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SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
130th/ 347
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Tongan Geographic Distribution
Tongan Income
In terms of income, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better household income with householder under the age of 25 ($56,972), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($68,235), and median household income ($93,076), but there is room for improvement in wage/income gap percentage (27.5%), median female earnings ($38,288), and per capita income ($41,693).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 9.9 /100 | #216 | Tragic $41,693 |
| Median Family Income | 84.3 /100 | #143 | Excellent $105,967 |
| Median Household Income | 99.4 /100 | #80 | Exceptional $93,076 |
| Median Earnings | 25.4 /100 | #205 | Fair $45,665 |
| Median Male Earnings | 22.3 /100 | #199 | Fair $53,218 |
| Median Female Earnings | 5.1 /100 | #233 | Tragic $38,288 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional $56,972 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 94.2 /100 | #113 | Exceptional $99,604 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 98.5 /100 | #87 | Exceptional $108,643 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 100.0 /100 | #35 | Exceptional $68,235 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 1.7 /100 | #260 | Tragic 27.5% |
Tongan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single fathers (12.2%), poverty level among single males (10.5%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (17.1%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (4.7%), poverty level among families (7.7%), and poverty level among females (11.9%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 99.4 /100 | #35 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Families | 98.9 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| Males | 99.5 /100 | #31 | Exceptional 9.7% |
| Females | 99.2 /100 | #44 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #14 | Exceptional 17.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 99.9 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 11.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | 99.9 /100 | #27 | Exceptional 14.2% |
| Children Under 16 years | 99.7 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 13.4% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 99.9 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 13.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 99.8 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 13.6% |
| Single Males | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Single Females | 99.9 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 18.8% |
| Single Fathers | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 12.2% |
| Single Mothers | 99.9 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 26.5% |
| Married Couples | 95.9 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 99.9 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 9.3% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 99.9 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 99.3 /100 | #53 | Exceptional 9.7% |
Tongan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (6.7%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (4.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (5.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (10.4%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 60 and 64 (4.6%), and unemploymnet rate among females (4.8%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 99.7 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Males | 99.9 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Females | 99.5 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Youth < 25 | 99.6 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 10.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 15.9% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 100.0 /100 | #22 | Exceptional 9.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 5.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 99.9 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 99.8 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 100.0 /100 | #17 | Exceptional 4.1% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 100.0 /100 | #10 | Exceptional 4.3% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 99.5 /100 | #72 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 100.0 /100 | #12 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #25 | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.0 /100 | #323 | Tragic 10.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 99.7 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 6.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 6.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 4.7% |
Tongan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (77.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (41.2%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (83.5%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.6%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #21 | Exceptional 67.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 98.8 /100 | #60 | Exceptional 80.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 100.0 /100 | #43 | Exceptional 41.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 100.0 /100 | #26 | Exceptional 77.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 52.4 /100 | #170 | Average 84.7% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 0.0 /100 | #276 | Tragic 83.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 0.4 /100 | #254 | Tragic 83.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 88.2 /100 | #123 | Excellent 83.1% |
Tongan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of family households (69.6%), percentage of family households with children (31.2%), and average family size (3.49), but there is room for improvement in percentage of single father households (2.5%), percentage of single mother households (5.8%), and percentage of population currently married (48.3%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 69.6% |
| Family Households with Children | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 31.2% |
| Married-couple Households | 100.0 /100 | #5 | Exceptional 51.6% |
| Average Family Size | 100.0 /100 | #15 | Exceptional 3.49 |
| Single Father Households | 1.5 /100 | #255 | Tragic 2.5% |
| Single Mother Households | 93.7 /100 | #120 | Exceptional 5.8% |
| Currently Married | 98.2 /100 | #66 | Exceptional 48.3% |
| Divorced or Separated | 100.0 /100 | #32 | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 98.8 /100 | #64 | Exceptional 28.4% |
Tongan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (10.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (26.5%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (63.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (92.9%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (7.2%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (63.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #18 | Exceptional 7.2% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #19 | Exceptional 92.9% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #2 | Exceptional 63.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #3 | Exceptional 26.5% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 100.0 /100 | #4 | Exceptional 10.0% |
Tongan Education Level
In terms of education level, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least college, under 1 year education (64.5%), percentage of population with at least ged/equivalency education (85.2%), and percentage of population with at least 11th grade education (92.2%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least master's degree education (12.5%), percentage of population with at least 7th grade education (95.4%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (3.7%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 6.8 /100 | #216 | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | 4.3 /100 | #221 | Tragic 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | 4.8 /100 | #220 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 1st Grade | 4.6 /100 | #220 | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 4.3 /100 | #225 | Tragic 97.6% |
| 3rd Grade | 4.3 /100 | #225 | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | 5.8 /100 | #219 | Tragic 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | 5.3 /100 | #226 | Tragic 97.0% |
| 6th Grade | 6.1 /100 | #221 | Tragic 96.7% |
| 7th Grade | 1.3 /100 | #247 | Tragic 95.4% |
| 8th Grade | 1.7 /100 | #242 | Tragic 95.1% |
| 9th Grade | 6.0 /100 | #224 | Tragic 94.4% |
| 10th Grade | 9.5 /100 | #220 | Tragic 93.3% |
| 11th Grade | 19.8 /100 | #209 | Poor 92.2% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 16.1 /100 | #203 | Poor 90.7% |
| High School Diploma | 9.5 /100 | #220 | Tragic 88.4% |
| GED/Equivalency | 20.7 /100 | #196 | Fair 85.2% |
| College, Under 1 year | 21.2 /100 | #196 | Fair 64.5% |
| College, 1 year or more | 11.6 /100 | #215 | Poor 57.8% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.2 /100 | #233 | Tragic 43.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.0 /100 | #240 | Tragic 34.3% |
| Master's Degree | 0.6 /100 | #261 | Tragic 12.5% |
| Professional Degree | 1.3 /100 | #254 | Tragic 3.7% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15.1 /100 | #210 | Poor 1.7% |
Tongan Disability
In terms of disability, Tongans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.4%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.8%), percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (48.3%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.3%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 99.9 /100 | #46 | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Males | 99.6 /100 | #56 | Exceptional 10.4% |
| Females | 100.0 /100 | #49 | Exceptional 11.3% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 4.2 /100 | #233 | Tragic 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 100.0 /100 | #45 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 81.9 /100 | #151 | Excellent 6.4% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 96.6 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 20.8 /100 | #205 | Fair 23.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 2.3 /100 | #240 | Tragic 48.3% |
| Vision | 99.5 /100 | #51 | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Hearing | 78.6 /100 | #147 | Good 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 2.1 /100 | #232 | Tragic 17.8% |
| Ambulatory | 100.0 /100 | #23 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Self-Care | 100.0 /100 | #20 | Exceptional 2.2% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Tongans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Tongans in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Family Households with Children
31.2%
(100.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Households with 4 or More Vehicles Available
10.0%
(100.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Family Households
69.6%
(100.0/100)
#4
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
6.7%
(100.0/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Single Fathers
12.2%
(100.0/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Tongans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Tongans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
10.4%
(0.0/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
83.5%
(0.0/100)
#3
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
83.6%
(0.4/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
12.5%
(0.6/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least 7th Grade Education
95.4%
(1.3/100)
What is Tongan per capita income in the United States?
Tongan per capita income in the United States is $41,693, which is tragic, ranking it 216th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median family income in the United States?
Tongan median family income in the United States is $105,967, which is excellent, ranking it 143rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median household income in the United States?
Tongan median household income in the United States is $93,076, which is exceptional, ranking it 80th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median earnings in the United States?
Tongan median earnings in the United States is $45,665, which is fair, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median male earnings in the United States?
Tongan median male earnings in the United States is $53,218, which is fair, ranking it 199th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan median female earnings in the United States?
Tongan median female earnings in the United States is $38,288, which is tragic, ranking it 233rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Tongan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 27.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 260th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level in the United States?
Tongan poverty level in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 35th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among families in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among families in the United States is 7.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among males in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among males in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 31st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among females in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among females in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 44th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 13.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single males in the United States is 10.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single females in the United States is 18.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 38th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 12.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 2nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Tongan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 26.5%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 9.7%, which is exceptional, ranking it 53rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemployment in the United States?
Tongan unemployment in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 36th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Tongan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 23rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Tongan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 4.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 41st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of family households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of family households in the United States is 69.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 3rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Tongan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 31.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 51.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 5th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan average family size in the United States?
Tongan average family size in the United States is 3.49, which is exceptional, ranking it 15th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 255th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Tongan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 5.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 48.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 66th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 32nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Tongan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 28.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 64th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 10.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 46th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 10.4%, which is exceptional, ranking it 56th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Tongan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Tongan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 49th 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.