In terms of income, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (22.8%), median female earnings ($38,391), and median earnings ($44,118), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($48,691), household income with householder between the ages 25 and 44 ($84,235), and household income with householder between the ages 45 and 64 ($90,691).

Income Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Per Capita Income	1.9 /100 \| #245	Tragic $40,152
Median Family Income	1.0 /100 \| #244	Tragic $93,748
Median Household Income	0.8 /100 \| #254	Tragic $77,631
Median Earnings	3.7 /100 \| #243	Tragic $44,118
Median Male Earnings	1.8 /100 \| #247	Tragic $50,408
Median Female Earnings	6.2 /100 \| #228	Tragic $38,391
Householder Age \| Under 25 years	0.0 /100 \| #293	Tragic $48,691
Householder Age \| 25 - 44 years	0.3 /100 \| #268	Tragic $84,235
Householder Age \| 45 - 64 years	0.8 /100 \| #250	Tragic $90,691
Householder Age \| Over 65 years	1.0 /100 \| #240	Tragic $56,615
Wage/Income Gap	99.9 /100 \| #72	Exceptional 22.8%

Subsaharan African Poverty

In terms of poverty, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), poverty level among single fathers (16.9%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (13.2%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among children under the age of 5 (20.8%), poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.0%), and poverty level among boys under the age of 16 (20.0%).

Poverty Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Poverty	0.1 /100 \| #268	Tragic 14.5%
Families	0.2 /100 \| #258	Tragic 10.9%
Males	0.1 /100 \| #268	Tragic 13.3%
Females	0.1 /100 \| #267	Tragic 15.8%
Females 18 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #283	Tragic 22.0%
Females 25 to 34 years	0.1 /100 \| #269	Tragic 15.6%
Children Under 5 years	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 20.8%
Children Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #279	Tragic 19.9%
Boys Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #276	Tragic 20.0%
Girls Under 16 years	0.0 /100 \| #275	Tragic 20.1%
Single Males	0.5 /100 \| #254	Tragic 13.7%
Single Females	0.1 /100 \| #271	Tragic 23.2%
Single Fathers	2.9 /100 \| #237	Tragic 16.9%
Single Mothers	0.2 /100 \| #266	Tragic 31.4%
Married Couples	4.9 /100 \| #229	Tragic 5.7%
Seniors Over 65 years	0.9 /100 \| #242	Tragic 12.1%
Seniors Over 75 years	1.5 /100 \| #231	Tragic 13.2%
Receiving Food Stamps	0.3 /100 \| #255	Tragic 14.1%

Subsaharan African Unemployment

In terms of unemployment, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.9%), unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.4%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (10.0%), unemployment rate among youth under the age of 25 (12.6%), and unemployment rate among males (6.0%).

Unemployment Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Unemployment	0.1 /100 \| #259	Tragic 5.8%
Males	0.0 /100 \| #270	Tragic 6.0%
Females	0.4 /100 \| #256	Tragic 5.7%
Youth < 25	0.0 /100 \| #267	Tragic 12.6%
Age \| 16 to 19 years	0.4 /100 \| #251	Tragic 18.7%
Age \| 20 to 24 years	0.0 /100 \| #264	Tragic 11.1%
Age \| 25 to 29 years	0.6 /100 \| #248	Tragic 7.2%
Age \| 30 to 34 years	0.3 /100 \| #245	Tragic 6.0%
Age \| 35 to 44 years	0.1 /100 \| #260	Tragic 5.3%
Age \| 45 to 54 years	0.2 /100 \| #258	Tragic 4.9%
Age \| 55 to 59 years	4.4 /100 \| #224	Tragic 5.0%
Age \| 60 to 64 years	38.9 /100 \| #183	Fair 4.9%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	14.4 /100 \| #202	Poor 5.4%
Seniors > 65	17.1 /100 \| #203	Poor 5.2%
Seniors > 75	2.3 /100 \| #247	Tragic 9.2%
Women w/ Children < 6	0.2 /100 \| #268	Tragic 8.4%
Women w/ Children 6 to 17	0.0 /100 \| #290	Tragic 10.0%
Women w/ Children < 18	0.1 /100 \| #266	Tragic 6.2%

Subsaharan African Labor Participation

In terms of labor participation, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (66.2%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.4%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.7%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (82.0%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (84.1%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.3%).

Labor Participation Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
In Labor Force \| Age > 16	99.7 /100 \| #69	Exceptional 66.2%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-64	16.5 /100 \| #207	Poor 79.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 16-19	98.3 /100 \| #113	Exceptional 38.4%
In Labor Force \| Age 20-24	90.9 /100 \| #127	Exceptional 75.7%
In Labor Force \| Age 25-29	11.7 /100 \| #212	Poor 84.3%
In Labor Force \| Age 30-34	19.0 /100 \| #200	Poor 84.5%
In Labor Force \| Age 35-44	9.3 /100 \| #219	Tragic 84.1%
In Labor Force \| Age 45-54	1.2 /100 \| #235	Tragic 82.0%

Subsaharan African Family Structure

In terms of family structure, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better average family size (3.25), percentage of family households with children (27.6%), and percentage of single father households (2.4%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of married-couple family households (41.6%), percentage of family households (62.1%), and percentage of population currently married (42.6%).

Family Structure Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Family Households	0.0 /100 \| #309	Tragic 62.1%
Family Households with Children	67.5 /100 \| #160	Good 27.6%
Married-couple Households	0.0 /100 \| #303	Tragic 41.6%
Average Family Size	81.6 /100 \| #140	Excellent 3.25
Single Father Households	8.3 /100 \| #230	Tragic 2.4%
Single Mother Households	0.0 /100 \| #289	Tragic 7.8%
Currently Married	0.0 /100 \| #292	Tragic 42.6%
Divorced or Separated	0.1 /100 \| #282	Tragic 12.7%
Births to Unmarried Women	0.1 /100 \| #264	Tragic 36.7%

Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability

In terms of vehicle availability, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.7%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.9%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (51.9%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (87.9%), and percentage of households with no vehicle available (12.2%).

Vehicle Availability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Vehicles Available	0.6 /100 \| #261	Tragic 12.2%
1+ Vehicles Available	0.5 /100 \| #262	Tragic 87.9%
2+ Vehicles Available	0.2 /100 \| #272	Tragic 51.9%
3+ Vehicles Available	1.1 /100 \| #256	Tragic 17.9%
4+ Vehicles Available	2.1 /100 \| #252	Tragic 5.7%

Subsaharan African Education Level

In terms of education level, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (1.8%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (14.2%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (4.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 12th grade (no diploma) education (90.1%), percentage of population with at least high school diploma education (87.9%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (91.7%).

Education Level Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
No Schooling Completed	4.7 /100 \| #222	Tragic 2.3%
Nursery School	3.2 /100 \| #227	Tragic 97.7%
Kindergarten	3.5 /100 \| #228	Tragic 97.7%
1st Grade	3.6 /100 \| #228	Tragic 97.7%
2nd Grade	3.4 /100 \| #228	Tragic 97.6%
3rd Grade	3.2 /100 \| #228	Tragic 97.5%
4th Grade	3.6 /100 \| #228	Tragic 97.2%
5th Grade	3.3 /100 \| #233	Tragic 97.0%
6th Grade	3.5 /100 \| #231	Tragic 96.7%
7th Grade	7.2 /100 \| #220	Tragic 95.7%
8th Grade	6.0 /100 \| #225	Tragic 95.3%
9th Grade	5.4 /100 \| #226	Tragic 94.4%
10th Grade	4.7 /100 \| #234	Tragic 93.1%
11th Grade	2.9 /100 \| #235	Tragic 91.7%
12th Grade, No Diploma	1.9 /100 \| #239	Tragic 90.1%
High School Diploma	2.8 /100 \| #236	Tragic 87.9%
GED/Equivalency	3.0 /100 \| #237	Tragic 84.2%
College, Under 1 year	4.4 /100 \| #224	Tragic 63.2%
College, 1 year or more	6.1 /100 \| #222	Tragic 57.3%
Associate's Degree	5.5 /100 \| #223	Tragic 43.9%
Bachelor's Degree	9.8 /100 \| #218	Tragic 35.8%
Master's Degree	19.4 /100 \| #210	Poor 14.2%
Professional Degree	12.8 /100 \| #207	Poor 4.1%
Doctorate Degree	25.1 /100 \| #196	Fair 1.8%

Subsaharan African Disability

In terms of disability, Sub-Saharan Africans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with hearing disability (2.9%), percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%), and percentage of population with self-care disability (2.6%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.5%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 34 and 64 (12.6%).

Disability Metric	Rating \| Rank	Value
Disability	1.4 /100 \| #250	Tragic 12.3%
Males	2.8 /100 \| #226	Tragic 11.8%
Females	1.0 /100 \| #260	Tragic 12.7%
Age \| Under 5 years	8.3 /100 \| #221	Tragic 1.3%
Age \| 5 to 17 years	0.0 /100 \| #284	Tragic 6.2%
Age \| 18 to 34 years	1.7 /100 \| #235	Tragic 7.1%
Age \| 35 to 64 years	0.2 /100 \| #267	Tragic 12.6%
Age \| 65 to 74 years	0.6 /100 \| #253	Tragic 25.1%
Age \| Over 75 years	3.8 /100 \| #234	Tragic 48.2%
Vision	0.5 /100 \| #248	Tragic 2.3%
Hearing	83.3 /100 \| #141	Excellent 2.9%
Cognitive	0.0 /100 \| #314	Tragic 18.5%
Ambulatory	2.3 /100 \| #233	Tragic 6.4%
Self-Care	4.0 /100 \| #220	Tragic 2.6%

Common Questions

What are the strongest characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africans in the United States?

The strongest characteristics of Sub-Saharan Africans in the United States are:

Wage/Income Gap Percentage

22.8%

(99.9/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over

66.2%

(99.7/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 16 and 19

38.4%

(98.3/100)

Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24

75.7%

(90.9/100)

Percentage of Population with Hearing Disability

2.9%

(83.3/100)

What are the most vital challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africans in the United States?

The most vital challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africans in the United States are:

Percentage of Married-couple Family Households

41.6%

(0.0/100)

Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17

10.0%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Family Households

62.1%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability

18.5%

(0.0/100)

Percentage of Population Currently Married

42.6%

(0.0/100)

What is Subsaharan African per capita income in the United States?

Subsaharan African per capita income in the United States is $40,152, which is tragic, ranking it 245th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African median family income in the United States?

Subsaharan African median family income in the United States is $93,748, which is tragic, ranking it 244th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African median household income in the United States?

Subsaharan African median household income in the United States is $77,631, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African median earnings in the United States?

Subsaharan African median earnings in the United States is $44,118, which is tragic, ranking it 243rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African median male earnings in the United States?

Subsaharan African median male earnings in the United States is $50,408, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African median female earnings in the United States?

Subsaharan African median female earnings in the United States is $38,391, which is tragic, ranking it 228th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African wage/income gap percentage in the United States?

Subsaharan African wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 22.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 72nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level in the United States is 14.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among families in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among families in the United States is 10.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 258th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among males in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among males in the United States is 13.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 268th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among females in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among females in the United States is 15.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 267th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 19.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 279th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among single males in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 254th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among single females in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among single females in the United States is 23.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 271st out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among single fathers in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.9%, which is tragic, ranking it 237th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African poverty level among single mothers in the United States?

Subsaharan African poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 31.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 266th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 14.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African unemployment in the United States?

Subsaharan African unemployment in the United States is 5.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 259th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African unemployment rate among males in the United States?

Subsaharan African unemployment rate among males in the United States is 6.0%, which is tragic, ranking it 270th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?

Subsaharan African unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of family households in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of family households in the United States is 62.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 309th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of family households with children in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.6%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 41.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 303rd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African average family size in the United States?

Subsaharan African average family size in the United States is 3.25, which is excellent, ranking it 140th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of single father households in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.4%, which is tragic, ranking it 230th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of single mother households in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of single mother households in the United States is 7.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 289th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of population currently married in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of population currently married in the United States is 42.6%, which is tragic, ranking it 292nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 282nd out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 36.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 264th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of population with a disability in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 12.3%, which is tragic, ranking it 250th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of males with a disability in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 226th out of 347 demographic groups.

What is Subsaharan African percentage of females with a disability in the United States?

Subsaharan African percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 12.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th 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.

Subsaharan African Social Profile

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