Liberian vs South American Community Comparison
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Liberians
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1,824
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15.8/ 100
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286th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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South American Integration in Liberian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 116,357,100 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Liberian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.205. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Liberians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.063% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Liberians corresponds to a decrease of 63.2 South Americans.
Liberian vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 16.8%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,005 compared to $95,362, a difference of 16.3%), and median household income ($75,667 compared to $86,824, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,215 compared to $39,698, a difference of 3.9%), median earnings ($43,536 compared to $46,804, a difference of 7.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,356 compared to $59,854, a difference of 10.1%).
Income Metric | Liberian | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,780 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,722 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,667 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,536 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,318 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,215 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,917 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,005 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,929 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,356 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Excellent 25.0% |
Liberian vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (19.9% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 23.3%), child poverty under the age of 16 (19.5% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 21.4%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.2% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 20.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.22%), married-couple family poverty (5.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 5.0%), and single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 5.2%).
Poverty Metric | Liberian | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.1% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 15.4% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.6% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.2% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.4% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.8% | Poor 12.4% |
Liberian vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.2% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 20.3%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 14.4%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 11.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 0.87%), female unemployment (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.9% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Liberian | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Poor 17.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.8% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Poor 6.8% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.0% | Poor 5.7% |
Liberian vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.8% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 24.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.0% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 6.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.33%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.9% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.7% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Liberian | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.8% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.9% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.8% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.0% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.4% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.7% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.0% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Liberian vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 31.5%), births to unmarried women (37.4% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 17.7%), and married-couple households (40.7% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.3% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.44%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.68%), and divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 3.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Liberian | South American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.0% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.7% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.2% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.4% | Average 31.8% |
Liberian vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 13.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 6.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.7% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 0.33%), 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 1.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Liberian | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.0% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.7% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Liberian vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 32.1%), master's degree (12.8% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 21.6%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.010%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.010%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.020%).
Education Level Metric | Liberian | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Fair 95.9% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.8% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.8% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.7% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.7% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.3% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.6% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.8% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Liberian vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Liberian and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 31.0%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 20.9%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.6% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 2.7%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 5.3%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 6.5%).
Disability Metric | Liberian | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.6% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |