Belgian vs European Community Comparison
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Belgian
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Belgians
Europeans
7,372
SOCIAL INDEX
71.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
120th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,117
SOCIAL INDEX
78.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
87th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
European Integration in Belgian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 354,392,715 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Europeans within Belgian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.287. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Belgians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.067% in Europeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Belgians corresponds to an increase of 66.7 Europeans.
Belgian vs European Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($59,915 compared to $63,779, a difference of 6.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,060 compared to $106,367, a difference of 6.3%), and median household income ($84,008 compared to $88,751, a difference of 5.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.8% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 2.1%), median female earnings ($38,382 compared to $39,457, a difference of 2.8%), and median earnings ($46,375 compared to $47,915, a difference of 3.3%).
Income Metric | Belgian | European |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,951 | Exceptional $45,836 |
Median Family Income | Average $102,788 | Exceptional $108,099 |
Median Household Income | Fair $84,008 | Exceptional $88,751 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,375 | Excellent $47,915 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,361 | Exceptional $57,637 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,382 | Fair $39,457 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,113 | Fair $51,796 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Average $94,262 | Excellent $98,310 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,060 | Exceptional $106,367 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,915 | Exceptional $63,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.8% | Tragic 29.4% |
Belgian vs European Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.2% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 7.4%), child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 5.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (4.2% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 0.22%), male poverty (10.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 0.94%), and single father poverty (16.8% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Poverty Metric | Belgian | European |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Families | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.4% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Poor 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Poor 21.5% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.8% | Poor 16.6% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Average 29.1% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.2% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Belgian vs European Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.2% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 5.6%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.9% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 2.6%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.49%), male unemployment (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.63%), and unemployment (4.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 0.72%).
Unemployment Metric | Belgian | European |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.6% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Belgian vs European Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.4% compared to 41.1%, a difference of 5.4%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.5% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.74%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.4% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.89%).
Labor Participation Metric | Belgian | European |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.7% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Excellent 79.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.4% | Exceptional 41.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.8% | Exceptional 77.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.5% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.2% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.9% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.4% | Fair 82.6% |
Belgian vs European Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.6% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 4.5%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 3.9%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.45%), average family size (3.11 compared to 3.14, a difference of 1.0%), and currently married (48.7% compared to 49.3%, a difference of 1.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Belgian | European |
Family Households | Tragic 63.8% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.11 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Excellent 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.7% | Exceptional 49.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.6% | Excellent 30.2% |
Belgian vs European Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 12.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 12.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.2% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 0.97%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.3% compared to 61.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.2% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 7.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Belgian | European |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 93.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.3% | Exceptional 61.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 22.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 6.8% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Belgian vs European Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 13.3%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 11.8%), and master's degree (14.5% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (98.2% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.090%), nursery school (98.5% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.10%), and kindergarten (98.5% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.10%).
Education Level Metric | Belgian | European |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.6% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Exceptional 97.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Exceptional 97.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Exceptional 96.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.4% | Exceptional 95.5% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.2% | Exceptional 94.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.9% | Exceptional 93.1% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.2% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.7% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.2% | Exceptional 68.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Exceptional 61.8% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Excellent 48.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Excellent 39.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.5% | Excellent 15.8% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Belgian vs European Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Belgian and European communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 5.7%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 3.5%), and disability age over 75 (45.8% compared to 46.7%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.070%), male disability (12.1% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.24%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 0.32%).
Disability Metric | Belgian | European |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.7% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.8% | Exceptional 46.7% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |