Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Community Comparison
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Sierra Leoneans
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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191st/ 347
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4,363
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41.1/ 100
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201st/ 347
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Portuguese Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 79,347,828 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Portuguese within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.364. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.133% in Portuguese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 132.9 Portuguese.
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 27.6%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $40,177, a difference of 6.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $99,429, a difference of 6.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($48,286 compared to $48,032, a difference of 0.53%), median household income ($88,463 compared to $88,976, a difference of 0.58%), and per capita income ($43,405 compared to $44,362, a difference of 2.2%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Good $44,362 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Excellent $106,286 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Exceptional $88,976 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Exceptional $48,032 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Excellent $56,663 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Good $40,177 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Exceptional $54,436 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Exceptional $99,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Exceptional $105,309 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Good $61,440 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Tragic 27.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 16.3%), child poverty among girls under 16 (17.6% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 14.6%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.28%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 0.49%), and single male poverty (12.6% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.4%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Excellent 8.4% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 17.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Average 13.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Excellent 20.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Good 16.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 13.6%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 13.5%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 0.26%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.9% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.6% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 7.0%), in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 40.0%, a difference of 6.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.5% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Exceptional 40.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Fair 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 82.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 21.2%), married-couple households (42.9% compared to 47.8%, a difference of 11.4%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.50%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.66%), and births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Tragic 33.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 28.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 25.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 19.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 91.6%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 10.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 19.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 91.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.8% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 20.4%), bachelor's degree (40.1% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 13.0%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.0%), 5th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.030%), and 8th grade (95.6% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.11%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Average 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Average 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Poor 95.5% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Poor 93.3% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 92.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 63.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 57.2% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 44.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 35.5% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Poor 13.9% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Fair 1.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Portuguese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 38.3%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 31.4%), and male disability (10.5% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 16.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.4% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.31%), disability age 65 to 74 (23.2% compared to 23.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 5.9%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Portuguese |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Fair 23.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |