Cape Verdean vs African Community Comparison
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Cape Verdean
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Cape Verdeans
Africans
1,263
SOCIAL INDEX
10.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
317th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in Cape Verdean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 104,824,760 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within Cape Verdean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.179. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cape Verdeans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.019% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cape Verdeans corresponds to an increase of 19.5 Africans.
Cape Verdean vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($51,387 compared to $46,838, a difference of 9.7%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($85,758 compared to $78,986, a difference of 8.6%), and householder income over 65 years ($50,077 compared to $53,711, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (23.6% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 2.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($87,580 compared to $84,925, a difference of 3.1%), and median household income ($75,848 compared to $72,650, a difference of 4.4%).
Income Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,935 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,848 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,848 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,640 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,103 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,614 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,387 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $85,758 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $87,580 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,077 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Cape Verdean vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (21.1% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 39.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.8% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 23.2%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (19.1% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.3% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 4.3%), single male poverty (13.8% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 6.6%), and family poverty (10.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.6%).
Poverty Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.3% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.3% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Fair 16.5% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.8% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.8% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 15.1% |
Cape Verdean vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (5.9% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 54.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (11.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 25.5%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.54%), female unemployment (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 1.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.5% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Cape Verdean vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.5% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 17.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.8% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.1% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.6% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 2.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 44.5% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 80.5% |
Cape Verdean vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 20.1%), single mother households (8.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.3%), and married-couple households (38.1% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (61.8% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 0.58%), divorced or separated (13.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.73%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 0.78%).
Family Structure Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
Family Households | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.1% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.3% | Tragic 39.7% |
Cape Verdean vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.4% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 32.8%), no vehicles in household (15.6% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 26.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 21.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (84.5% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 3.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (46.8% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 10.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.0% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 21.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 84.5% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 46.8% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Cape Verdean vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 42.1%), college, 1 year or more (50.3% compared to 55.0%, a difference of 9.2%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.93%), kindergarten (96.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.93%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.93%).
Education Level Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.1% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.4% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.1% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 80.9% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 56.0% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 50.3% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.6% |
Cape Verdean vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cape Verdean and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.7% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 21.2%), self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 11.3%), and disability age 5 to 17 (7.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 0.97%), male disability (12.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age over 75 (50.1% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 2.6%).
Disability Metric | Cape Verdean | African |
Disability | Tragic 13.5% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.7% |