Somali vs Native/Alaskan Community Comparison
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1,140
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9.0/ 100
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Native/Alaskan Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 98,213,115 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Natives/Alaskans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.066. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Natives/Alaskans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 4.5 Natives/Alaskans.
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($40,367 compared to $33,279, a difference of 21.3%), median family income ($94,085 compared to $80,908, a difference of 16.3%), and wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $47,704, a difference of 2.0%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $52,081, a difference of 3.7%), and median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $44,775, a difference of 9.5%).
Income Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $33,279 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $80,908 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $67,879 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $38,896 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $44,775 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $33,806 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $47,704 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $75,647 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $79,816 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $52,081 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (14.5% compared to 22.4%, a difference of 54.2%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 48.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 41.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 1.1%), single female poverty (25.2% compared to 28.2%, a difference of 11.9%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 12.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 18.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 14.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 19.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 20.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 25.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 23.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 24.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 24.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 19.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 28.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 22.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 36.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 14.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 15.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 17.3% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 74.0%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 66.9%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 65.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 6.6%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 16.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 21.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 9.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 11.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 11.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 7.2% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 36.6%, a difference of 23.4%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 60.6%, a difference of 14.1%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 77.1%, a difference of 8.3%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 78.9%, a difference of 8.6%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 79.2%, a difference of 8.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 60.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Average 36.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 72.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 79.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 77.1% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 43.0%, a difference of 39.9%), single father households (2.5% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 28.1%), and family households (57.6% compared to 66.4%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.5% compared to 42.8%, a difference of 3.2%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 3.7%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 6.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 66.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 43.5% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.45 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 3.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 8.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 42.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 43.0% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 63.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 40.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 57.0%, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.8%, a difference of 0.90%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 4.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 57.0%, a difference of 11.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Average 89.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 57.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 22.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 26.3%, a difference of 44.9%), master's degree (14.2% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 42.9%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 39.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.2%, a difference of 0.090%), 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.6%, a difference of 0.25%), and 9th grade (94.3% compared to 93.9%, a difference of 0.39%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 90.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 87.7% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 85.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 56.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 50.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 34.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 26.3% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 9.9% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.0% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Tragic 1.3% |
Somali vs Native/Alaskan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Native/Alaskan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 61.9%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 52.2%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 48.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 6.3%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 9.3%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 53.1%, a difference of 11.5%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Native/Alaskan |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 14.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 15.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 30.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 53.1% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 3.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 4.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |