Sierra Leonean vs American Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean
American
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Sierra Leoneans
Americans
4,851
SOCIAL INDEX
46.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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American Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 83,356,644 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Americans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.038. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.038% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 38.0 Americans.
Sierra Leonean vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 29.8%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $35,777, a difference of 19.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,272 compared to $48,860, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $50,761, a difference of 6.9%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $84,791, a difference of 10.2%), and per capita income ($43,405 compared to $39,039, a difference of 11.2%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Tragic 27.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (12.6% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 25.1%), single female poverty (19.7% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 24.1%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.56%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 1.4%), and family poverty (9.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 3.2%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 20.5%), male unemployment (6.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.0%), and unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.46%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 2.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 10.9%), in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 7.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.5% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 4.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 80.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 17.9%), married-couple households (42.9% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 11.8%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.87%), family households (63.9% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 2.6%), and average family size (3.30 compared to 3.16, a difference of 4.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Tragic 36.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 43.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 27.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 3.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 13.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 23.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 39.9%), master's degree (16.8% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 36.4%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (89.1% compared to 89.1%, a difference of 0.020%), 11th grade (92.6% compared to 92.7%, a difference of 0.14%), and 12th grade, no diploma (91.1% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 55.7%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 51.1%), and male disability (10.5% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.4% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 2.1%), cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 4.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.2% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 11.3%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |