Somali vs Nonimmigrants Community Comparison
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Somali
Nonimmigrants
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Somalis
Nonimmigrants
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,083
SOCIAL INDEX
28.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
234th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Nonimmigrants Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,334,522 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Nonimmigrants within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.473. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.481% in Nonimmigrants. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 481.5 Nonimmigrants.
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 28.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $94,448, a difference of 6.6%), and median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $52,170, a difference of 6.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($40,367 compared to $40,669, a difference of 0.75%), median earnings ($43,567 compared to $44,117, a difference of 1.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $49,348, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $40,669 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $96,231 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $79,429 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $44,117 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $52,170 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $37,024 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $49,348 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $88,301 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $94,448 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $57,426 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 27.2% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (14.5% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 29.8%), male poverty (14.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 17.6%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 32.2%, a difference of 1.2%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 3.6%), and single female poverty (25.2% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 6.9%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 14.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 21.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 19.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 23.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 32.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Poor 12.4% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 28.2%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 26.1%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.68%), unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.89%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Fair 17.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 10.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.7% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants 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 63.5%, a difference of 8.9%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 78.1%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 2.9%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 63.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 78.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 81.2% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 20.2%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 15.6%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.19, a difference of 0.34%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 1.6%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 64.8% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Good 27.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Good 46.9% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Poor 6.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Good 46.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 35.5% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 43.7%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 39.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 34.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.2%, a difference of 3.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 58.8%, a difference of 15.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 34.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 58.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 63.4%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 34.2%, a difference of 11.7%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (85.0% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.21%), 12th grade, no diploma (90.6% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.53%), and high school diploma (88.6% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 0.61%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 95.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Excellent 94.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Average 89.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 62.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 56.5% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 42.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 34.2% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Tragic 1.7% |
Somali vs Nonimmigrants Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Nonimmigrants communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 33.9%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 29.8%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 24.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 0.30%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Nonimmigrants |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Fair 17.4% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |