Somali vs Spanish Community Comparison
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4,224
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Spanish Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 91,980,992 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Spanish within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.219. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.007% in Spanish. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 7.0 Spanish.
Somali vs Spanish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 27.1%, a difference of 27.9%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $60,795, a difference of 12.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $98,554, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,098, a difference of 0.62%), median earnings ($43,567 compared to $45,432, a difference of 4.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $50,813, a difference of 4.4%).
Income Metric | Somali | Spanish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Poor $42,249 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Fair $99,977 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Fair $83,343 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Poor $45,432 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Fair $53,576 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,098 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $50,813 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Fair $92,200 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Fair $98,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Average $60,795 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 27.1% |
Somali vs Spanish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 25.6%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 24.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 24.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 2.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 3.6%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 8.2%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Spanish |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Poor 12.8% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Poor 11.7% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Fair 13.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Fair 17.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 22.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Poor 16.7% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 30.1% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 12.0% |
Somali vs Spanish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 20.9%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 17.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.6%), unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Spanish |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Good 11.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Good 17.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Poor 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Good 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.4% |
Somali vs Spanish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 39.3%, a difference of 14.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 8.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 78.2%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 81.3%, a difference of 2.8%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Spanish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 63.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 78.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 39.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 81.3% |
Somali vs Spanish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 21.0%), single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 16.9%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 47.0%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.23, a difference of 0.86%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.1%), and divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Spanish |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Excellent 47.2% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Average 3.23 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Good 47.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 34.1% |
Somali vs Spanish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 57.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 42.9%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 38.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 3.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 60.2%, a difference of 17.8%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 38.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Spanish |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 60.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 23.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Somali vs Spanish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 56.5%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 6.7%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 44.4%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 0.050%), ged/equivalency (85.0% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 0.47%), and 12th grade, no diploma (90.6% compared to 91.1%, a difference of 0.59%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Spanish |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.2% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 97.8% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Excellent 96.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Excellent 96.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Excellent 95.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Average 89.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Fair 85.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Fair 64.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 44.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Somali vs Spanish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Spanish communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 32.4%), vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 22.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 18.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 0.51%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 1.6%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Spanish |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.8% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 24.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Average 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |