Italian vs Somali Community Comparison
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Italian
Somali
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Italians
Somalis
8,365
SOCIAL INDEX
81.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
74th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Somali Integration in Italian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,295,732 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Italian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.355. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Italians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.012% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Italians corresponds to a decrease of 12.1 Somalis.
Italian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (28.1% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 32.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,215 compared to $83,752, a difference of 24.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,224 compared to $88,600, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($41,505 compared to $38,333, a difference of 8.3%), householder income under 25 years ($53,426 compared to $48,657, a difference of 9.8%), and median earnings ($49,915 compared to $43,567, a difference of 14.6%).
Income Metric | Italian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $47,574 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,372 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $92,475 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $49,915 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,551 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,505 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,426 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,215 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,224 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,885 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.1% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Italian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (13.9% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 51.6%), family poverty (7.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 51.4%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (14.2% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 48.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.82%), single mother poverty (28.0% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 16.3%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (12.5% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 20.5%).
Poverty Metric | Italian | Somali |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Exceptional 9.6% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.3% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.5% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.5% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.0% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Italian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 19.5%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 18.5%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.3% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 3.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Italian | Somali |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.8% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Excellent 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.0% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Italian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 12.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 7.1%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.5% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 0.75%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 0.93%).
Labor Participation Metric | Italian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Excellent 79.9% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.5% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.0% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Italian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 34.5%), married-couple households (49.0% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 25.7%), and currently married (48.8% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (30.8% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 0.11%), family households with children (26.8% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 0.49%), and average family size (3.12 compared to 3.20, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Italian | Somali |
Family Households | Exceptional 64.8% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.12 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.8% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.8% | Good 30.7% |
Italian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 31.3%), no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 27.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 3.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.4% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 14.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 27.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Italian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.4% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 6.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Italian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 90.8%), professional degree (4.8% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 15.4%), and master's degree (16.4% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.5% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 1.5%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.5%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.5%).
Education Level Metric | Italian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.2% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.2% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.1% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.7% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.4% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 4.8% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Fair 1.7% |
Italian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Italian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 29.5%), hearing disability (3.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 22.5%), and cognitive disability (16.4% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.47%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.51%), and female disability (12.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.77%).
Disability Metric | Italian | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Average 11.2% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.0% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.6% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.4% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Good 2.5% |