Black/African American vs Nigerian Community Comparison
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Black/African American
Nigerian
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Blacks/African Americans
Nigerians
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Nigerian Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 332,509,253 people shows a substantial positive correlation between the proportion of Nigerians within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.536. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.009% in Nigerians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to an increase of 9.1 Nigerians.
Black/African American vs Nigerian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $95,492, a difference of 21.6%), median household income ($67,573 compared to $81,725, a difference of 20.9%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $87,730, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 5.7%), householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $49,416, a difference of 11.3%), and median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $39,641, a difference of 12.2%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Tragic $41,026 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Tragic $97,522 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Poor $81,725 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Fair $45,532 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Tragic $52,039 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Average $39,641 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Tragic $49,416 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Tragic $87,730 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Tragic $95,492 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Poor $58,992 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 23.0% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (25.7% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 34.6%), child poverty among boys under 16 (24.5% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 32.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 32.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.6% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 12.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.7% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 16.5%), and married-couple family poverty (6.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.0%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 13.6% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 14.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Fair 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 18.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Fair 29.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 13.1% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 25.0%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 19.7%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 3.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 11.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 5.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.8% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 74.7%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 66.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Fair 74.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Average 82.7% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 25.4%), single mother households (9.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 17.2%), and divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.53%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.4%), and family households (61.5% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 43.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Tragic 35.3% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 9.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 7.3%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 52.8%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 0.22%), no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 52.8%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Tragic 52.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 6.0% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 25.6%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 24.2%), and master's degree (12.1% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 23.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.2% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.090%), nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.24%), and kindergarten (97.9% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.24%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
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 97.1% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 88.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Poor 64.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Poor 45.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Fair 37.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Average 14.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.8% |
Black/African American vs Nigerian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 26.4%), ambulatory disability (7.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 24.1%), and vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 23.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 3.7%), cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 5.1%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.3% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 12.9%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Nigerian |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Poor 11.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Tragic 24.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Good 2.4% |