Somali vs Norwegian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 98,411,276 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Norwegians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.014. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.009% in Norwegians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 9.3 Norwegians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 36.4%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $103,682, a difference of 17.0%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $96,866, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,802, a difference of 1.2%), median earnings ($43,567 compared to $46,865, a difference of 7.6%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $53,127, a difference of 9.2%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (11.2% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 62.7%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 62.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 60.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.0%), single father poverty (14.5% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 9.5%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 14.7%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 31.2%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 28.7%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 27.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.090%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 0.99%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 3.4%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 5.3%), in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 46.2%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 0.58%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 81.0%, a difference of 0.79%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 37.5%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 27.0%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 50.2%, a difference of 21.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.5%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 3.5%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.08, a difference of 3.8%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 70.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 59.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 47.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 93.7%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 23.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 47.5%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 117.7%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 5.1%), and ged/equivalency (85.0% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 1.1%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 1.6%), and nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.7%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 39.7%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 33.8%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.3% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.71%), vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability (11.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.6%).