Black/African American vs Scottish Community Comparison
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Black/African American
Scottish
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Blacks/African Americans
Scottish
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,834
SOCIAL INDEX
65.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
139th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Scottish Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 552,031,903 people shows a perfect negative correlation between the proportion of Scottish within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.950. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.017% in Scottish. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 17.4 Scottish.
Black/African American vs Scottish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 34.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $102,123, a difference of 30.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $94,622, a difference of 29.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $38,397, a difference of 8.7%), householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $50,554, a difference of 13.9%), and median earnings ($40,085 compared to $46,463, a difference of 15.9%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Good $44,440 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Good $104,288 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Average $85,101 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Average $46,463 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Good $55,793 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Tragic $38,397 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Tragic $50,554 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Average $94,622 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Good $102,123 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Good $61,735 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 29.1% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 73.9%), family poverty (13.3% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 67.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 63.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (20.4% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 14.8%), single male poverty (16.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 15.9%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (24.3% compared to 20.9%, a difference of 16.6%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 12.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Tragic 20.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Fair 13.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Good 16.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Tragic 21.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 17.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Tragic 30.1% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 43.9%), male unemployment (6.9% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 43.6%), and unemployment (6.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 42.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 7.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 11.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 12.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.1% |
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 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Poor 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 42.0%, a difference of 15.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 4.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.74%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.2% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 2.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 63.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 42.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Tragic 82.2% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish 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 31.7%, a difference of 39.6%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 27.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 27.0%, a difference of 2.2%), family households (61.5% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 4.9%), and average family size (3.27 compared to 3.11, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Good 64.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 27.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.11 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 49.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Average 31.7% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 75.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 35.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 30.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 93.4%, a difference of 5.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 61.2%, a difference of 20.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 30.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 6.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 93.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 61.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 49.6%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 37.4%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 33.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 0.76%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.77%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.78%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Exceptional 1.4% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.7% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Exceptional 98.6% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Exceptional 98.5% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Exceptional 98.4% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Exceptional 98.1% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Exceptional 97.5% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 97.3% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 87.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Exceptional 67.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Excellent 60.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Good 46.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Good 15.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Good 4.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Excellent 2.0% |
Black/African American vs Scottish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Scottish communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 22.9%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 20.7%), and disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 0.74%), male disability (13.2% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 3.7%), and disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 46.7%, a difference of 5.9%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Scottish |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Fair 23.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Exceptional 46.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Average 2.5% |