Laotian vs Afghan Community Comparison
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Laotian
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Laotians
Afghans
8,033
SOCIAL INDEX
77.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
91st/ 347
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7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
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Afghan Integration in Laotian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 115,181,869 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Laotian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.145. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Laotians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.032% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Laotians corresponds to a decrease of 31.9 Afghans.
Laotian vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($54,369 compared to $58,019, a difference of 6.7%), wage/income gap (26.4% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 5.8%), and householder income over 65 years ($66,306 compared to $68,951, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($112,859 compared to $112,971, a difference of 0.10%), median male earnings ($59,351 compared to $59,554, a difference of 0.34%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,993 compared to $104,410, a difference of 0.56%).
Income Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $47,041 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,859 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $94,990 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,343 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,351 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,133 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,369 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,993 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $111,051 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $66,306 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Poor 26.4% | Excellent 24.9% |
Laotian vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 17.4%), child poverty among boys under 16 (14.3% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 14.1%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (14.7% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 13.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (19.3% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 1.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.2% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and single mother poverty (27.0% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 2.8%).
Poverty Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Exceptional 8.1% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Exceptional 12.6% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.2% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.7% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.5% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.3% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.1% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.0% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Laotian vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 9.8%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 9.7%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.5% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 0.17%), female unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.70%), and male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.81%).
Unemployment Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Good 11.5% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 5.4% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.5% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.9% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Good 5.4% |
Laotian vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.9% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 3.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.8% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (74.1% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.060%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.2% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.53%).
Labor Participation Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Average 79.6% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.9% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 74.1% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.4% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.2% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Laotian vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 8.0%), family households with children (28.5% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 5.9%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (47.4% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.32%), family households (65.8% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 0.74%), and married-couple households (48.4% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 0.78%).
Family Structure Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.4% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.26 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.5% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Laotian vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.1% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 13.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 1.8%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 1.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 0.70%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.5% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 0.81%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 1.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.0% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.6% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.5% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Laotian vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 17.2%), no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 17.0%), and professional degree (5.2% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.41%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.42%), and 1st grade (97.8% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.3% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Good 89.3% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Excellent 86.5% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 68.5% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 62.8% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 49.9% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 42.0% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.2% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Excellent 2.0% |
Laotian vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Laotian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 29.8%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 5.8%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.3% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 0.34%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.53%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 0.60%).
Disability Metric | Laotian | Afghan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.1% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.3% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.9% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Average 17.3% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |