Somali vs Spanish American Community Comparison
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29.1/ 100
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1,871
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Spanish American Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 49,470,117 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Spanish Americans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.446. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.009% in Spanish Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 9.3 Spanish Americans.
Somali vs Spanish American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 16.0%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $57,021, a difference of 5.6%), and median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $36,391, a difference of 5.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $49,008, a difference of 0.040%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $83,722, a difference of 0.040%), and median household income ($75,782 compared to $75,386, a difference of 0.52%).
Income Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $39,012 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $90,322 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $75,386 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $42,316 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $49,008 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $36,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $46,913 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $83,722 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $87,836 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $57,021 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Somali vs Spanish American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (14.5% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 16.3%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 14.7%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.2% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 0.090%), single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 32.3%, a difference of 0.84%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 21.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 16.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 19.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 19.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 19.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 24.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 32.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.0% |
Somali vs Spanish American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 24.3%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 24.2%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 18.8%). 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 0.26%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.55%), and male unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Average 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Somali vs Spanish American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 15.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 8.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 77.8%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.2%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 4.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 63.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 39.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 75.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 80.1% |
Somali vs Spanish American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 25.5%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 14.1%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 12.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.24, a difference of 1.4%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.8%), and divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 44.5% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 45.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 38.6% |
Somali vs Spanish American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 58.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 42.2%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 2.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 58.9%, a difference of 15.2%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 21.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 91.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 58.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 23.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Somali vs Spanish American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 37.0%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 33.1%, a difference of 15.3%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.3% compared to 94.2%, a difference of 0.020%), 10th grade (93.2% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.26%), and 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.30%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Fair 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Fair 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.9% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 89.9% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 83.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 62.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 56.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 41.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 13.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Poor 1.7% |
Somali vs Spanish American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 47.2%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 4.0%, a difference of 43.5%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 23.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 25.9%, a difference of 3.4%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 4.9%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 5.1%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Spanish American |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 50.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 4.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.1% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |