African vs Afghan Community Comparison
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Afghan Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 144,888,444 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Afghans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.042. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 2.3 Afghans.
African vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($72,650 compared to $97,026, a difference of 33.6%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $112,676, a difference of 32.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $104,410, a difference of 32.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 8.7%), median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $43,077, a difference of 17.9%), and median earnings ($41,955 compared to $51,112, a difference of 21.8%).
Income Metric | African | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Excellent 24.9% |
African vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (15.1% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 41.3%), single male poverty (14.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 37.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 36.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 7.8%), single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 20.1%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.8% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 20.4%).
Poverty Metric | African | Afghan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
African vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 37.2%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 31.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 21.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 0.74%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 4.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 5.6%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Afghan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Good 5.4% |
African vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 5.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.31%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.4% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Exceptional 83.5% |
African vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 42.3%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 29.9%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.8%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 5.0%), and family households (62.1% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 6.6%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Afghan |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Exceptional 27.9% |
African vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 54.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 24.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 4.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 13.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 19.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 7.3% |
African vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 29.1%), master's degree (12.9% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 27.8%), and doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 25.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.0%), 9th grade (94.5% compared to 94.2%, a difference of 0.31%), and nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.45%).
Education Level Metric | African | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 2.0% |
African vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 45.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 32.5%), and vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 27.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 0.94%), cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 7.5%), and hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 11.4%).
Disability Metric | African | Afghan |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Excellent 2.4% |