Somali vs Scandinavian Community Comparison
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Somali
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Social Comparison
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Somalis
Scandinavians
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Scandinavian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 96,802,145 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Scandinavians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.285. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.021% in Scandinavians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 21.1 Scandinavians.
Somali vs Scandinavian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 37.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $102,969, a difference of 16.2%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $95,596, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,306, a difference of 0.070%), median earnings ($43,567 compared to $46,433, a difference of 6.6%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $52,654, a difference of 8.2%).
Income Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Average $43,848 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Good $104,410 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Good $86,073 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Average $46,433 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Good $55,527 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,306 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Good $52,654 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Good $95,596 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Good $102,969 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Good $61,586 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 29.1% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 48.9%), family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 47.2%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 46.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.51%), single father poverty (14.5% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 12.1%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 12.6%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Fair 20.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Excellent 13.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 23.9%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 20.8%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 20.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 1.8%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.5% |
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 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 6.4%), in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 43.6%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (87.1% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 2.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.67%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 78.5%, a difference of 0.93%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Fair 65.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 43.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 78.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Excellent 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Good 83.0% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 30.7%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 27.1%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.14, a difference of 1.9%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 2.2%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 3.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Poor 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 58.8%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 56.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 46.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 4.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 21.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 46.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 93.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 62.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 95.7%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 4.7%), and ged/equivalency (85.0% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (46.8% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 0.22%), master's degree (14.2% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 1.1%), and nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.6%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 67.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Excellent 61.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Good 46.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Average 37.5% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Fair 14.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Somali vs Scandinavian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Scandinavian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 30.8%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 28.6%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 0.68%), female disability (12.3% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 2.0%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Scandinavian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Average 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |