Cherokee vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Cherokee
Black/African American
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Cherokee
Blacks/African Americans
2,697
SOCIAL INDEX
24.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
243rd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Cherokee Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 486,778,988 people shows a significant negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Cherokee communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.617. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cherokee within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.132% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cherokee corresponds to a decrease of 131.6 Blacks/African Americans.
Cherokee vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.4% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 26.2%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($80,843 compared to $73,370, a difference of 10.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($86,125 compared to $78,556, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($34,742 compared to $35,315, a difference of 1.7%), median earnings ($41,252 compared to $40,085, a difference of 2.9%), and per capita income ($37,203 compared to $35,564, a difference of 4.6%).
Income Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,203 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $88,209 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,682 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,252 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,669 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,742 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $47,848 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $80,843 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,125 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,133 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (13.2% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 29.6%), family poverty (10.6% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 25.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (19.5% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (16.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 0.82%), single mother poverty (34.5% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and single female poverty (25.7% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 2.7%).
Poverty Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 11.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 17.2% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 26.7%), unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 24.1%), and male unemployment (5.6% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 23.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 5.0%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 6.6%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 7.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.8% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Poor 17.9% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.5% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 7.3% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.2% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 10.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.9% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (61.9% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (79.0% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.49%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.1% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 0.58%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.2% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 0.69%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.9% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.2% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.2% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.9% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 81.6% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.4% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.0% | Tragic 79.3% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.8% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 31.9%), married-couple households (46.7% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 21.4%), and births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (13.7% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 0.76%), average family size (3.18 compared to 3.27, a difference of 2.8%), and family households with children (27.5% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.5% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Good 46.7% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.18 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Good 46.9% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 44.3% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 53.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 40.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.0% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 32.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 4.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.9% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 17.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.0% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 32.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.9% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.0% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 21.6%), master's degree (11.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 6.2%), and professional degree (3.3% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (53.2% compared to 53.3%, a difference of 0.21%), nursery school (98.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.44%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.45%).
Education Level Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.8% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.4% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Excellent 94.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Average 92.4% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.5% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.1% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.2% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 38.9% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.2% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
Cherokee vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cherokee and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (4.2% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 38.3%), disability age under 5 (1.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 22.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (8.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 13.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.2% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 1.5%), self-care disability (2.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | Cherokee | Black/African American |
Disability | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.8% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 28.2% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.2% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.2% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.9% |