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Ugandan Geographic Distribution
Ugandan Income
In terms of income, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better wage/income gap percentage (24.1%), median female earnings ($40,889), and median earnings ($47,854), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($50,923), household income with householder over the age of 65 ($61,177), and median male earnings ($55,290).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 82.6 /100 | #142 | Excellent $45,047 |
| Median Family Income | 87.8 /100 | #133 | Excellent $106,541 |
| Median Household Income | 82.9 /100 | #145 | Excellent $87,557 |
| Median Earnings | 88.0 /100 | #142 | Excellent $47,854 |
| Median Male Earnings | 68.6 /100 | #163 | Good $55,290 |
| Median Female Earnings | 92.2 /100 | #127 | Exceptional $40,889 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 4.3 /100 | #231 | Tragic $50,923 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 76.2 /100 | #150 | Good $96,667 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 82.9 /100 | #145 | Excellent $103,472 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 55.5 /100 | #163 | Average $61,177 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 98.3 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 24.1% |
Ugandan Poverty
In terms of poverty, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among single males (12.3%), poverty level among seniors over the age of 75 (11.9%), and poverty level among single mothers (28.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (22.1%), poverty level among males (12.2%), and poverty level (13.1%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 6.2 /100 | #208 | Tragic 13.1% |
| Families | 28.7 /100 | #191 | Fair 9.3% |
| Males | 2.2 /100 | #221 | Tragic 12.2% |
| Females | 15.4 /100 | #205 | Poor 14.0% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 0.0 /100 | #286 | Tragic 22.1% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 64.1 /100 | #162 | Good 13.4% |
| Children Under 5 years | 13.9 /100 | #201 | Poor 18.0% |
| Children Under 16 years | 14.3 /100 | #202 | Poor 17.1% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 12.5 /100 | #204 | Poor 17.3% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 17.5 /100 | #203 | Poor 17.2% |
| Single Males | 94.5 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 12.3% |
| Single Females | 64.0 /100 | #165 | Good 20.8% |
| Single Fathers | 55.9 /100 | #162 | Average 16.3% |
| Single Mothers | 71.7 /100 | #155 | Good 28.8% |
| Married Couples | 31.6 /100 | #190 | Fair 5.3% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 11.2 /100 | #210 | Poor 11.4% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 77.1 /100 | #134 | Good 11.9% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 22.5 /100 | #201 | Fair 12.2% |
Ugandan Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (4.8%), unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (7.7%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 65 and 74 (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (12.0%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (4.9%), and unemployment rate among women with children under the age of 18 (5.9%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 18.0 /100 | #212 | Poor 5.4% |
| Males | 6.3 /100 | #213 | Tragic 5.5% |
| Females | 31.2 /100 | #190 | Fair 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 45.6 /100 | #176 | Average 11.6% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 97.4 /100 | #83 | Exceptional 16.8% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 25.7 /100 | #192 | Fair 10.4% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 19.8 /100 | #206 | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 99.7 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 21.4 /100 | #201 | Fair 4.8% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 0.1 /100 | #259 | Tragic 4.9% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 99.0 /100 | #67 | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 10.5 /100 | #221 | Poor 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 99.9 /100 | #41 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Seniors > 65 | 100.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Seniors > 75 | 100.0 /100 | #39 | Exceptional 7.7% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 65.8 /100 | #164 | Good 7.6% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 0.0 /100 | #334 | Tragic 12.0% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 1.1 /100 | #245 | Tragic 5.9% |
Ugandan Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (67.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (85.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (85.8%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (75.4%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (38.9%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 45 and 54 (83.7%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 100.0 /100 | #24 | Exceptional 67.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 99.8 /100 | #38 | Exceptional 80.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 99.3 /100 | #98 | Exceptional 38.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 76.1 /100 | #149 | Good 75.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 100.0 /100 | #28 | Exceptional 85.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 99.9 /100 | #34 | Exceptional 85.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 99.9 /100 | #33 | Exceptional 85.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 99.5 /100 | #36 | Exceptional 83.7% |
Ugandan Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.8%), percentage of births to unmarried women (30.1%), and percentage of single father households (2.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (61.7%), percentage of married-couple family households (43.8%), and percentage of population currently married (44.2%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 0.0 /100 | #320 | Tragic 61.7% |
| Family Households with Children | 49.2 /100 | #177 | Average 27.4% |
| Married-couple Households | 0.3 /100 | #256 | Tragic 43.8% |
| Average Family Size | 58.4 /100 | #165 | Average 3.23 |
| Single Father Households | 62.2 /100 | #170 | Good 2.3% |
| Single Mother Households | 25.6 /100 | #185 | Fair 6.5% |
| Currently Married | 0.4 /100 | #247 | Tragic 44.2% |
| Divorced or Separated | 93.1 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 11.8% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 89.2 /100 | #120 | Excellent 30.1% |
Ugandan Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (88.9%), percentage of households with no vehicle available (11.4%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (17.8%), percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (5.7%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (53.5%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 5.3 /100 | #229 | Tragic 11.4% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 8.7 /100 | #218 | Tragic 88.9% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 3.2 /100 | #233 | Tragic 53.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 0.9 /100 | #260 | Tragic 17.8% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 2.2 /100 | #251 | Tragic 5.7% |
Ugandan Education Level
In terms of education level, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.2%), percentage of population with at least master's degree education (17.1%), and percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.1%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least 3rd grade education (97.8%), percentage of population with at least nursery school education (98.0%), and percentage of population with at least 2nd grade education (97.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 64.6 /100 | #161 | Good 2.0% |
| Nursery School | 56.4 /100 | #164 | Average 98.0% |
| Kindergarten | 56.9 /100 | #165 | Average 98.0% |
| 1st Grade | 56.9 /100 | #165 | Average 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 56.6 /100 | #164 | Average 97.9% |
| 3rd Grade | 56.1 /100 | #165 | Average 97.8% |
| 4th Grade | 58.9 /100 | #164 | Average 97.6% |
| 5th Grade | 58.9 /100 | #163 | Average 97.4% |
| 6th Grade | 62.2 /100 | #160 | Good 97.1% |
| 7th Grade | 75.5 /100 | #157 | Good 96.2% |
| 8th Grade | 74.1 /100 | #156 | Good 95.9% |
| 9th Grade | 77.0 /100 | #152 | Good 95.1% |
| 10th Grade | 80.7 /100 | #149 | Excellent 94.0% |
| 11th Grade | 81.4 /100 | #143 | Excellent 92.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 79.0 /100 | #149 | Good 91.5% |
| High School Diploma | 83.7 /100 | #136 | Excellent 89.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 66.3 /100 | #163 | Good 86.1% |
| College, Under 1 year | 87.8 /100 | #136 | Excellent 66.8% |
| College, 1 year or more | 90.7 /100 | #129 | Exceptional 61.2% |
| Associate's Degree | 93.9 /100 | #121 | Exceptional 48.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 96.3 /100 | #112 | Exceptional 40.8% |
| Master's Degree | 99.0 /100 | #94 | Exceptional 17.1% |
| Professional Degree | 98.8 /100 | #100 | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Doctorate Degree | 99.7 /100 | #80 | Exceptional 2.2% |
Ugandan Disability
In terms of disability, Ugandans residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.7%), percentage of population with self-care disability (2.3%), and percentage of population with a disability over the age of 75 (46.3%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (18.3%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (6.2%), and percentage of population with a disability between the ages 18 and 35 (6.9%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 87.9 /100 | #135 | Excellent 11.4% |
| Males | 83.9 /100 | #133 | Excellent 11.0% |
| Females | 94.0 /100 | #136 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 97.5 /100 | #87 | Exceptional 1.1% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 0.0 /100 | #283 | Tragic 6.2% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 4.4 /100 | #226 | Tragic 6.9% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 43.7 /100 | #176 | Average 11.3% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 85.4 /100 | #140 | Excellent 22.7% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 98.2 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 46.3% |
| Vision | 92.2 /100 | #116 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Hearing | 85.5 /100 | #134 | Excellent 2.9% |
| Cognitive | 0.0 /100 | #307 | Tragic 18.3% |
| Ambulatory | 99.2 /100 | #84 | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | 98.8 /100 | #81 | Exceptional 2.3% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Ugandans in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Ugandans in the United States are:
#1
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Ages 16 and over
67.4%
(100.0/100)
#2
Unemployment Rate Amomg Seniors Over the Age of 65
4.8%
(100.0/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
7.7%
(100.0/100)
#4
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 25 and 29
85.9%
(100.0/100)
#5
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 30 and 34
85.8%
(99.9/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Ugandans in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Ugandans in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
12.0%
(0.0/100)
#2
Percentage of Family Households
61.7%
(0.0/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with Cognitive Disability
18.3%
(0.0/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with a Disability Between the Ages 5 and 17
6.2%
(0.0/100)
#5
Poverty Level Among Females Between the Ages 18 and 24
22.1%
(0.0/100)
What is Ugandan per capita income in the United States?
Ugandan per capita income in the United States is $45,047, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median family income in the United States?
Ugandan median family income in the United States is $106,541, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median household income in the United States?
Ugandan median household income in the United States is $87,557, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median earnings in the United States is $47,854, which is excellent, ranking it 142nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median male earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median male earnings in the United States is $55,290, which is good, ranking it 163rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan median female earnings in the United States?
Ugandan median female earnings in the United States is $40,889, which is exceptional, ranking it 127th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Ugandan wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 24.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level in the United States is 13.1%, which is tragic, ranking it 208th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among families in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among families in the United States is 9.3%, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among males in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among males in the United States is 12.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 221st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among females in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among females in the United States is 14.0%, which is poor, ranking it 205th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 17.1%, which is poor, ranking it 202nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single males in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single males in the United States is 12.3%, which is exceptional, ranking it 109th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single females in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.8%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.3%, which is average, ranking it 162nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Ugandan poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 28.8%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 12.2%, which is fair, ranking it 201st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemployment in the United States?
Ugandan unemployment in the United States is 5.4%, which is poor, ranking it 212th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Ugandan unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.5%, which is tragic, ranking it 213th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Ugandan unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of family households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of family households in the United States is 61.7%, which is tragic, ranking it 320th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of family households with children in the United States is 27.4%, which is average, ranking it 177th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 43.8%, which is tragic, ranking it 256th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan average family size in the United States?
Ugandan average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is average, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of single father households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.3%, which is good, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.5%, which is fair, ranking it 185th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population currently married in the United States is 44.2%, which is tragic, ranking it 247th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.8%, which is exceptional, ranking it 124th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 30.1%, which is excellent, ranking it 120th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 135th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Ugandan percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Ugandan percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 136th 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.