Nigerian vs Somali Community Comparison
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Nigerian
Somali
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Nigerians
Somalis
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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Somali Integration in Nigerian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 89,668,714 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Nigerian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.530. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nigerians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.066% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nigerians corresponds to a decrease of 65.8 Somalis.
Nigerian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($58,992 compared to $54,004, a difference of 9.2%), wage/income gap (23.0% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 8.2%), and median household income ($81,725 compared to $75,782, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($49,416 compared to $48,657, a difference of 1.6%), per capita income ($41,026 compared to $40,367, a difference of 1.6%), and median female earnings ($39,641 compared to $38,333, a difference of 3.4%).
Income Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,026 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,522 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Poor $81,725 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,532 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $52,039 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,641 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,416 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,730 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $95,492 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Poor $58,992 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.0% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Nigerian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.4% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 23.3%), single female poverty (21.4% compared to 25.2%, a difference of 17.6%), and male poverty (12.3% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 1.5%), single male poverty (12.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and receiving food stamps (13.1% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 4.3%).
Poverty Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.3% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Nigerian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 30.6%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.1% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 26.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.13%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 3.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.4% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Nigerian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 25.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 6.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.6% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.7% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.0%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.7% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.7% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Nigerian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (35.3% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 15.0%), family households (63.9% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 10.8%), and married-couple households (43.2% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.7% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 2.0%), average family size (3.29 compared to 3.20, a difference of 2.9%), and divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 3.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.2% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.3% | Good 30.7% |
Nigerian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 19.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 14.9%), and no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 3.3%), and no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 9.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.1% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.8% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Tragic 5.0% |
Nigerian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 25.2%), master's degree (14.9% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 4.9%), and associate's degree (45.1% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.3% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.040%), 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.090%), and 8th grade (95.2% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.3% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.5% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 45.1% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.2% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Average 14.9% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Fair 1.7% |
Nigerian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 12.6%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.6% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 10.7%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.32%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.38%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 2.8%).
Disability Metric | Nigerian | Somali |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Good 2.5% |