Bahamian vs Somali Community Comparison
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919
SOCIAL INDEX
6.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
334th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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Somali Integration in Bahamian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 51,818,387 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Bahamian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.296. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bahamians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.318% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bahamians corresponds to an increase of 317.5 Somalis.
Bahamian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in median family income ($82,631 compared to $94,085, a difference of 13.9%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($75,395 compared to $83,752, a difference of 11.1%), and per capita income ($36,427 compared to $40,367, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (20.2% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 4.9%), householder income over 65 years ($51,000 compared to $54,004, a difference of 5.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($45,743 compared to $48,657, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $36,427 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $82,631 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $69,726 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $39,735 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $44,756 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,125 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,743 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $75,395 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $81,369 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,000 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Bahamian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (17.0% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 24.5%), single father poverty (18.0% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 23.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.5% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of poverty (15.4% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 0.13%), female poverty (16.6% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 0.56%), and male poverty (14.1% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.7% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 23.0% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.3% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Bahamian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 32.0%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 32.0%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 30.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.11%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.47%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.93%).
Unemployment Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.6% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.8% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.7% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Bahamian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.6% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 30.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.3% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 8.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.9% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 2.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.4% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.6% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.3% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.7% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Bahamian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (40.8% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 32.7%), divorced or separated (14.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 13.4%), and family households (63.3% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.25%), currently married (41.2% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 0.71%), and family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 0.80%).
Family Structure Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
Family Households | Tragic 63.3% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.5% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.3% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 40.8% | Good 30.7% |
Bahamian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.9% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 11.1%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.9% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 4.7%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.5% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 0.85%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (90.2% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.9% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.2% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.5% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
Bahamian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 31.4%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 19.6%), and bachelor's degree (32.5% compared to 38.1%, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.060%), 9th grade (94.4% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.17%), and 8th grade (95.3% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.24%).
Education Level Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.7% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.9% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.6% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.3% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.5% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.5% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.4% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.7% |
Bahamian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bahamian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 22.0%), ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 15.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.73%), disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.92%), and disability (12.2% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Bahamian | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.8% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Good 2.5% |