 | #164 | Good 92.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 43.7 /100 | #178 | Average 91.1% |
| High School Diploma | 52.9 /100 | #171 | Average 89.2% |
| GED/Equivalency | 32.8 /100 | #185 | Fair 85.4% |
| College, Under 1 year | 31.6 /100 | #189 | Fair 64.9% |
| College, 1 year or more | 24.2 /100 | #200 | Fair 58.5% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.4 /100 | #218 | Tragic 44.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.6 /100 | #220 | Tragic 35.8% |
| Master's Degree | 17.8 /100 | #212 | Poor 14.2% |
| Professional Degree | 23.0 /100 | #196 | Fair 4.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 49.3 /100 | #176 | Average 1.8% |
Spanish Disability
In terms of disability, Spanish residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.3%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.0%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (24.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of males with a disability (12.7%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.7%), and percentage of population with a disability (12.8%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 12.8% |
| Males | 0.0 /100 | #284 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Females | 0.1 /100 | #277 | Tragic 13.0% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 0.2 /100 | #263 | Tragic 1.4% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.5 /100 | #267 | Tragic 6.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 0.0 /100 | #282 | Tragic 7.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic 12.7% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 2.2 /100 | #243 | Tragic 24.6% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 6.5 /100 | #225 | Tragic 48.0% |
| Vision | 0.0 /100 | #278 | Tragic 2.4% |
| Hearing | 0.0 /100 | #287 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Cognitive | 48.9 /100 | #178 | Average 17.3% |
| Ambulatory | 0.2 /100 | #268 | Tragic 6.6% |
| Self-Care | 0.8 /100 | #242 | Tragic 2.6% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Spanish in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Spanish in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
7.9%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
23.1%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 2 or More Vehicles Available
60.2%
(100.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Households with 1 or More Vehicles Available
92.3%
(99.9/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with No Vehicle Available
7.9%
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Spanish in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Spanish in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Males with a Disability
12.7%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability
3.7%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with a Disability
12.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 64
78.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
83.2%
(0.0/100)
What is Spanish per capita income in the United States?
Spanish per capita income in the United States is $42,249, which is poor, ranking it 203rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish median family income in the United States?
Spanish median family income in the United States is $99,977, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish median household income in the United States?
Spanish median household income in the United States is $83,343, which is fair, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish median earnings in the United States?
Spanish median earnings in the United States is $45,432, which is poor, ranking it 218th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish median male earnings in the United States?
Spanish median male earnings in the United States is $53,576, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish median female earnings in the United States?
Spanish median female earnings in the United States is $38,098, which is tragic, ranking it 241st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Spanish wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level in the United States?
Spanish poverty level in the United States is 12.8%, which is poor, ranking it 198th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among families in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among families in the United States is 9.3%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among males in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among males in the United States is 11.7%, which is poor, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among females in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among females in the United States is 13.9%, which is fair, ranking it 200th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.7%, which is fair, ranking it 192nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among single males in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 249th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among single females in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among single females in the United States is 22.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 234th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.7%, which is poor, ranking it 214th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Spanish poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 30.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Spanish percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.0%, which is fair, ranking it 186th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish unemployment in the United States?
Spanish unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Spanish unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Spanish unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of family households in the United States?
Spanish percentage of family households in the United States is 65.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Spanish percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Spanish percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 47.2%, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish average family size in the United States?
Spanish average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is average, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of single father households in the United States?
Spanish percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Spanish percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.4%, which is fair, ranking it 181st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Spanish percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.0%, which is good, ranking it 156th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Spanish percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 286th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Spanish percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 34.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 225th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Spanish percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 280th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Spanish percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 284th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Spanish percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Spanish percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 13.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 277th 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.