Afghan vs South American Community Comparison
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Afghan
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Afghans
South Americans
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
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South American Integration in Afghan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 147,966,936 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Afghan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.092. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Afghans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.076% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Afghans corresponds to a decrease of 76.4 South Americans.
Afghan vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($68,951 compared to $59,854, a difference of 15.2%), median household income ($97,026 compared to $86,824, a difference of 11.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($112,676 compared to $100,837, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 0.43%), per capita income ($46,268 compared to $44,114, a difference of 4.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($58,019 compared to $53,939, a difference of 7.6%).
Income Metric | Afghan | South American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $46,268 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,971 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $97,026 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $51,112 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,554 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $43,077 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $58,019 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,410 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $112,676 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,951 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Excellent 25.0% |
Afghan vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.8% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 27.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.2% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 26.3%), and receiving food stamps (10.7% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among boys under 16 (16.3% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 0.010%), child poverty under the age of 5 (16.8% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 0.10%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.2% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 0.62%).
Poverty Metric | Afghan | South American |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Good 8.8% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Good 13.0% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.2% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.7% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.7% | Poor 12.4% |
Afghan vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (7.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 25.2%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 15.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.23%), and unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.86%).
Unemployment Metric | Afghan | South American |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.0% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.0% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Poor 5.7% |
Afghan vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 7.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.17%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.6% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.18%).
Labor Participation Metric | Afghan | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Excellent 84.6% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Afghan vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (27.9% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 13.9%), family households with children (30.2% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 6.3%), and divorced or separated (11.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (66.3% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.33%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.27, a difference of 1.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Afghan | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 30.2% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 27.9% | Average 31.8% |
Afghan vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 32.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 30.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 2.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.0% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 13.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 23.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Afghan | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.0% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Afghan vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 10.6%), no schooling completed (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 9.0%), and college, under 1 year (67.8% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.2%, a difference of 0.010%), 6th grade (96.4% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 0.080%), and 8th grade (94.9% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | Afghan | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
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 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.9% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Fair 88.8% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.9% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.8% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 62.0% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.9% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.8% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.5% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Fair 1.8% |
Afghan vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Afghan and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 28.0%), vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 6.4%), and ambulatory disability (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (10.2% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 0.89%), disability (10.8% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 1.0%), and female disability (11.2% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Afghan | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Fair 17.3% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.5% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |