Scandinavian vs African Community Comparison
COMPARE
Scandinavian
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Scandinavians
Africans
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 402,978,814 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.698. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.229% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 229.3 Africans.
Scandinavian vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 26.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,969 compared to $84,925, a difference of 21.2%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,596 compared to $78,986, a difference of 21.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,306 compared to $36,530, a difference of 4.9%), median earnings ($46,433 compared to $41,955, a difference of 10.7%), and householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $46,838, a difference of 12.4%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | African |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Scandinavian vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 55.4%), family poverty (7.6% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 54.6%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.1% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 53.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.1% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 12.3%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 12.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.3% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 12.8%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | African |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Scandinavian vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.8% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 36.9%), unemployment (4.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 33.1%), and male unemployment (4.7% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 32.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.8%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 7.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 7.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Scandinavian vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 14.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.5% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 4.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.0% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 0.60%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 1.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 80.5% |
Scandinavian vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 42.2%), births to unmarried women (29.8% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 33.4%), and married-couple households (49.6% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 21.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.0% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 3.0%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and average family size (3.14 compared to 3.25, a difference of 3.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 39.7% |
Scandinavian vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 75.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 36.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 29.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 6.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 19.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 29.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Scandinavian vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 45.4%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 16.9%), and professional degree (4.2% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 15.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.74%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.75%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.76%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.6% |
Scandinavian vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.6% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 18.5%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 17.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (12.3% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.1%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 3.8%), and disability (12.4% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 4.8%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | African |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |