African vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 82,857,557 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.733. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.070% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 70.3 Sierra Leoneans.
African vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($46,838 compared to $57,272, a difference of 22.3%), median household income ($72,650 compared to $88,463, a difference of 21.8%), and householder income over 65 years ($53,711 compared to $65,038, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 7.0%), median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $54,279, a difference of 13.1%), and per capita income ($37,785 compared to $43,405, a difference of 14.9%).
Income Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 21.4% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (17.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 29.1%), child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 28.6%), and single female poverty (24.8% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (18.3% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 6.7%), married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 16.3%), and single male poverty (14.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 16.6%).
Poverty Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Fair 12.2% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 19.3%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 13.5%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.6% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.15%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.74%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.2% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.96%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 6.6%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 81.5%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Exceptional 84.5% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 13.9%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 9.2%), and family households with children (27.2% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.12%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.30, a difference of 1.3%), and family households (62.1% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 34.9% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 12.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.76%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 0.79%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (12.9% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 30.2%), doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 24.7%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.4% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.080%), 6th grade (96.9% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.080%), and 2nd grade (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.11%).
Education Level Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 2.0% |
African vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 26.0%), ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 22.3%), and hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 21.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 3.0%), cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 3.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 9.1%).
Disability Metric | African | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |