American vs African Community Comparison
COMPARE
American
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Americans
Africans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 469,674,477 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.172. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.007% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 7.3 Africans.
American vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 21.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $78,986, a difference of 7.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $84,925, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,742 compared to $41,955, a difference of 1.9%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $36,530, a difference of 2.1%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $37,785, a difference of 3.3%).
Income Metric | American | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 22.9% |
American vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 24.4%), family poverty (9.8% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 20.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (33.5% compared to 33.3%, a difference of 0.74%), single female poverty (24.5% compared to 24.8%, a difference of 0.98%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 4.3%).
Poverty Metric | American | African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 15.1% |
American vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (5.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 20.3%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 19.9%), and female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.52%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.99%).
Unemployment Metric | American | African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.5% |
American vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 6.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 0.18%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 0.58%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 80.5% |
American vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 24.6%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 17.1%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.020%), family households with children (27.3% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 0.38%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.75%).
Family Structure Metric | American | African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 39.7% |
American vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 61.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 28.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 24.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 5.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 15.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 24.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
American vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 32.0%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 4.7%), and bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 32.9%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (61.0% compared to 61.1%, a difference of 0.24%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.59%), and kindergarten (98.4% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.59%).
Education Level Metric | American | African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
American vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 35.7%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 27.9%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.54%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 0.92%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 1.4%).
Disability Metric | American | African |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.7% |