Supplemental Demographic Index

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-027297",
  "term": "Supplemental Demographic Index",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The supplemental demographic index in EJScreen is a combination of five socioeconomic factors averaged together for each Census block group. The supplemental demographic index can provide an additional perspective on potential community vulnerability and may be more relevant for use in certain situations. The formula is as follows: supplemental demographic index = (% low-income + % persons with disabilities + % less than high school education + % limited English speaking + low life expectancy) / 5. For block groups where low life expectancy data is missing, the formula will average the other four factors.\n\n2. The supplemental demographic index in EJScreen is a combination of five socioeconomic factors averaged together for each Census block group. The supplemental demographic index can provide an additional perspective on potential community vulnerability and may be more relevant for use in certain situations. The formula is as follows: supplemental demographic index = (% low-income + % unemployed + % less than high school education + % limited English speaking + low life expectancy) / 5. For block groups where low life expectancy data is missing, the formula will average the other four factors.\n\n3. Based on the average of five socioeconomic indicators; low-income, unemployment, limited English, less than high school education, and low life expectancy (which is a health dataset).",
  "subject": "Chemicals, toxics and pesticides",
  "references": [
    "Glossary of EJSCREEN Terms",
    "Toxics Release Inventory Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/supplemental-demographic-index/"
}