Somali vs Northern European Community Comparison
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Northern European Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 93,018,249 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Northern Europeans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.270. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.006% in Northern Europeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 6.3 Northern Europeans.
Somali vs Northern European Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 28.3%, a difference of 33.2%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $107,870, a difference of 21.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $100,457, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $40,491, a difference of 5.6%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,678, a difference of 6.2%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $48,887, a difference of 12.2%).
Income Metric | Somali | Northern European |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $47,698 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $110,635 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $90,446 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $48,887 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $58,588 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Excellent $40,491 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Fair $51,678 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $100,457 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $107,870 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $64,658 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 28.3% |
Somali vs Northern European Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 44.9%), family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 43.4%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 42.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 1.1%), single father poverty (14.5% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 12.1%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 13.7%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Northern European |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 16.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Excellent 28.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Somali vs Northern European Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 18.0%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 15.7%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.7%), and female unemployment (5.0% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 4.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Northern European |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Somali vs Northern European Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 40.2%, a difference of 12.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 6.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 0.98%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Northern European |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 40.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Average 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Average 82.7% |
Somali vs Northern European Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 30.6%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 24.2%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.6%, a difference of 0.54%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 1.8%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.13, a difference of 2.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Northern European |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.13 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Excellent 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Excellent 30.6% |
Somali vs Northern European Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 45.0%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 38.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 36.0%). 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 59.9%, a difference of 17.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 36.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Northern European |
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 59.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 22.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Somali vs Northern European Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 86.0%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 27.5%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 26.2%). 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 | Northern European |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.6% |
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 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.3% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 69.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 62.9% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 41.0% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Somali vs Northern European Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Northern European communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 29.3%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 25.1%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 0.23%), female disability (12.3% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.30%), and disability (11.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 1.7%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Northern European |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |