Arab vs Afghan Community Comparison
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Arab
Afghan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Arabs
Afghans
6,013
SOCIAL INDEX
57.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
166th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
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Afghan Integration in Arab Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 147,480,137 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Arab communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.178. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Arabs within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.008% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Arabs corresponds to a decrease of 8.2 Afghans.
Arab vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($51,219 compared to $58,019, a difference of 13.3%), householder income over 65 years ($62,266 compared to $68,951, a difference of 10.7%), and median household income ($88,398 compared to $97,026, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($45,662 compared to $46,268, a difference of 1.3%), median male earnings ($57,298 compared to $59,554, a difference of 3.9%), and median earnings ($48,599 compared to $51,112, a difference of 5.2%).
Income Metric | Arab | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $45,662 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $106,952 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,398 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,599 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $57,298 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,718 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $51,219 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Excellent $97,336 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Excellent $104,566 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $62,266 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Poor 26.6% | Excellent 24.9% |
Arab vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (13.0% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 21.1%), single father poverty (16.6% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 19.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.8% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 1.7%), married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 2.6%).
Poverty Metric | Arab | Afghan |
Poverty | Fair 12.7% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Fair 9.2% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Poor 11.6% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.5% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Average 17.4% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Fair 16.6% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Good 20.7% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.6% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Good 29.0% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.8% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Average 12.2% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Good 11.5% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Arab vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.3% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 23.1%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.9% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 13.4%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.22%), female unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.43%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.57%).
Unemployment Metric | Arab | Afghan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.4% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Poor 11.8% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 5.4% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.3% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.6% | Good 5.4% |
Arab vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (65.2% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 2.9%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.8% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.2% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.18%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.45%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.6% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 0.82%).
Labor Participation Metric | Arab | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.2% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.2% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Good 36.8% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Poor 74.6% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.2% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Poor 82.4% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Arab vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.7%), family households with children (28.0% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 7.9%), and births to unmarried women (29.2% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (11.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.62%), currently married (47.0% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.66%), and married-couple households (46.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 2.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Arab | Afghan |
Family Households | Fair 64.1% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Good 46.9% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Average 3.23 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Good 47.0% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.6% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.2% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Arab vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 31.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 20.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.9% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.6% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (55.0% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 7.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.9% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 14.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Arab | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Average 89.6% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 55.0% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Poor 18.9% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Arab vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 23.7%), professional degree (5.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 6.5%), and doctorate degree (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 6.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (49.0% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 0.18%), bachelor's degree (40.9% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 0.24%), and nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.53%).
Education Level Metric | Arab | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Average 97.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Average 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Average 97.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Good 96.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Good 95.9% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Excellent 94.0% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Excellent 92.9% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Excellent 91.6% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Excellent 89.7% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Excellent 86.6% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.2% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 61.6% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 49.0% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.9% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.7% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.1% | Excellent 2.0% |
Arab vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Arab and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 29.3%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 8.7%), and ambulatory disability (5.9% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.3% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 0.14%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.48%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.8% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 0.50%).
Disability Metric | Arab | Afghan |
Disability | Excellent 11.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.8% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Good 47.1% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Average 3.0% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Average 17.3% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |