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Table 1 Social Vulnerability Index based on 2017–2021 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

From: Lower social vulnerability is associated with a higher prevalence of social media-involved violent crimes in Prince George’s County, Maryland, 2018–2023

Composite measure

Theme

Census variables

Overall Social Vulnerability

Socioeconomic Status

• Below 150% Poverty

• Unemployed

• Housing Cost Burden

• No High School Diploma

Household Characteristics

\(\:\ge\:\)65 years old

\(\:\le\:\)17 years old

• Civilian with a Disability

• Single-Parent Households

• English Language Proficiency

Racial & Ethnic Minority Status*

• Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

• Black or African American, Not Hispanic or Latino

• Asian, Not Hispanic or Latino

• American Indian or Alaska Native, Not Hispanic or Latino

• Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Not Hispanic or Latino

• Two or More Races, Not Hispanic or Latino

• Other Races, Not Hispanic or Latino

Housing Type & Transportation

• Multi-Unit Structures

• Mobile Homes

• Crowding

• No Vehicle

• Group Quarters

  1. *Racial & Ethnic Minority Status census variables are counted as one social factor