Italian vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Italian
Black/African American
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Italians
Blacks/African Americans
8,365
SOCIAL INDEX
81.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
74th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
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Black/African American Integration in Italian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 559,629,762 people shows a strong negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Italian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.799. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Italians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.251% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Italians corresponds to a decrease of 250.7 Blacks/African Americans.
Italian vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,215 compared to $73,370, a difference of 42.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,224 compared to $78,556, a difference of 40.3%), and median family income ($112,372 compared to $81,912, a difference of 37.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($41,505 compared to $35,315, a difference of 17.5%), householder income under 25 years ($53,426 compared to $44,381, a difference of 20.4%), and median earnings ($49,915 compared to $40,085, a difference of 24.5%).
Income Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $47,574 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,372 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $92,475 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $49,915 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,551 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,505 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,426 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,215 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,224 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,885 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.1% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Italian vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (7.4% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 80.0%), child poverty under the age of 16 (13.9% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 76.1%), and receiving food stamps (9.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 74.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (17.5% compared to 20.4%, a difference of 16.2%), single male poverty (13.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 23.8%), and single mother poverty (28.0% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 25.8%).
Poverty Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Exceptional 9.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.3% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.5% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.0% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 17.2% |
Italian vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 42.8%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 36.0%), and male unemployment (5.1% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 35.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 5.4%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.0% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 6.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.8% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Excellent 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Italian vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 9.8%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.9% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 3.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Excellent 79.9% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.5% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 79.3% |
Italian vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 60.9%), births to unmarried women (30.8% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 44.0%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 27.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.8% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 1.4%), average family size (3.12 compared to 3.27, a difference of 5.0%), and family households (64.8% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 64.8% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.12 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.8% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 11.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.8% | Tragic 44.3% |
Italian vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 37.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 20.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 4.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.4% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 14.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 18.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.4% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 6.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Italian vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.8% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 40.0%), no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 37.5%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 35.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.62%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.63%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.63%).
Education Level Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.5% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.1% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.2% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.2% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.1% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.7% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.4% |
Italian vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Italian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 31.5%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 31.1%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.0% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 23.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 7.4%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age over 75 (45.6% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 8.6%).
Disability Metric | Italian | Black/African American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.0% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.6% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.4% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.4% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |