Iraqi vs American Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 170,633,649 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Americans within Iraqi communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.083. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Iraqis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.050% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Iraqis corresponds to an increase of 49.7 Americans.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($83,753 compared to $75,932, a difference of 10.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($99,387 compared to $90,536, a difference of 9.8%), and per capita income ($42,760 compared to $39,039, a difference of 9.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,802 compared to $48,860, a difference of 4.0%), wage/income gap (26.6% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 4.5%), and median male earnings ($54,182 compared to $50,761, a difference of 6.7%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (12.3% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 28.4%), single father poverty (15.9% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 26.4%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.030%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.36%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.0%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 26.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 24.1%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.5% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.5%), male unemployment (5.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.6%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 2.8%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (65.7% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 5.7%), in labor force | age 16-19 (38.6% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 3.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.0% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 0.16%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.98%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.8% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 1.4%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (27.6% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 32.1%), divorced or separated (11.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 12.5%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.4% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 1.8%), currently married (46.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 2.2%), and married-couple households (46.9% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 2.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 20.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 15.5%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (57.1% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.9% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 0.59%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (57.1% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 5.2%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 42.7%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 27.4%), and master's degree (15.5% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (92.8% compared to 92.7%, a difference of 0.030%), high school diploma (89.5% compared to 89.1%, a difference of 0.43%), and 10th grade (93.9% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.46%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Iraqi and American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 60.6%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 25.8%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 23.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 0.32%), cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 3.7%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.2% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 6.8%).