Somali vs Afghan Community Comparison
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3,155
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29.1/ 100
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7,658
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74.1/ 100
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Afghan Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 66,389,677 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.240. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.034% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 33.7 Afghans.
Somali vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,782 compared to $97,026, a difference of 28.0%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $68,951, a difference of 27.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $112,676, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $43,077, a difference of 12.4%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $46,268, a difference of 14.6%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $51,112, a difference of 17.3%).
Income Metric | Somali | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Excellent 24.9% |
Somali vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 32.6%), male poverty (14.3% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 30.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 30.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 4.0%), married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 4.6%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 15.9%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Afghan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Somali vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 13.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 11.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.86%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 1.3%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 3.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Afghan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.4% |
Somali vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 25.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 5.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (87.1% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.11%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Somali vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 23.1%), single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 19.4%), and family households (57.6% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.31, a difference of 3.6%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 7.1%), and divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 9.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Afghan |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Somali vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 44.3%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 38.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 34.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 3.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 15.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 34.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Somali vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.2% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 16.0%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 14.8%), and no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (92.1% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.030%), 10th grade (93.2% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.070%), and 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.3%, a difference of 0.090%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Excellent 2.0% |
Somali vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 27.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 25.7%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 0.79%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 0.84%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Afghan |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Excellent 2.4% |