Somali vs Immigrants Community Comparison
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Somali
Immigrants
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Somalis
Immigrants
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,042
SOCIAL INDEX
28.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
235th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Immigrants Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,332,035 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Immigrants within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.497. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.474% in Immigrants. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 474.1 Immigrants.
Somali vs Immigrants Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 18.3%), median household income ($75,782 compared to $85,818, a difference of 13.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $99,943, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $39,328, a difference of 2.6%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $43,010, a difference of 6.6%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $46,478, a difference of 6.7%).
Income Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Fair $43,010 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Fair $100,962 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Good $85,818 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Average $46,478 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Average $54,168 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Fair $39,328 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $53,201 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Average $94,423 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Average $99,943 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Fair $59,656 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Excellent 25.1% |
Somali vs Immigrants Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 30.1%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 20.2%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 0.83%), married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 4.2%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 4.2%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 10.0% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 19.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Poor 14.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.9% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.0% |
Somali vs Immigrants Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 22.6%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 16.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 0.35%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.95%), and male unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Average 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Fair 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Somali vs Immigrants Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 30.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 6.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.4%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Excellent 65.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 79.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 34.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 74.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 82.1% |
Somali vs Immigrants Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 18.8%), family households (57.6% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 14.7%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.0%), average family size (3.20 compared to 3.33, a difference of 4.1%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 32.7%, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 66.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.33 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Poor 45.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Fair 32.7% |
Somali vs Immigrants Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 35.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 23.8%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.1%, a difference of 1.1%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 6.1%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 7.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 11.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Good 90.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Excellent 20.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Somali vs Immigrants Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 5.7%), college, under 1 year (65.8% compared to 62.5%, a difference of 5.3%), and no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (96.8% compared to 96.9%, a difference of 0.040%), 2nd grade (97.0% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.13%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.16%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.2% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.9% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 93.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 92.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 91.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 89.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 88.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 85.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 82.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 62.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 57.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Poor 44.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Fair 36.7% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Fair 14.6% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Somali vs Immigrants Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Immigrants communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 20.4%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.0%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 1.2%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 1.3%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.8%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Immigrants |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Excellent 6.0% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Poor 2.5% |