Afghan vs Scandinavian Community Comparison
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Afghan
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Afghans
Scandinavians
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
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Scandinavian Integration in Afghan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 141,605,672 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Scandinavians within Afghan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.179. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Afghans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.020% in Scandinavians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Afghans corresponds to a decrease of 19.5 Scandinavians.
Afghan vs Scandinavian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 16.7%), median household income ($97,026 compared to $86,073, a difference of 12.7%), and median female earnings ($43,077 compared to $38,306, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($46,268 compared to $43,848, a difference of 5.5%), median male earnings ($59,554 compared to $55,527, a difference of 7.2%), and median family income ($112,971 compared to $104,410, a difference of 8.2%).
Income Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $46,268 | Average $43,848 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,971 | Good $104,410 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $97,026 | Good $86,073 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $51,112 | Average $46,433 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,554 | Good $55,527 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $43,077 | Tragic $38,306 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $58,019 | Good $52,654 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,410 | Good $95,596 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $112,676 | Good $102,969 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,951 | Good $61,586 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Tragic 29.1% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.5% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 33.4%), single male poverty (10.7% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 22.6%), and single father poverty (14.0% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.56%), single mother poverty (27.7% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 4.4%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 6.8%).
Poverty Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Families | Good 8.8% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Females | Good 13.0% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Fair 20.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Excellent 13.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.2% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.5% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.7% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in female unemployment (5.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 16.3%), unemployment (5.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 15.8%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (7.6% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.16%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 0.70%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.0% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 43.6%, a difference of 20.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 78.5%, a difference of 4.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.23%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.6% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.29%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.56%).
Labor Participation Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Fair 65.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Exceptional 43.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Exceptional 78.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.4% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Excellent 84.6% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Good 83.0% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 9.4%), family households with children (30.2% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 7.9%), and births to unmarried women (27.9% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.8%), family households (66.3% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 1.9%), and married-couple households (48.0% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 30.2% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Poor 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 27.9% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 13.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.3% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 10.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 1.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.0% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 5.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 8.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 93.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.0% | Exceptional 62.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 73.3%), master's degree (16.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 14.7%), and professional degree (4.7% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (67.8% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 0.24%), nursery school (97.4% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and kindergarten (97.4% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Exceptional 97.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.9% | Exceptional 93.2% |
High School Diploma | Fair 88.8% | Exceptional 91.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.9% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.8% | Exceptional 67.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 62.0% | Excellent 61.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.9% | Good 46.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.8% | Average 37.5% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.5% | Fair 14.4% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Average 1.8% |
Afghan vs Scandinavian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Afghan and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 63.5%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 32.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.1% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 25.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.4%), cognitive disability (17.3% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.6% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 3.3%).
Disability Metric | Afghan | Scandinavian |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.1% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Exceptional 46.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Fair 17.3% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.5% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |