Somali vs Icelander Community Comparison
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Somali
Icelander
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Somalis
Icelanders
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,070
SOCIAL INDEX
78.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
89th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Icelander Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 68,614,945 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Icelanders within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.118. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Icelanders. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 4.5 Icelanders.
Somali vs Icelander Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 29.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $102,261, a difference of 15.4%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $95,560, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $39,109, a difference of 2.0%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,247, a difference of 5.3%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $46,916, a difference of 7.7%).
Income Metric | Somali | Icelander |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Excellent $44,987 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Good $104,282 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Good $85,797 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Good $46,916 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Good $55,415 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Fair $39,109 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $51,247 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Good $95,560 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Good $102,261 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Average $61,270 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 27.5% |
Somali vs Icelander Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 36.1%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 36.1%), and family poverty (11.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 34.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 0.13%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 5.9%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 10.3%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Icelander |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Good 11.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Excellent 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 21.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 13.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Excellent 16.3% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Excellent 15.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 12.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Fair 29.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Somali vs Icelander Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 24.6%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 15.9%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.42%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 0.78%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.80%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Icelander |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Excellent 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Average 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Somali vs Icelander Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 10.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.6%, a difference of 5.4%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 76.9%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.94%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 1.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Icelander |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 65.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 40.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Average 82.8% |
Somali vs Icelander Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 25.6%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 47.0%, a difference of 20.6%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.19, a difference of 0.39%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 1.4%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Icelander |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 63.3% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Good 47.0% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Excellent 30.3% |
Somali vs Icelander Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 46.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 32.9%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 1.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 58.0%, a difference of 13.6%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 14.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Icelander |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 9.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 58.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 21.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Somali vs Icelander Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 68.3%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 17.2%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.3%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.3%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Icelander |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 95.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 92.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 90.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 68.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 62.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Excellent 39.5% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Somali vs Icelander Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Icelander communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 16.0%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 13.4%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.62%), male disability (11.4% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 0.92%), and disability (11.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 0.99%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Icelander |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Fair 11.8% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Poor 11.6% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 23.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 17.6% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |