Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Community Comparison
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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191st/ 347
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7,460
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72.1/ 100
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Sri Lankan Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 80,609,286 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Sri Lankans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.276. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.232% in Sri Lankans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 232.0 Sri Lankans.
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 20.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $101,960, a difference of 9.1%), and median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $40,496, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($48,286 compared to $48,040, a difference of 0.51%), householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $64,201, a difference of 1.3%), and per capita income ($43,405 compared to $44,014, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Average $44,014 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Exceptional $108,234 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Exceptional $93,093 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Exceptional $48,040 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Excellent $56,136 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Excellent $40,496 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Exceptional $55,470 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Exceptional $101,960 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Exceptional $108,270 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Exceptional $64,201 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Average 25.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (17.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 21.3%), child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 19.2%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.1%), single mother poverty (27.4% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 2.7%), and single female poverty (19.7% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 3.0%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Excellent 8.5% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Excellent 10.6% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Exceptional 26.7% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Fair 12.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 19.8%), male unemployment (6.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.5%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 18.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 3.4%), and female unemployment (5.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 5.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 5.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (84.5% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 66.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Tragic 35.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Fair 74.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 24.5%), births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 20.4%), and married-couple households (42.9% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.30 compared to 3.35, a difference of 1.7%), family households with children (28.9% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 2.4%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 4.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Good 6.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 45.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 42.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 28.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 3.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 15.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 28.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 31.8%), master's degree (16.8% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 14.0%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.76%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.77%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 96.9%, a difference of 0.79%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.8% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 94.4% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.0% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 90.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Tragic 89.4% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Average 65.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Average 59.4% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Average 38.2% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Fair 14.7% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Good 1.9% |
Sierra Leonean vs Sri Lankan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 15.1%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.27%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.67%), and male disability (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.75%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Sri Lankan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Good 23.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 48.5% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Good 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |