Somali vs Italian Community Comparison
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Somali
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Somalis
Italians
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,365
SOCIAL INDEX
81.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
74th/ 347
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Italian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,295,732 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Italians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.593. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.082% in Italians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 81.6 Italians.
Somali vs Italian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 28.1%, a difference of 32.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $104,215, a difference of 24.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $110,224, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $41,505, a difference of 8.3%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $53,426, a difference of 9.8%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $49,915, a difference of 14.6%).
Income Metric | Somali | Italian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $47,574 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $112,372 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $92,475 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $49,915 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $59,551 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $41,505 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $53,426 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $104,215 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $110,224 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $63,885 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 28.1% |
Somali vs Italian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 51.6%), family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 51.4%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 48.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.82%), single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 16.3%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 20.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Italian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 18.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 12.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 17.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Somali vs Italian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 19.5%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 18.5%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 3.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Italian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Fair 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Excellent 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Somali vs Italian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 12.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 7.1%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 76.5%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.75%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 0.93%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Italian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Excellent 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Somali vs Italian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 34.5%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 25.7%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.8%, a difference of 0.11%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 26.8%, a difference of 0.49%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.12, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Italian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 64.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 26.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.12 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 48.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Good 11.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Good 30.8% |
Somali vs Italian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 31.3%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 27.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 3.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 58.4%, a difference of 14.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 27.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Italian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 58.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 20.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Excellent 6.6% |
Somali vs Italian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 90.8%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 15.4%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.5%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.5%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.5%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Italian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 88.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 67.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Excellent 61.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Excellent 2.0% |
Somali vs Italian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Italian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 29.5%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 22.5%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.47%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.51%), and female disability (12.3% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 0.77%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Italian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 22.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 45.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.4% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Good 2.4% |