Somali vs Sri Lankan Community Comparison
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Somali
Sri Lankan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Somalis
Sri Lankans
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Sri Lankan Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 96,044,932 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Sri Lankans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.232. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.035% in Sri Lankans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 35.1 Sri Lankans.
Somali vs Sri Lankan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,782 compared to $93,093, a difference of 22.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $108,270, a difference of 22.2%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $101,960, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $40,496, a difference of 5.6%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $44,014, a difference of 9.0%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $48,040, a difference of 10.3%).
Income Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Average $44,014 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $108,234 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $93,093 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $48,040 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Excellent $56,136 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Excellent $40,496 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $55,470 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $101,960 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $108,270 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $64,201 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Average 25.8% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 42.0%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 40.9%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 38.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 2.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 6.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 13.3%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Excellent 8.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Excellent 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 26.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 15.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 13.2%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 12.7%). 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 0.72%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 26.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 74.9%, a difference of 5.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.38%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 66.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 35.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Fair 74.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 25.6%), single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 21.0%), and family households (57.6% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 17.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.35, a difference of 4.8%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 6.2%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 6.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Good 6.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 67.1%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 45.6%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 44.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 3.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 19.4%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 44.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 6.7%), no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 3.8%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 38.2%, a difference of 0.050%), nursery school (97.1% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.090%), and kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.090%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 95.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 90.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 89.4% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Average 65.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Average 59.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Average 38.2% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Fair 14.7% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Good 1.9% |
Somali vs Sri Lankan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 26.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 16.6%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 15.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.1%), self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.6%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 48.5%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Sri Lankan |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 23.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Good 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Excellent 2.4% |