Black/African American vs Finnish Community Comparison
COMPARE
Black/African American
Finnish
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Blacks/African Americans
Finns
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,815
SOCIAL INDEX
65.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
141st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Finnish Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 359,738,733 people shows a significant negative correlation between the proportion of Finns within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.615. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.002% in Finns. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 1.6 Finns.
Black/African American vs Finnish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 31.6%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $94,610, a difference of 28.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $99,904, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $38,173, a difference of 8.1%), median earnings ($40,085 compared to $45,940, a difference of 14.6%), and householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $51,827, a difference of 16.8%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Average $43,461 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Average $102,676 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Fair $83,607 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Fair $45,940 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Average $54,721 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Tragic $38,173 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Fair $51,827 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Average $94,610 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Average $99,904 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Poor $59,535 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 28.6% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (13.3% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 72.5%), receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 69.0%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 68.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (24.3% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 17.0%), single mother poverty (35.2% compared to 30.0%, a difference of 17.5%), and single male poverty (16.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 19.1%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Fair 13.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Excellent 16.3% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Poor 21.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Tragic 30.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 47.1%), unemployment (6.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 40.4%), and female unemployment (6.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 40.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 6.3%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 8.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 9.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Fair 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 43.9%, a difference of 20.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 78.7%, a difference of 6.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 2.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 43.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 78.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Excellent 83.1% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 58.4%), births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 31.7%, a difference of 39.9%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 48.1%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 0.54%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.3%), and family households (61.5% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 3.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 48.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.09 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 48.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Average 31.7% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 54.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 32.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 28.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 4.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 60.3%, a difference of 18.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 28.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 60.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 22.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 44.9%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 26.0%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.73%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.73%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.74%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Exceptional 98.5% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Exceptional 98.1% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Exceptional 96.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 93.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 91.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 88.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Excellent 66.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Fair 36.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Poor 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Average 1.8% |
Black/African American vs Finnish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 31.3%), disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 21.4%), and hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 21.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 1.8%), male disability (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 4.9%), and disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 6.9%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Finnish |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Good 22.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Poor 6.2% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Good 2.4% |