Alaska Native vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Alaska Native
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Alaska Natives
Samoans
2,905
SOCIAL INDEX
26.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
239th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,237
SOCIAL INDEX
39.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
202nd/ 347
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Samoan Integration in Alaska Native Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,854,757 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Samoans within Alaska Native communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.420. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Alaska Natives within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.087% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Alaska Natives corresponds to an increase of 87.1 Samoans.
Alaska Native vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($79,509 compared to $86,498, a difference of 8.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($93,991 compared to $101,580, a difference of 8.1%), and householder income over 65 years ($60,748 compared to $65,427, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($39,558 compared to $39,826, a difference of 0.68%), median earnings ($43,750 compared to $44,206, a difference of 1.0%), and householder income under 25 years ($54,000 compared to $54,610, a difference of 1.1%).
Income Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,558 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,573 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $79,509 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,750 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,711 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,202 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,000 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $88,018 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $93,991 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Average $60,748 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 24.4% | Fair 26.0% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.4% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 32.3%), single father poverty (18.1% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 31.2%), and receiving food stamps (15.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 29.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 2.9%), child poverty among boys under 16 (16.8% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 7.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.8% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 8.4%).
Poverty Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.5% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 10.4% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.4% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.7% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.5% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.8% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.6% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Poor 17.2% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.3% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.9% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.8% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.6% | Fair 12.1% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (14.7% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 61.6%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (7.6% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 57.2%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (10.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 54.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (6.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 19.4%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.6% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 20.9%), and female unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 22.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
Unemployment | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Tragic 6.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.8% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 13.2% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 10.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 8.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 6.3% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 7.6% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.7% | Average 5.4% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.0%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age 30-34 (81.3% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (81.6% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (81.8% compared to 81.8%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 0.16%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.7% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.6% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.3% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.6% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Tragic 81.8% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (3.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 33.5%), births to unmarried women (38.3% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 17.4%), and single mother households (7.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (29.9% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 1.2%), average family size (3.37 compared to 3.42, a difference of 1.3%), and currently married (45.5% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.1% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.9% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Poor 45.6% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.37 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.4% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.3% | Fair 32.6% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 128.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.3% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 25.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.0% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 19.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (83.8% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 10.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (53.6% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 14.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.0% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 19.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.4% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 83.8% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 53.6% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.0% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 53.4%), associate's degree (37.5% compared to 41.1%, a difference of 9.8%), and bachelor's degree (29.4% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.27%), 12th grade, no diploma (91.6% compared to 90.8%, a difference of 0.95%), and nursery school (98.8% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 1.0%).
Education Level Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.8% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.1% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.9% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.5% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Excellent 91.6% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 89.9% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.4% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.4% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.5% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.4% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Alaska Native vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Alaska Native and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (2.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 144.1%), hearing disability (4.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 35.4%), and vision disability (2.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 22.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (6.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 1.5%), cognitive disability (17.5% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.9%), and female disability (12.8% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 3.0%).
Disability Metric | Alaska Native | Samoan |
Disability | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 12.8% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 2.9% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.0% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 52.8% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.7% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Poor 17.5% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |