African vs Liberian Community Comparison
COMPARE
African
Liberian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Africans
Liberians
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,824
SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Liberian Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 116,102,322 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Liberians within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.683. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.226% in Liberians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 225.8 Liberians.
African vs Liberian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 7.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $88,929, a difference of 4.7%), and median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $38,215, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($53,711 compared to $54,356, a difference of 1.2%), per capita income ($37,785 compared to $38,780, a difference of 2.6%), and median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $49,318, a difference of 2.8%).
Income Metric | African | Liberian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $38,780 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $91,722 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $75,667 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $43,536 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $49,318 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $38,215 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $48,917 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $82,005 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $88,929 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $54,356 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 21.4% |
African vs Liberian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (18.3% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 14.4%), single male poverty (14.7% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 13.5%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (15.1% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 2.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.6% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 9.0%).
Poverty Metric | African | Liberian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 15.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 15.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 20.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 19.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Fair 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 22.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Fair 12.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.8% |
African vs Liberian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 13.0%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 12.7%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 11.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 4.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 6.3%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Liberian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Poor 17.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Poor 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 10.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.1% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
African vs Liberian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 10.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 67.8%, a difference of 4.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 78.0%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 3.1%), in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 3.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Liberian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 67.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Exceptional 80.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Exceptional 41.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 78.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 86.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Exceptional 85.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Excellent 83.0% |
African vs Liberian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 37.4%, a difference of 6.2%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 5.7%), and divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.12%), family households (62.1% compared to 62.0%, a difference of 0.26%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 40.7%, a difference of 0.70%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Liberian |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 62.0% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 40.7% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 42.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 37.4% |
African vs Liberian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 11.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 6.9%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 51.7%, a difference of 0.17%), 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 0.29%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Liberian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 51.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 17.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
African vs Liberian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 8.7%), associate's degree (41.1% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 5.3%), and bachelor's degree (32.9% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 6th grade (96.9% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.090%), 5th grade (97.2% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.12%), and 7th grade (95.8% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.12%).
Education Level Metric | African | Liberian |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Fair 95.9% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Fair 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Poor 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Poor 88.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 56.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 43.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 34.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
African vs Liberian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 10.2%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 8.6%), and vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 0.29%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (26.2% compared to 25.6%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | African | Liberian |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
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 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 6.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |