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SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
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Sri Lankan Geographic Distribution
Sri Lankan Income
In terms of income, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($55,470), median household income ($93,093), and household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($101,960), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (25.8%), per capita income ($44,014), and median male earnings ($56,136).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 59.8 /100 | #164 | Average $44,014 |
| Median Family Income | 94.5 /100 | #119 | Exceptional $108,234 |
| Median Household Income | 99.4 /100 | #79 | Exceptional $93,093 |
| Median Earnings | 90.5 /100 | #134 | Exceptional $48,040 |
| Median Male Earnings | 83.4 /100 | #143 | Excellent $56,136 |
| Median Female Earnings | 84.0 /100 | #142 | Excellent $40,496 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #54 | Exceptional $55,470 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 98.4 /100 | #94 | Exceptional $101,960 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 98.2 /100 | #94 | Exceptional $108,270 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 96.7 /100 | #97 | Exceptional $64,201 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 47.0 /100 | #175 | Average 25.8% |
Sri Lankan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (14.2%), poverty level among single males (11.5%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (18.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (12.4%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.9%), and poverty level among married-couple families (5.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 89.4 /100 | #117 | Excellent 11.7% |
| Families | 86.6 /100 | #133 | Excellent 8.5% |
| Males | 88.1 /100 | #116 | Excellent 10.6% |
| Females | 90.9 /100 | #118 | Exceptional 12.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #48 | Exceptional 18.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 99.1 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 98.1 /100 | #78 | Exceptional 15.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | 93.2 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 96.7 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 14.9% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 94.0 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 15.2% |
| Single Males | 100.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Single Females | 99.6 /100 | #59 | Exceptional 19.2% |
| Single Fathers | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 14.2% |
| Single Mothers | 99.9 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 26.7% |
| Married Couples | 72.2 /100 | #156 | Good 5.1% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 56.8 /100 | #169 | Average 10.9% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 32.3 /100 | #186 | Fair 12.4% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 93.7 /100 | #122 | Exceptional 10.6% |
Sri Lankan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 6 (6.6%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (16.5%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemploymnet rate among females (5.2%), and unemployment (5.2%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 69.5 /100 | #157 | Good 5.2% |
| Males | 77.9 /100 | #144 | Good 5.2% |
| Females | 59.4 /100 | #168 | Average 5.2% |
| Youth < 25 | 89.8 /100 | #117 | Excellent 11.3% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 99.5 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 16.5% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 98.0 /100 | #82 | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 80.3 /100 | #129 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 99.0 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 86.8 /100 | #122 | Excellent 4.5% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 93.7 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 4.4% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 98.1 /100 | #79 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 39.8 /100 | #182 | Fair 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 92.7 /100 | #111 | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Seniors > 65 | 87.4 /100 | #127 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 98.9 /100 | #107 | Exceptional 8.2% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 100.0 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 6.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 98.7 /100 | #95 | Exceptional 8.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 90.3 /100 | #103 | Exceptional 5.2% |
Sri Lankan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.3%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 64 (80.0%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (35.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.4%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 99.8 /100 | #65 | Exceptional 66.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 93.9 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 80.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 9.8 /100 | #218 | Tragic 35.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 34.9 /100 | #185 | Fair 74.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 69.2 /100 | #143 | Good 84.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 87.8 /100 | #138 | Excellent 85.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 47.3 /100 | #176 | Average 84.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 93.2 /100 | #106 | Exceptional 83.2% |
Sri Lankan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (67.7%), percentage of family households with children (29.5%), and average family size (3.35), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.4%), percentage of single mother households (6.2%), and percentage of population currently married (47.3%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 67.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 29.5% |
| Married-couple Households | 99.7 /100 | #37 | Exceptional 49.0% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #57 | Exceptional 3.35 |
| Single Father Households | 41.8 /100 | #184 | Average 2.4% |
| Single Mother Households | 63.9 /100 | #166 | Good 6.2% |
| Currently Married | 83.2 /100 | #129 | Excellent 47.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 99.9 /100 | #58 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 97.5 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 28.9% |
Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (8.4%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (23.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.5%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (61.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 7.6% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 92.5% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 61.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 23.6% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 8.4% |
Sri Lankan Education Level
In terms of education level, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.9%), percentage of population with at least bachelor's degree education (38.2%), and percentage of population with at least college, 1 year or more education (59.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with no schooling (3.0%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.0%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (96.8%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 3.0% |
| Nursery School | 0.0 /100 | #312 | Tragic 97.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 1st Grade | 0.0 /100 | #311 | Tragic 96.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #310 | Tragic 96.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 0.0 /100 | #309 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 4th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #306 | Tragic 96.4% |
| 5th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #300 | Tragic 96.1% |
| 6th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #298 | Tragic 95.8% |
| 7th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #303 | Tragic 94.4% |
| 8th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #302 | Tragic 94.0% |
| 9th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #293 | Tragic 93.2% |
| 10th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #289 | Tragic 91.8% |
| 11th Grade | 0.0 /100 | #280 | Tragic 90.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 0.2 /100 | #264 | Tragic 89.4% |
| High School Diploma | 0.2 /100 | #269 | Tragic 87.0% |
| GED/Equivalency | 1.9 /100 | #242 | Tragic 84.0% |
| College, Under 1 year | 41.7 /100 | #185 | Average 65.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 49.0 /100 | #175 | Average 59.4% |
| Associate's Degree | 47.6 /100 | #179 | Average 46.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 59.1 /100 | #165 | Average 38.2% |
| Master's Degree | 39.6 /100 | #183 | Fair 14.7% |
| Professional Degree | 29.0 /100 | #191 | Fair 4.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | 60.3 /100 | #168 | Good 1.9% |
Sri Lankan Disability
In terms of disability, Sri Lankans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.4%), percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.7%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 65 and 75 (23.0%), and percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.1%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.5 /100 | #69 | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Males | 97.9 /100 | #85 | Exceptional 10.6% |
| Females | 99.9 /100 | #62 | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 96.8 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 99.6 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 5.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 95.5 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 6.2% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 99.2 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 74.0 /100 | #154 | Good 23.0% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 1.4 /100 | #248 | Tragic 48.5% |
| Vision | 94.8 /100 | #102 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 84.1 /100 | #137 | Excellent 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 78.9 /100 | #156 | Good 17.1% |
| Ambulatory | 99.6 /100 | #68 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | 86.6 /100 | #139 | Excellent 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Sri Lankans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Sri Lankans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households
67.7%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households with Children
29.5%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
8.4%
(100.0/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Single Fathers
14.2%
(100.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Households with 3 or More Vehicles Available
23.6%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Sri Lankans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Sri Lankans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Population with No Schooling
3.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Population with at least Nursery School Education
97.0%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least 2nd Grade Education
96.8%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least 1st Grade Education
96.9%
(0.0/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Kindergarten Education
97.0%
(0.0/100)
What is Sri Lankan per capita income in the United States?
Sri Lankan per capita income in the United States is $44,014, which is average, ranking it 164th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median family income in the United States?
Sri Lankan median family income in the United States is $108,234, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median household income in the United States?
Sri Lankan median household income in the United States is $93,093, which is exceptional, ranking it 79th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median earnings in the United States is $48,040, which is exceptional, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median male earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median male earnings in the United States is $56,136, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan median female earnings in the United States?
Sri Lankan median female earnings in the United States is $40,496, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Sri Lankan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 25.8%, which is average, ranking it 175th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level in the United States is 11.7%, which is excellent, ranking it 117th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among families in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among families in the United States is 8.5%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among males in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among males in the United States is 10.6%, which is excellent, ranking it 116th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among females in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among females in the United States is 12.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 118th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 14.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 114th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single males in the United States is 11.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single females in the United States is 19.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 59th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 14.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Sri Lankan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 39th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 122nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemployment in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemployment in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 157th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.2%, which is good, ranking it 144th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Sri Lankan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.2%, which is average, ranking it 168th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of family households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of family households in the United States is 67.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 22nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 29.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 26th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 49.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 37th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan average family size in the United States?
Sri Lankan average family size in the United States is 3.35, which is exceptional, ranking it 57th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is average, ranking it 184th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.2%, which is good, ranking it 166th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.3%, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 58th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 69th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 85th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Sri Lankan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Sri Lankan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 62nd 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.