Somali vs Sudanese Community Comparison
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Somali
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Somalis
Sudanese
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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4,867
SOCIAL INDEX
46.2/ 100
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190th/ 347
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Sudanese Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 65,094,519 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Sudanese within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.255. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.019% in Sudanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 19.4 Sudanese.
Somali vs Sudanese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 24.0%, a difference of 12.9%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $58,281, a difference of 7.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $93,718, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,215, a difference of 0.31%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $84,401, a difference of 0.78%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $44,419, a difference of 2.0%).
Income Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $41,695 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $96,783 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $78,529 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $44,419 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $51,216 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,215 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $46,982 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $84,401 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $93,718 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $58,281 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 24.0% |
Somali vs Sudanese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 14.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 13.7%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 1.0%), married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 2.9%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 4.9%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 14.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 10.0% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 15.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 23.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 19.3% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 18.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 18.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 22.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 30.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Good 10.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 12.0% |
Somali vs Sudanese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 23.5%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 23.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 17.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 0.44%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.56%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.93%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 15.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.3% |
Somali vs Sudanese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 5.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 68.0%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (87.1% compared to 85.9%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 0.62%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.76%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 80.8%, a difference of 0.94%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 68.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 42.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Excellent 83.0% |
Somali vs Sudanese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 8.8%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 42.1%, a difference of 7.9%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 32.4%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.20, a difference of 0.090%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 1.3%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 60.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Fair 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 42.1% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.9% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 43.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Fair 32.4% |
Somali vs Sudanese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.9%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 11.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.3%, a difference of 1.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 53.6%, a difference of 4.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 10.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Excellent 9.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Excellent 90.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 53.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 17.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Somali vs Sudanese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 27.0%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 19.5%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (92.1% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 0.44%), 12th grade, no diploma (90.6% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.47%), and 10th grade (93.2% compared to 93.6%, a difference of 0.49%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
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 97.7% |
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% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Fair 95.9% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Fair 94.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Average 92.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Fair 85.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Good 66.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Good 15.3% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Excellent 4.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Somali vs Sudanese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Sudanese communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 11.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 8.1%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 0.070%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.19%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.5%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Sudanese |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Good 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Good 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Fair 47.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |