Samoan vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Samoans
Sub-Saharan Africans
4,237
SOCIAL INDEX
39.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
202nd/ 347
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977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
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Subsaharan African Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 219,407,350 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.321. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.080% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to a decrease of 79.5 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($65,427 compared to $56,615, a difference of 15.6%), wage/income gap (26.0% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 13.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($54,610 compared to $48,691, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($44,206 compared to $44,118, a difference of 0.20%), per capita income ($39,826 compared to $40,152, a difference of 0.82%), and median male earnings ($51,389 compared to $50,408, a difference of 1.9%).
Income Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (15.7% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 28.3%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.6% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 27.5%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (15.7% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 27.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.5% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 10.2%), single female poverty (20.6% compared to 23.2%, a difference of 12.4%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.5% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 15.8%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 19.3%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 13.6%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.53%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.84%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | 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 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 2.2%), in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (81.8% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.0% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.38%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.5% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 1.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Tragic 82.0% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 19.4%), married-couple households (48.7% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 17.0%), and births to unmarried women (32.6% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.42 compared to 3.25, a difference of 5.2%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 6.2%), and family households with children (29.5% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 7.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Tragic 36.7% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 61.6%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 60.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 39.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 18.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 39.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 24.2%), master's degree (11.5% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 24.1%), and professional degree (3.3% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 23.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.7% compared to 95.7%, a difference of 0.0%), nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.050%), and kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.8% |
Samoan vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 14.9%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 12.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 0.30%), disability (12.2% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.71%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.0% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 1.1%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.6% |