Somali vs Japanese Community Comparison
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Japanese Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 83,604,448 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Japanese within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.320. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.024% in Japanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 24.2 Japanese.
Somali vs Japanese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 12.0%), median household income ($75,782 compared to $83,395, a difference of 10.1%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $91,624, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,528, a difference of 0.51%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $39,870, a difference of 1.3%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $44,825, a difference of 2.9%).
Income Metric | Somali | Japanese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $39,870 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $97,288 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Fair $83,395 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $44,825 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $51,473 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,528 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Good $52,365 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Poor $91,624 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Poor $96,834 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $57,919 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 23.8% |
Somali vs Japanese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 33.7%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 19.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 19.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.72%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.97%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Japanese |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 9.9% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Poor 14.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Poor 18.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 17.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Somali vs Japanese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 22.9%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 18.1%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and male unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Japanese |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Somali vs Japanese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 37.5%, a difference of 20.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.3%, a difference of 5.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.3%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Japanese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 65.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Excellent 37.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Good 75.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 81.6% |
Somali vs Japanese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 16.0%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 14.4%), and family households (57.6% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.5% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 1.5%), average family size (3.20 compared to 3.35, a difference of 4.7%), and divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 4.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Japanese |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 29.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 44.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 35.2% |
Somali vs Japanese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 53.1%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 34.6%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 1.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 12.5%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 16.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Japanese |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 9.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 90.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 57.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Somali vs Japanese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 16.3%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 15.2%), and bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 33.3%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.40%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 0.40%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.41%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Japanese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 95.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 93.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 92.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 91.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 89.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 88.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 55.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 41.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 33.3% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Somali vs Japanese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 18.0%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 9.7%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 9.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 1.9%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 2.0%), and female disability (12.3% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Japanese |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 11.7% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 50.2% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Average 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |