Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Nigerian
Subsaharan African
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Nigerians
Sub-Saharan Africans
1,996
SOCIAL INDEX
17.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
277th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
330th/ 347
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Subsaharan African Integration in Nigerian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 332,802,356 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Nigerian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.871. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Nigerians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.949% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Nigerians corresponds to an increase of 949.0 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($95,492 compared to $90,691, a difference of 5.3%), median household income ($81,725 compared to $77,631, a difference of 5.3%), and householder income over 65 years ($58,992 compared to $56,615, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (23.0% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 0.65%), householder income under 25 years ($49,416 compared to $48,691, a difference of 1.5%), and per capita income ($41,026 compared to $40,152, a difference of 2.2%).
Income Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,026 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,522 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Poor $81,725 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,532 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $52,039 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,641 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $49,416 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $87,730 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $95,492 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Poor $58,992 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.0% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (19.1% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 8.8%), single female poverty (21.4% compared to 23.2%, a difference of 8.1%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 8.1%). 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 1.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.8% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 2.6%), and married-couple family poverty (5.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 3.2%).
Poverty Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Fair 29.3% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 5.3%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.7% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 4.3%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.25%), unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.33%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.55%).
Unemployment Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.1% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 6.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.7% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.7% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.89%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.10%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.10%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.43%).
Labor Participation Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.6% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.7% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.3% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.7% | Tragic 82.0% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 4.9%), married-couple households (43.2% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 3.7%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.29 compared to 3.25, a difference of 1.3%), single mother households (7.7% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 1.8%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 42.6%, a difference of 2.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.2% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.29 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.3% | Tragic 36.7% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 5.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.1%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 0.15%), no vehicles in household (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.8% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 1.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.8% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.9% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 4.6%), bachelor's degree (37.2% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 4.0%), and professional degree (4.2% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.030%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.050%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.3% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 58.5% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Poor 45.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.2% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Average 14.9% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Nigerian vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Nigerian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 9.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 8.6%), and male disability (11.0% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 1.0%), cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 2.3%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Nigerian | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 24.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |