Liberian vs Kenyan Community Comparison
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Liberian
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Liberians
Kenyans
1,824
SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
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Kenyan Integration in Liberian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 85,668,173 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Kenyans within Liberian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.065. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Liberians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.008% in Kenyans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Liberians corresponds to an increase of 7.5 Kenyans.
Liberian vs Kenyan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 14.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,005 compared to $91,684, a difference of 11.8%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,356 compared to $60,514, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,917 compared to $50,815, a difference of 3.9%), median female earnings ($38,215 compared to $39,860, a difference of 4.3%), and median earnings ($43,536 compared to $46,462, a difference of 6.7%).
Income Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,780 | Fair $42,808 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,722 | Fair $101,417 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,667 | Fair $84,085 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,536 | Average $46,462 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,318 | Fair $53,647 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,215 | Average $39,860 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,917 | Tragic $50,815 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,005 | Poor $91,684 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,929 | Fair $98,970 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,356 | Fair $60,514 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Exceptional 24.5% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.8% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 28.0%), family poverty (10.6% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 19.1%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (19.9% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 18.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.6% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 2.2%), single father poverty (16.0% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 4.5%), and single male poverty (13.0% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 5.1%).
Poverty Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
Poverty | Tragic 14.1% | Fair 12.5% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Average 8.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Fair 11.3% |
Females | Tragic 15.4% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.6% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.2% | Fair 17.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Fair 16.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Average 16.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Fair 16.8% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.4% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.5% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.8% | Good 11.6% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 23.5%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 21.0%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 0.70%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.6% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 6.7%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 6.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Poor 17.9% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.8% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.0% | Excellent 5.3% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.8% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 4.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.0% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.4% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (80.9% compared to 80.8%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.8% compared to 67.6%, a difference of 0.29%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.7% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.50%).
Labor Participation Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.8% | Exceptional 67.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.9% | Exceptional 80.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.8% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.0% | Exceptional 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.1% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.4% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.7% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.0% | Exceptional 83.7% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 24.1%), births to unmarried women (37.4% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 17.3%), and married-couple households (40.7% compared to 44.7%, a difference of 9.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.3% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.40%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.21, a difference of 1.1%), and family households (62.0% compared to 63.2%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
Family Households | Tragic 62.0% | Tragic 63.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.7% | Tragic 44.7% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Fair 3.21 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.2% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.4% | Average 31.9% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 23.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 15.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 2.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.7% compared to 55.5%, a difference of 7.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 12.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.0% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.7% | Average 55.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.0% | Fair 19.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 6.1% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 28.2%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 24.1%), and master's degree (12.8% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.9% compared to 96.2%, a difference of 0.29%), 8th grade (95.6% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.29%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.33%).
Education Level Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Average 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Fair 95.9% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.8% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.8% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.7% | Excellent 89.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Good 86.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Excellent 66.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.7% | Good 60.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.3% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.6% | Good 38.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.8% | Good 15.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 1.9% |
Liberian vs Kenyan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Liberian and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 13.8%), vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 12.8%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 0.22%), disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 1.7%), and cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | Liberian | Kenyan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.0% | Poor 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.6% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Average 47.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.3% |