African vs Immigrants from Somalia Community Comparison
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African
Immigrants from Somalia
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Social Comparison
Africans
Immigrants from Somalia
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SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,938
SOCIAL INDEX
26.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
238th/ 347
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Immigrants from Somalia Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 91,077,733 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Immigrants from Somalia within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.299. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.289% in Immigrants from Somalia. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 288.6 Immigrants from Somalia.
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 8.0%), per capita income ($37,785 compared to $39,974, a difference of 5.8%), and median family income ($87,820 compared to $92,609, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($53,711 compared to $53,333, a difference of 0.71%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $48,439, a difference of 0.93%), and median household income ($72,650 compared to $74,300, a difference of 2.3%).
Income Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $39,974 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $92,609 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $74,300 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $43,100 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $48,439 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $37,914 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $48,135 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $82,188 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $86,987 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $53,333 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 21.2% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (18.3% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 22.8%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.8% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 12.7%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (17.0% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.060%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.7% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 0.090%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.24%).
Poverty Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 17.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 25.7% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 15.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 21.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 21.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 21.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 25.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 33.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 38.1%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 29.5%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 29.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.5%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.1% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 2.9%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 3.5%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Average 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 45.6%, a difference of 20.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 69.1%, a difference of 7.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 3.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.4% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 3.4%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 3.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 69.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Exceptional 45.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Exceptional 83.4% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 26.4%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 10.2%), and family households (62.1% compared to 56.7%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.8% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 1.6%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.20, a difference of 1.8%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 56.7% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 38.4% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 41.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Average 31.4% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 18.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 14.2%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 0.93%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 50.5%, a difference of 2.5%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 8.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 88.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 50.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 15.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 4.9% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 38.1%), bachelor's degree (32.9% compared to 37.9%, a difference of 15.3%), and associate's degree (41.1% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 0.13%), 11th grade (91.5% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 0.35%), and 9th grade (94.5% compared to 94.1%, a difference of 0.36%).
Education Level Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 96.5% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 96.4% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.1% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.0% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 90.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Poor 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Average 65.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Average 46.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Average 37.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Poor 14.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.8% |
African vs Immigrants from Somalia Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Immigrants from Somalia communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 23.5%), ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 20.4%), and self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 0.070%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 3.6%).
Disability Metric | African | Immigrants from Somalia |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Fair 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Average 2.5% |