Somali vs Irish Community Comparison
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Somali
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Somalis
Irish
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,960
SOCIAL INDEX
67.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
134th/ 347
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Irish Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,299,651 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Irish within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.355. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.125% in Irish. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 125.5 Irish.
Somali vs Irish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 34.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $103,067, a difference of 16.3%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $96,730, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $39,291, a difference of 2.5%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,317, a difference of 5.5%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $47,276, a difference of 8.5%).
Income Metric | Somali | Irish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Good $44,679 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Excellent $105,453 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Good $86,145 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Good $47,276 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Excellent $56,464 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Fair $39,291 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Poor $51,317 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Good $96,730 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Good $103,067 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Average $61,097 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 28.5% |
Somali vs Irish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 42.1%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 41.0%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 39.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 6.0%), single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 9.3%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 10.2%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Irish |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 20.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Fair 13.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 18.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Somali vs Irish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 19.3%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 19.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.83%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 3.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Irish |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.1% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Somali vs Irish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 7.9%), in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 42.0%, a difference of 7.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 3.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Irish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 42.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Fair 82.6% |
Somali vs Irish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 29.4%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 24.7%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 0.33%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 26.8%, a difference of 0.57%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.10, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Irish |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Average 64.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 26.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 48.6% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.10 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Fair 32.2% |
Somali vs Irish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 47.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 40.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 34.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 4.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 60.1%, a difference of 17.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 34.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Irish |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 93.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 60.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Somali vs Irish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 104.2%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 7.9%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (65.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.37%), college, 1 year or more (59.9% compared to 59.6%, a difference of 0.47%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 0.68%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Irish |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Average 59.6% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Average 46.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Average 37.6% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Average 15.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Good 1.9% |
Somali vs Irish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Irish communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 41.3%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 33.2%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 18.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.8%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.5%, a difference of 2.3%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 4.6%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Irish |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.9% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Fair 2.5% |