Black/African American vs Liberian Community Comparison
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Black/African American
Liberian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Blacks/African Americans
Liberians
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,824
SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
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Liberian Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 117,729,102 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Liberians within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.266. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Liberians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to an increase of 2.9 Liberians.
Black/African American vs Liberian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $88,929, a difference of 13.2%), median family income ($81,912 compared to $91,722, a difference of 12.0%), and median household income ($67,573 compared to $75,667, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 1.4%), householder income over 65 years ($50,779 compared to $54,356, a difference of 7.0%), and median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $38,215, a difference of 8.2%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Tragic $38,780 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Tragic $91,722 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Tragic $75,667 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Tragic $43,536 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Tragic $49,318 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Tragic $38,215 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Tragic $48,917 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Tragic $82,005 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Tragic $88,929 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Tragic $54,356 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.4% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 27.3%), child poverty under the age of 5 (25.7% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 27.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (24.5% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 27.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 16.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.7% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 16.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.6% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 17.3%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 14.1% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 15.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 15.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 20.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 19.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 19.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Tragic 19.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Fair 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Tragic 22.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Fair 12.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 14.8% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 26.8%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 25.4%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 23.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (11.4% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 4.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Poor 17.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 10.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 8.1% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 14.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 67.8%, a difference of 6.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 78.0%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (82.2% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 4.3%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 4.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 67.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Exceptional 80.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 41.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 78.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Exceptional 86.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 85.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Excellent 83.0% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 37.4%, a difference of 18.5%), divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 8.6%), and family households with children (26.5% compared to 28.3%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.74%), family households (61.5% compared to 62.0%, a difference of 0.82%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 62.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 28.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 40.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 8.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 42.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Tragic 37.4% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 4.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 1.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 51.7%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 0.18%), no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 0.96%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 51.7%, a difference of 1.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Tragic 51.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 17.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 12.1%), bachelor's degree (30.9% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 11.8%), and associate's degree (39.1% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.6% compared to 95.6%, a difference of 0.020%), 7th grade (96.0% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.11%), and 9th grade (94.6% compared to 94.8%, a difference of 0.16%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Fair 95.9% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Fair 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Poor 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Poor 88.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Tragic 56.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Tragic 43.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 34.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Black/African American vs Liberian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (7.5% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 18.9%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 18.7%), and disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 2.4%), disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 3.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.3% compared to 25.6%, a difference of 6.5%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Liberian |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Tragic 25.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |