American vs Iraqi Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 170,636,053 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Iraqis within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.097. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Iraqis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to a decrease of 1.0 Iraqis.

When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,932 compared to $83,753, a difference of 10.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $99,387, a difference of 9.8%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $42,760, a difference of 9.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $50,802, a difference of 4.0%), wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 4.5%), and median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $54,182, a difference of 6.7%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 28.4%), single father poverty (20.1% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 26.4%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.030%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.36%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 2.0%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 26.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 24.1%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 1.5%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 2.8%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 5.7%), in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 3.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 76.0%, a difference of 0.16%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.98%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 1.4%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 32.1%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 12.5%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.5% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 1.8%), currently married (48.0% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 2.2%), and married-couple households (47.9% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 2.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 20.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 15.5%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 57.1%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 0.59%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 57.1%, a difference of 5.2%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 42.7%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 27.4%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (92.7% compared to 92.8%, a difference of 0.030%), high school diploma (89.1% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 0.43%), and 10th grade (94.3% compared to 93.9%, a difference of 0.46%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 60.6%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 25.8%), and vision disability (2.6% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 23.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 0.32%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 3.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 6.8%).