Afghan vs Korean Community Comparison
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Afghan
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Afghans
Koreans
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,713
SOCIAL INDEX
64.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
147th/ 347
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Korean Integration in Afghan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 147,826,845 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Afghan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.068. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Afghans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.105% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Afghans corresponds to an increase of 104.7 Koreans.
Afghan vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in median male earnings ($59,554 compared to $56,672, a difference of 5.1%), median earnings ($51,112 compared to $48,727, a difference of 4.9%), and median female earnings ($43,077 compared to $41,276, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($58,019 compared to $57,730, a difference of 0.50%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,410 compared to $103,824, a difference of 0.56%), and wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Income Metric | Afghan | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $46,268 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,971 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $97,026 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $51,112 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,554 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $43,077 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $58,019 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,410 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $112,676 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,951 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Good 25.4% |
Afghan vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 20.3%), child poverty among boys under 16 (16.3% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 17.1%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.2% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 16.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.0% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 0.10%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 2.5%), and single male poverty (10.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 2.6%).
Poverty Metric | Afghan | Korean |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Good 8.8% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Good 13.0% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.2% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.7% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Afghan vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.4% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 12.4%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (7.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.2%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.6% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.33%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 0.37%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.84%).
Unemployment Metric | Afghan | Korean |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.0% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.0% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Good 5.4% |
Afghan vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 2.2%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.3% compared to 79.8%, a difference of 0.64%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.21%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.25%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 0.30%).
Labor Participation Metric | Afghan | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.4% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Excellent 84.6% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Good 82.9% |
Afghan vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (27.9% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 7.9%), single mother households (6.3% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and married-couple households (48.0% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.3%), currently married (47.3% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 1.4%), and divorced or separated (11.5% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 1.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Afghan | Korean |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 30.2% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 27.9% | Excellent 30.1% |
Afghan vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.3% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 19.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 11.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.0% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.050%), no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 0.34%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.0% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 3.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Afghan | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.0% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Afghan vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.5% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 17.6%), professional degree (4.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 16.5%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (92.1% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.030%), 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.3%, a difference of 0.070%), and 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.070%).
Education Level Metric | Afghan | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.9% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Fair 88.8% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.9% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.8% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 62.0% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.9% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.8% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.5% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Poor 1.7% |
Afghan vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Afghan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 25.5%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 12.0%), and ambulatory disability (5.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 0.45%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.3% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | Afghan | Korean |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.1% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Fair 17.3% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.5% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Poor 2.5% |