Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Scandinavian
Subsaharan African
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Scandinavians
Sub-Saharan Africans
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
330th/ 347
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Subsaharan African Integration in Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 432,872,715 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.134. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.021% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 20.6 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 27.5%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,969 compared to $90,691, a difference of 13.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,596 compared to $84,235, a difference of 13.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,306 compared to $38,391, a difference of 0.22%), median earnings ($46,433 compared to $44,118, a difference of 5.2%), and householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $48,691, a difference of 8.1%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 44.8%), family poverty (7.6% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 42.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.1% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 40.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 4.0%), single male poverty (13.1% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 4.4%), and single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 8.4%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 29.3%), unemployment (4.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 27.4%), and male unemployment (4.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 5.7%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 6.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 6.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 13.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.5% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.0% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.060%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.38%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.52%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | 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 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 35.7%), births to unmarried women (29.8% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 23.1%), and married-couple households (49.6% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 19.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (28.0% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 1.5%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and average family size (3.14 compared to 3.25, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 36.7% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 74.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 39.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 32.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 6.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 19.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 32.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 53.4%), college, under 1 year (67.7% compared to 63.2%, a difference of 7.1%), and associate's degree (46.9% compared to 43.9%, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.4% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 0.77%), nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.87%), and kindergarten (98.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.88%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Scandinavian vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.6% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 25.2%), disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 18.0%), and cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 1.3%), female disability (12.5% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age over 75 (46.6% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 3.4%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |