African vs Houma Community Comparison
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Houma Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 36,068,202 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Houma within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.107. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.002% in Houma. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to a decrease of 2.0 Houma.
African vs Houma Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 38.7%, a difference of 68.5%), median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $30,343, a difference of 20.4%), and householder income over 65 years ($53,711 compared to $44,822, a difference of 19.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $77,044, a difference of 2.5%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $50,547, a difference of 5.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($46,838 compared to $44,356, a difference of 5.6%).
Income Metric | African | Houma |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $32,996 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $76,188 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $62,575 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $38,949 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $50,547 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $30,343 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $44,356 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $77,044 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $72,093 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $44,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Tragic 38.7% |
African vs Houma Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (14.7% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 59.2%), single father poverty (18.3% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 46.0%), and single female poverty (24.8% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 36.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 0.41%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.9% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 2.1%), and married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 6.9%).
Poverty Metric | African | Houma |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 18.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 14.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 16.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 20.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 26.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 22.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 24.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 26.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 21.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 23.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 33.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 26.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 43.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 16.5% |
African vs Houma Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 40.2%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 19.9%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.6% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.30%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Houma |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 21.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 8.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.8% |
African vs Houma Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 8.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 59.5%, a difference of 8.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 4.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Houma |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Tragic 59.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Poor 35.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 74.1% |
African vs Houma Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 19.0%), births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 17.2%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 44.6%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.18, a difference of 2.4%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 2.7%), and single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Houma |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.7% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Tragic 3.18 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 46.6% |
African vs Houma Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 18.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 13.2%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 0.99%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 54.4%, a difference of 5.0%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 7.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Houma |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 88.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Poor 54.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 16.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 4.9% |
African vs Houma Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 65.6%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 0.96%, a difference of 63.7%), and master's degree (12.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 62.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.6% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.49%), 2nd grade (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.55%), and 5th grade (97.2% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.56%).
Education Level Metric | African | Houma |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.3% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.1% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 92.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 83.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 81.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 75.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 47.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 41.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 28.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 21.4% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 7.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 0.96% |
African vs Houma Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Houma communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 39.5%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 39.0%), and male disability (12.6% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 38.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 3.3%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 9.5%), and disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 14.9%).
Disability Metric | African | Houma |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 17.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 17.4% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 16.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 32.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 56.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 3.4% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 19.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 9.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 3.0% |