Black/African American vs Northern European Community Comparison
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Black/African American
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Blacks/African Americans
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4.4/ 100
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338th/ 347
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82.0/ 100
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Northern European Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 402,118,970 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Northern Europeans within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.211. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Northern Europeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 0.9 Northern Europeans.
Black/African American vs Northern European Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $107,870, a difference of 37.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $100,457, a difference of 36.9%), and median family income ($81,912 compared to $110,635, a difference of 35.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $40,491, a difference of 14.7%), householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $51,678, a difference of 16.4%), and median earnings ($40,085 compared to $48,887, a difference of 22.0%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Exceptional $47,698 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Exceptional $110,635 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Exceptional $90,446 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Exceptional $48,887 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Exceptional $58,588 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Excellent $40,491 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Fair $51,678 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Exceptional $100,457 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Exceptional $107,870 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Exceptional $64,658 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 28.3% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 74.6%), family poverty (13.3% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 70.6%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 68.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (24.3% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 18.0%), single mother poverty (35.2% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 22.9%), and single male poverty (16.2% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 24.1%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 16.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Poor 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Excellent 28.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European 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 44.5%), male unemployment (6.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 40.4%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.1%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 11.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 12.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Good 6.5% |
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 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 40.2%, a difference of 10.2%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 2.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 40.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Average 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Average 82.7% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 56.2%), births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 30.6%, a difference of 44.9%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 25.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 2.6%), family households (61.5% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 4.3%), and average family size (3.27 compared to 3.13, a difference of 4.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.13 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Excellent 30.6% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 49.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 32.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 27.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 92.2%, a difference of 4.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 59.9%, a difference of 17.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 27.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 7.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 92.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 59.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 22.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 54.7%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 53.1%), and master's degree (12.1% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 38.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.59%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.60%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.60%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Exceptional 98.0% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Exceptional 97.8% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Exceptional 97.1% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 96.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Exceptional 96.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 91.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Exceptional 69.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Exceptional 62.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Exceptional 41.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Black/African American vs Northern European Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 28.9%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 28.6%), and ambulatory disability (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 24.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 5.1%), disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 7.0%), and disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 7.3%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Northern European |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Poor 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 2.4% |