Somali vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Somalis
Sierra Leoneans
3,155
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29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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191st/ 347
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Sierra Leonean Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 50,797,172 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.287. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.023% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 22.5 Sierra Leoneans.
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $65,038, a difference of 20.4%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $57,272, a difference of 17.7%), and median household income ($75,782 compared to $88,463, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 1.0%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $43,405, a difference of 7.5%), and median family income ($94,085 compared to $103,859, a difference of 10.4%).
Income Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 32.1%), single female poverty (25.2% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 27.7%), and male poverty (14.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 24.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 4.4%), receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 11.8%), and married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 12.8%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 27.6%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 26.5%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.14%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.55%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 20.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 3.9%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (87.1% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 81.5%, a difference of 0.060%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 0.31%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 0.38%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 84.5% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 13.4%), family households (57.6% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 10.8%), and married-couple households (39.0% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.9%), single mother households (7.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 2.9%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.30, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 34.9% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 17.1%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 13.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 0.010%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.050%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 3.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 27.0%), master's degree (14.2% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 18.2%), and doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (65.8% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.25%), 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.6%, a difference of 0.51%), and high school diploma (88.6% compared to 89.1%, a difference of 0.56%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Excellent 2.0% |
Somali vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 19.5%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 10.5%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 0.30%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.39%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 2.5%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |