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SOCIAL INDEX
57.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
166th/ 347
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Arab Geographic Distribution
Arab Income
In terms of income, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better median earnings ($48,599), median male earnings ($57,298), and per capita income ($45,662), but there is room for improvement in household income with householder under the age of 25 ($51,219), wage/income gap percentage (26.6%), and household income with householder over the age of 65 ($62,266).
| Income Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Per Capita Income | 90.4 /100 | #130 | Exceptional $45,662 |
| Median Family Income | 89.9 /100 | #129 | Excellent $106,952 |
| Median Household Income | 89.2 /100 | #138 | Excellent $88,398 |
| Median Earnings | 95.4 /100 | #121 | Exceptional $48,599 |
| Median Male Earnings | 94.0 /100 | #119 | Exceptional $57,298 |
| Median Female Earnings | 89.3 /100 | #134 | Excellent $40,718 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | 8.5 /100 | #219 | Tragic $51,219 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | 82.3 /100 | #138 | Excellent $97,336 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | 89.3 /100 | #133 | Excellent $104,566 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | 79.6 /100 | #140 | Good $62,266 |
| Wage/Income Gap | 12.3 /100 | #210 | Poor 26.6% |
Arab Poverty
In terms of poverty, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better poverty level among females between the ages 25 and 34 (13.2%), poverty level among single females (20.7%), and poverty level among seniors over the age of 65 (10.8%), but there is room for improvement in poverty level among married-couple families (5.7%), poverty level among single fathers (16.6%), and poverty level among females between the ages 18 and 24 (20.5%).
| Poverty Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Poverty | 21.1 /100 | #194 | Fair 12.7% |
| Families | 31.5 /100 | #190 | Fair 9.2% |
| Males | 15.8 /100 | #195 | Poor 11.6% |
| Females | 28.6 /100 | #197 | Fair 13.7% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | 15.5 /100 | #209 | Poor 20.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | 73.5 /100 | #154 | Good 13.2% |
| Children Under 5 years | 40.7 /100 | #182 | Average 17.4% |
| Children Under 16 years | 31.4 /100 | #187 | Fair 16.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | 31.1 /100 | #190 | Fair 16.8% |
| Girls Under 16 years | 34.5 /100 | #188 | Fair 16.8% |
| Single Males | 27.0 /100 | #190 | Fair 13.0% |
| Single Females | 70.8 /100 | #160 | Good 20.7% |
| Single Fathers | 12.8 /100 | #211 | Poor 16.6% |
| Single Mothers | 60.7 /100 | #165 | Good 29.0% |
| Married Couples | 5.4 /100 | #228 | Tragic 5.7% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | 65.2 /100 | #161 | Good 10.8% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | 50.5 /100 | #173 | Average 12.2% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | 64.7 /100 | #165 | Good 11.5% |
Arab Unemployment
In terms of unemployment, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better unemployment rate amomg seniors over the age of 65 (5.1%), unemployment rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (17.2%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (6.5%), but there is room for improvement in unemployment rate among seniors over the age of 75 (9.5%), unemployment rate among women with children between the ages 6 and 17 (9.3%), and unemployment rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (10.6%).
| Unemployment Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Unemployment | 35.3 /100 | #190 | Fair 5.3% |
| Males | 30.2 /100 | #188 | Fair 5.4% |
| Females | 27.7 /100 | #193 | Fair 5.3% |
| Youth < 25 | 18.0 /100 | #200 | Poor 11.8% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | 83.9 /100 | #132 | Excellent 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | 5.6 /100 | #223 | Tragic 10.6% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | 82.5 /100 | #124 | Excellent 6.5% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | 57.7 /100 | #163 | Average 5.4% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | 53.1 /100 | #168 | Average 4.7% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | 13.7 /100 | #207 | Poor 4.6% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | 44.7 /100 | #178 | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | 78.8 /100 | #149 | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 46.8 /100 | #177 | Average 5.4% |
| Seniors > 65 | 84.3 /100 | #137 | Excellent 5.1% |
| Seniors > 75 | 0.2 /100 | #276 | Tragic 9.5% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | 9.4 /100 | #219 | Tragic 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | 2.7 /100 | #238 | Tragic 9.3% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | 21.4 /100 | #198 | Fair 5.6% |
Arab Labor Participation
In terms of labor participation, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better labor force participation rate among population between the ages 16 and 19 (36.8%), labor force participation rate among population ages 16 and over (65.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 20 and 24 (74.6%), but there is room for improvement in labor force participation rate among population between the ages 35 and 44 (83.8%), labor force participation rate among population between the ages 25 and 29 (84.2%), and labor force participation rate among population between the ages 30 and 34 (84.3%).
| Labor Participation Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | 62.4 /100 | #169 | Good 65.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | 11.4 /100 | #216 | Poor 79.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | 63.6 /100 | #167 | Good 36.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | 15.8 /100 | #209 | Poor 74.6% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | 6.8 /100 | #221 | Tragic 84.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | 8.9 /100 | #208 | Tragic 84.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | 1.3 /100 | #240 | Tragic 83.8% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | 11.6 /100 | #203 | Poor 82.4% |
Arab Family Structure
In terms of family structure, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of single father households (2.1%), percentage of population currently divorced or separated (11.6%), and percentage of family households with children (28.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of family households (64.1%), average family size (3.23), and percentage of population currently married (47.0%).
| Family Structure Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Family Households | 24.5 /100 | #191 | Fair 64.1% |
| Family Households with Children | 97.0 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 28.0% |
| Married-couple Households | 76.0 /100 | #155 | Good 46.9% |
| Average Family Size | 53.8 /100 | #170 | Average 3.23 |
| Single Father Households | 99.2 /100 | #96 | Exceptional 2.1% |
| Single Mother Households | 84.0 /100 | #145 | Excellent 6.0% |
| Currently Married | 68.6 /100 | #155 | Good 47.0% |
| Divorced or Separated | 98.9 /100 | #93 | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | 96.5 /100 | #92 | Exceptional 29.2% |
Arab Vehicle Availability
In terms of vehicle availability, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of households with no vehicle available (10.5%), percentage of households with 1 or more vehicles available (89.6%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.0%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of households with 4 or more vehicles available (6.0%), percentage of households with 3 or more vehicles available (18.9%), and percentage of households with 2 or more vehicles available (55.0%).
| Vehicle Availability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Vehicles Available | 45.3 /100 | #180 | Average 10.5% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | 43.3 /100 | #180 | Average 89.6% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | 35.9 /100 | #185 | Fair 55.0% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | 17.7 /100 | #201 | Poor 18.9% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | 14.4 /100 | #213 | Poor 6.0% |
Arab Education Level
In terms of education level, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of population with at least professional degree education (5.0%), percentage of population with at least doctorate degree education (2.1%), and percentage of population with at least master's degree education (16.7%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with at least nursery school education (97.9%), percentage of population with at least kindergarten education (97.9%), and percentage of population with at least 1st grade education (97.9%).
| Education Level Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| No Schooling Completed | 46.4 /100 | #175 | Average 2.1% |
| Nursery School | 34.7 /100 | #188 | Fair 97.9% |
| Kindergarten | 35.4 /100 | #188 | Fair 97.9% |
| 1st Grade | 35.5 /100 | #188 | Fair 97.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 36.9 /100 | #186 | Fair 97.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 40.0 /100 | #183 | Fair 97.7% |
| 4th Grade | 48.7 /100 | #176 | Average 97.5% |
| 5th Grade | 53.4 /100 | #172 | Average 97.3% |
| 6th Grade | 50.1 /100 | #173 | Average 97.0% |
| 7th Grade | 68.6 /100 | #158 | Good 96.2% |
| 8th Grade | 69.4 /100 | #158 | Good 95.9% |
| 9th Grade | 74.9 /100 | #154 | Good 95.1% |
| 10th Grade | 80.9 /100 | #148 | Excellent 94.0% |
| 11th Grade | 85.4 /100 | #137 | Excellent 92.9% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | 84.1 /100 | #138 | Excellent 91.6% |
| High School Diploma | 83.6 /100 | #137 | Excellent 89.7% |
| GED/Equivalency | 86.7 /100 | #137 | Excellent 86.6% |
| College, Under 1 year | 92.6 /100 | #124 | Exceptional 67.2% |
| College, 1 year or more | 93.9 /100 | #117 | Exceptional 61.6% |
| Associate's Degree | 95.3 /100 | #114 | Exceptional 49.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 96.6 /100 | #109 | Exceptional 40.9% |
| Master's Degree | 97.7 /100 | #113 | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Professional Degree | 98.2 /100 | #104 | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 97.8 /100 | #105 | Exceptional 2.1% |
Arab Disability
In terms of disability, Arabs residing in the United States exhibit better percentage of females with a disability (11.9%), percentage of population with a disability between the ages 5 and 17 (5.4%), and percentage of population with ambulatory disability (5.9%), but there is room for improvement in percentage of population with cognitive disability (17.3%), percentage of population with hearing disability (3.0%), and percentage of population with a disability under the age of 5 (1.2%).
| Disability Metric | Rating | Rank | Value |
| Disability | 89.1 /100 | #133 | Excellent 11.4% |
| Males | 81.5 /100 | #141 | Excellent 11.0% |
| Females | 95.1 /100 | #131 | Exceptional 11.9% |
| Age | Under 5 years | 66.4 /100 | #158 | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | 92.9 /100 | #131 | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | 72.3 /100 | #161 | Good 6.5% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | 82.7 /100 | #148 | Excellent 10.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | 84.8 /100 | #143 | Excellent 22.8% |
| Age | Over 75 years | 73.3 /100 | #156 | Good 47.1% |
| Vision | 86.3 /100 | #138 | Excellent 2.1% |
| Hearing | 57.6 /100 | #169 | Average 3.0% |
| Cognitive | 42.8 /100 | #182 | Average 17.3% |
| Ambulatory | 91.5 /100 | #126 | Exceptional 5.9% |
| Self-Care | 75.7 /100 | #149 | Good 2.4% |
Common Questions
What are the strongest characteristics of Arabs in the United States?
The strongest characteristics of Arabs in the United States are:
#1
Percentage of Single Father Households
2.1%
(99.2/100)
#2
Percentage of Population Currently Divorced or Separated
11.6%
(98.9/100)
#3
Percentage of Population with at least Professional Degree Education
5.0%
(98.2/100)
#4
Percentage of Population with at least Doctorate Degree Education
2.1%
(97.8/100)
#5
Percentage of Population with at least Master's Degree Education
16.7%
(97.7/100)
What are the most vital challenges facing Arabs in the United States?
The most vital challenges facing Arabs in the United States are:
#1
Unemployment Rate Among Seniors Over the Age of 75
9.5%
(0.2/100)
#2
Labor Force Participation Rate Among Population Between the Ages 35 and 44
83.8%
(1.3/100)
#3
Unemployment Rate Among Women with Children Between the Ages 6 and 17
9.3%
(2.7/100)
#4
Poverty Level Among Married-Couple Families
5.7%
(5.4/100)
#5
Unemployment Rate Among Population Between the Ages 20 and 24
10.6%
(5.6/100)
What is Arab per capita income in the United States?
Arab per capita income in the United States is $45,662, which is exceptional, ranking it 130th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab median family income in the United States?
Arab median family income in the United States is $106,952, which is excellent, ranking it 129th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab median household income in the United States?
Arab median household income in the United States is $88,398, which is excellent, ranking it 138th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab median earnings in the United States?
Arab median earnings in the United States is $48,599, which is exceptional, ranking it 121st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab median male earnings in the United States?
Arab median male earnings in the United States is $57,298, which is exceptional, ranking it 119th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab median female earnings in the United States?
Arab median female earnings in the United States is $40,718, which is excellent, ranking it 134th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab wage/income gap percentage in the United States?
Arab wage/income gap percentage in the United States is 26.6%, which is poor, ranking it 210th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level in the United States?
Arab poverty level in the United States is 12.7%, which is fair, ranking it 194th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among families in the United States?
Arab poverty level among families in the United States is 9.2%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among males in the United States?
Arab poverty level among males in the United States is 11.6%, which is poor, ranking it 195th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among females in the United States?
Arab poverty level among females in the United States is 13.7%, which is fair, ranking it 197th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States?
Arab poverty level among children under the age of 16 in the United States is 16.6%, which is fair, ranking it 187th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among single males in the United States?
Arab poverty level among single males in the United States is 13.0%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among single females in the United States?
Arab poverty level among single females in the United States is 20.7%, which is good, ranking it 160th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among single fathers in the United States?
Arab poverty level among single fathers in the United States is 16.6%, which is poor, ranking it 211th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab poverty level among single mothers in the United States?
Arab poverty level among single mothers in the United States is 29.0%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States?
Arab percentage of population receiving government assistance and/or food stamps in the United States is 11.5%, which is good, ranking it 165th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab unemployment in the United States?
Arab unemployment in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 190th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab unemployment rate among males in the United States?
Arab unemployment rate among males in the United States is 5.4%, which is fair, ranking it 188th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab unemploymnet rate among females in the United States?
Arab unemploymnet rate among females in the United States is 5.3%, which is fair, ranking it 193rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of family households in the United States?
Arab percentage of family households in the United States is 64.1%, which is fair, ranking it 191st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of family households with children in the United States?
Arab percentage of family households with children in the United States is 28.0%, which is exceptional, ranking it 113th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of married-couple family households in the United States?
Arab percentage of married-couple family households in the United States is 46.9%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab average family size in the United States?
Arab average family size in the United States is 3.23, which is average, ranking it 170th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of single father households in the United States?
Arab percentage of single father households in the United States is 2.1%, which is exceptional, ranking it 96th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of single mother households in the United States?
Arab percentage of single mother households in the United States is 6.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 145th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of population currently married in the United States?
Arab percentage of population currently married in the United States is 47.0%, which is good, ranking it 155th out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States?
Arab percentage of population currently divorced or separated in the United States is 11.6%, which is exceptional, ranking it 93rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States?
Arab percentage of births to unmarried women in the United States is 29.2%, which is exceptional, ranking it 92nd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of population with a disability in the United States?
Arab percentage of population with a disability in the United States is 11.4%, which is excellent, ranking it 133rd out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of males with a disability in the United States?
Arab percentage of males with a disability in the United States is 11.0%, which is excellent, ranking it 141st out of 347 demographic groups.
What is Arab percentage of females with a disability in the United States?
Arab percentage of females with a disability in the United States is 11.9%, which is exceptional, ranking it 131st 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.