African vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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African
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Africans
Blacks/African Americans
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 469,293,618 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.613. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.687% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 687.2 Blacks/African Americans.
African vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $78,556, a difference of 8.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $73,370, a difference of 7.6%), and median household income ($72,650 compared to $67,573, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $35,315, a difference of 3.4%), median earnings ($41,955 compared to $40,085, a difference of 4.7%), and median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $45,523, a difference of 5.4%).
Income Metric | African | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 21.7% |
African vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (15.1% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 13.5%), family poverty (11.8% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 13.2%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.7% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 5.8%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.8% compared to 24.3%, a difference of 6.4%), and single female poverty (24.8% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 6.5%).
Poverty Metric | African | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 17.2% |
African vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 12.1%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.6% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 12.1%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 11.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 3.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.6%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 5.9%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 7.3% |
African vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 4.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (83.4% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.72%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.78%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 0.88%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 79.3% |
African vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 11.5%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 9.9%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 6.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.62%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.81%), and family households (62.1% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 1.1%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Black/African American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 44.3% |
African vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 4.9%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 0.48%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 1.9%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 3.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
African vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 8.7%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 7.9%), and master's degree (12.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.060%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.060%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.060%).
Education Level Metric | African | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.4% |
African vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 9.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 8.3%), and ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 0.19%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 1.3%), and cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | African | Black/African American |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.9% |