Scandinavian vs South African Community Comparison
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Scandinavians
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7,944
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76.9/ 100
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86.0/ 100
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South African Integration in Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 174,068,070 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.695. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.017% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 17.1 South Africans.
Scandinavian vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($43,848 compared to $50,044, a difference of 14.1%), median male earnings ($55,527 compared to $61,460, a difference of 10.7%), and median earnings ($46,433 compared to $50,752, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $51,383, a difference of 2.5%), wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 3.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,969 compared to $109,719, a difference of 6.6%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Tragic 28.0% |
Scandinavian vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.1% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 12.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.4% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 11.7%), and married-couple family poverty (4.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.1% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 0.54%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 1.1%), and single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Scandinavian vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 29.5%), female unemployment (4.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 13.7%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.6% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 1.4%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.4% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Good 5.4% |
Scandinavian vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 18.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.5% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 4.6%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.55%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 0.050%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.9% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.060%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.11%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Fair 82.6% |
Scandinavian vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 11.3%), married-couple households (49.6% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 4.9%), and currently married (49.5% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 4.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.14 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.94%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.4%), and family households with children (28.0% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Excellent 30.5% |
Scandinavian vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 46.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 28.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 22.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 3.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 10.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 22.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Fair 6.2% |
Scandinavian vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 34.5%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 27.6%), and master's degree (14.4% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.30%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.30%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.30%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Scandinavian vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and South African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 37.9%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 18.3%), and hearing disability (3.6% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 0.20%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 1.3%), and disability age over 75 (46.6% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | South African |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Exceptional 2.3% |