Pakistani vs Afghan Community Comparison
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Pakistani
Afghan
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Pakistanis
Afghans
8,084
SOCIAL INDEX
78.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
88th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
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Afghan Integration in Pakistani Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 132,075,711 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Pakistani communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.860. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Pakistanis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.682% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Pakistanis corresponds to an increase of 682.1 Afghans.
Pakistani vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($53,325 compared to $58,019, a difference of 8.8%), median household income ($89,638 compared to $97,026, a difference of 8.2%), and householder income over 65 years ($63,844 compared to $68,951, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($45,587 compared to $46,268, a difference of 1.5%), wage/income gap (26.1% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 4.5%), and median male earnings ($56,719 compared to $59,554, a difference of 5.0%).
Income Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Excellent $45,587 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $107,390 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $89,638 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,254 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,719 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,596 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,325 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Excellent $98,401 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $105,317 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,844 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.1% | Excellent 24.9% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 17.0%), single male poverty (12.4% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 15.6%), and single father poverty (15.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 0.50%), female poverty (12.9% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 0.53%), and single mother poverty (28.0% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 0.88%).
Poverty Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
Poverty | Excellent 11.9% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Exceptional 8.3% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Excellent 10.8% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Excellent 12.9% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.8% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.0% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.1% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.2% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.0% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.8% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 11.0%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 9.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.31%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.3% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.61%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 0.69%).
Unemployment Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Excellent 5.2% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.3% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Excellent 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 5.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Good 5.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Excellent 5.2% | Good 5.4% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 4.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.8% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.8% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.82%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.31%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.46%).
Labor Participation Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.8% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.8% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Good 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Average 82.8% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 9.3%), family households with children (27.9% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 8.1%), and single mother households (6.1% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (47.2% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.24%), married-couple households (47.3% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
Family Households | Excellent 64.7% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 27.9% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Fair 3.22 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.1% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Good 47.2% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.9% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 12.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 3.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.0% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.3% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.91%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.9% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 1.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.0% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 3.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.3% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.9% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.0% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 23.5%), master's degree (15.8% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 4.2%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (67.5% compared to 67.8%, a difference of 0.48%), ged/equivalency (86.4% compared to 85.9%, a difference of 0.52%), and nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.53%).
Education Level Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Average 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Average 97.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Average 95.7% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Good 95.0% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Good 93.9% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.8% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.5% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Good 89.6% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Excellent 86.4% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.5% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 61.5% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 48.1% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Excellent 39.7% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.8% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 4.8% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.0% |
Pakistani vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Pakistani and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 35.6%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 14.9%), and male disability (11.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.3% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 0.17%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.75%), and disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 1.6%).
Disability Metric | Pakistani | Afghan |
Disability | Average 11.7% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Fair 11.3% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Excellent 12.0% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Fair 6.7% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Good 11.1% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.7% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Average 17.3% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Excellent 6.0% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |