Nigerian vs Black/African American Community Comparison
COMPARE
Nigerian
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Nigerians
Blacks/African Americans
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Nigerian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 332,641,098 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Nigerian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.118. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nigerians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.403% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nigerians corresponds to an increase of 402.8 Blacks/African Americans.
Nigerian vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($95,492 compared to $78,556, a difference of 21.6%), median household income ($81,725 compared to $67,573, a difference of 20.9%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($87,730 compared to $73,370, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (23.0% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 5.7%), householder income under 25 years ($49,416 compared to $44,381, a difference of 11.3%), and median female earnings ($39,641 compared to $35,315, a difference of 12.2%).
Income Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,026 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,522 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Poor $81,725 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,532 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $52,039 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,641 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,416 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,730 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $95,492 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Poor $58,992 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.0% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (19.1% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 34.6%), child poverty among boys under 16 (18.5% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 32.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (18.4% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 32.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.0% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 12.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 16.5%), and married-couple family poverty (5.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 18.0%).
Poverty Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
Poverty | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.3% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 17.2% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 25.0%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 19.7%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 3.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.5%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 5.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.7% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.7% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.7% | Tragic 79.3% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (35.3% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 25.4%), single mother households (7.7% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 17.2%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.53%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.4%), and family households (63.9% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.2% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.3% | Tragic 44.3% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 7.3%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 0.22%), no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.8% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 25.6%), professional degree (4.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 24.2%), and master's degree (14.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 23.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.090%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.24%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.24%).
Education Level Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.3% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.5% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 45.1% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.2% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 14.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.4% |
Nigerian vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 26.4%), ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 24.1%), and vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 23.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 3.7%), cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 5.1%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.2% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 12.9%).
Disability Metric | Nigerian | Black/African American |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.6% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.2% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |