Black/African American vs Greek Community Comparison
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Black/African American
Greek
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Blacks/African Americans
Greeks
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
9,193
SOCIAL INDEX
89.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
29th/ 347
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Greek Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 477,771,280 people shows a very strong negative correlation between the proportion of Greeks within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.869. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Greeks. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 4.5 Greeks.
Black/African American vs Greek Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $106,457, a difference of 45.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $112,630, a difference of 43.4%), and median family income ($81,912 compared to $115,192, a difference of 40.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $42,336, a difference of 19.9%), householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $53,715, a difference of 21.0%), and median earnings ($40,085 compared to $51,164, a difference of 27.6%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Exceptional $49,309 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Exceptional $115,192 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Exceptional $94,735 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Exceptional $51,164 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Exceptional $61,242 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Exceptional $42,336 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Exceptional $53,715 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Exceptional $106,457 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Exceptional $112,630 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Exceptional $65,306 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 28.2% |
Black/African American vs Greek Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (13.3% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 77.6%), child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 77.2%), and receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 76.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (20.4% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 19.4%), single mother poverty (35.2% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 27.4%), and single male poverty (16.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 27.5%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Exceptional 18.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Good 12.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Exceptional 19.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 17.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Black/African American vs Greek Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 45.5%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 38.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 37.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.28%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 7.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 8.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Excellent 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Good 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Black/African American vs Greek Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 38.9%, a difference of 6.6%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.8% compared to 80.0%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 2.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 76.0%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 85.3%, a difference of 3.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Fair 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 38.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 76.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Exceptional 85.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 85.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Black/African American vs Greek Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 61.1%), births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 49.2%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 27.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 27.1%, a difference of 2.6%), average family size (3.27 compared to 3.14, a difference of 4.2%), and family households (61.5% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 5.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Excellent 64.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Poor 27.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 48.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Exceptional 29.7% |
Black/African American vs Greek Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 24.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 18.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 16.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 2.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 13.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 16.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 90.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 57.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Excellent 20.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Good 6.5% |
Black/African American vs Greek Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 54.9%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 47.9%), and master's degree (12.1% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 44.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.51%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.52%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.52%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 96.8% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Exceptional 96.0% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 88.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Exceptional 68.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Exceptional 62.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Exceptional 50.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Exceptional 42.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 17.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Black/African American vs Greek Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Greek communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 37.4%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 34.9%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 25.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 1.3%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 6.4%), and disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 45.6%, a difference of 8.4%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Greek |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Average 11.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Good 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Exceptional 21.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Exceptional 45.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Exceptional 16.4% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 2.4% |