Houma vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in Houma Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 36,201,804 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Houma communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.444. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Houma within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.203% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Houma corresponds to a decrease of 202.7 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Houma vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (38.7% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 69.4%), median female earnings ($30,343 compared to $38,391, a difference of 26.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($44,822 compared to $56,615, a difference of 26.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,547 compared to $50,408, a difference of 0.28%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($77,044 compared to $84,235, a difference of 9.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($44,356 compared to $48,691, a difference of 9.8%).
Income Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $32,996 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $76,188 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $62,575 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $38,949 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,547 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $30,343 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,356 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $77,044 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $72,093 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $44,822 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 38.7% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (23.5% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 71.2%), single father poverty (26.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 58.0%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (22.7% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 45.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among girls under 16 (21.5% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 6.8%), child poverty under the age of 5 (22.7% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 9.5%), and married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 12.5%).
Poverty Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.9% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 23.5% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 43.5% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 48.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (12.5% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 24.6%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.42%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.67%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 6.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.8% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (59.5% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 11.3%), in labor force | age 45-54 (74.1% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 10.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (72.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.7% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 2.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (81.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (79.9% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 5.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 59.5% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 72.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.2% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.9% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 79.5% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 74.1% | Tragic 82.0% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (46.6% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 27.0%), single father households (2.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 19.6%), and married-couple households (44.6% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.9% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 1.6%), average family size (3.18 compared to 3.25, a difference of 2.2%), and family households with children (28.5% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.7% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.18 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 46.6% | Tragic 36.7% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 16.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 11.2%), and no vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.6% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 0.88%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.4% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 4.9%), and no vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 6.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Poor 54.4% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (2.2% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 84.9%), doctorate degree (0.96% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 84.2%), and master's degree (7.9% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 79.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.1% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.35%), 5th grade (96.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.39%), and 2nd grade (97.2% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 75.0% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 47.6% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 28.2% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 7.9% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 2.2% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 0.96% | Fair 1.8% |
Houma vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Houma and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in male disability (17.4% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 48.2%), disability age 35 to 64 (18.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 47.9%), and disability age 5 to 17 (9.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 47.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (19.3% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 4.0%), disability age over 75 (56.2% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 16.5%), and self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 16.6%).
Disability Metric | Houma | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 17.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 17.4% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 32.3% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.2% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.6% |