Somali vs Syrian Community Comparison
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Somalis
Syrians
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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7,975
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77.2/ 100
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97th/ 347
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Syrian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 78,768,969 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Syrians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.079. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Syrians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 0.7 Syrians.
Somali vs Syrian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 29.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $107,207, a difference of 21.0%), and median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $58,187, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,353, a difference of 5.5%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $40,727, a difference of 6.2%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $48,934, a difference of 12.3%).
Income Metric | Somali | Syrian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $46,837 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $109,299 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $89,830 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $48,934 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $58,187 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Excellent $40,727 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Poor $51,353 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $99,215 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $107,207 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $63,494 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 27.6% |
Somali vs Syrian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 34.5%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 33.3%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 32.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 2.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 13.8%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 14.1%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Syrian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Excellent 8.6% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 19.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 12.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 16.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 15.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Good 15.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 20.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Poor 16.6% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Excellent 28.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Excellent 11.0% |
Somali vs Syrian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 15.4%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 14.9%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 13.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 0.23%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.38%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Syrian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Excellent 17.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Average 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Somali vs Syrian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 20.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Syrian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Average 65.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Average 79.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Fair 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Fair 82.6% |
Somali vs Syrian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 25.3%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 22.2%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 47.5%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.19, a difference of 0.27%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 1.9%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 4.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Syrian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Good 64.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Excellent 27.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Excellent 47.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Excellent 30.2% |
Somali vs Syrian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 24.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 20.2%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.3%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 9.9%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 12.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Syrian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Excellent 90.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Average 19.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Average 6.3% |
Somali vs Syrian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 57.2%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 25.1%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.1%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Syrian |
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 98.1% |
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 97.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 95.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 94.5% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 93.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 92.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 90.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 67.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 61.9% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 49.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 41.1% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Somali vs Syrian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Syrian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 17.6%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 16.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.24%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and male disability (11.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Syrian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Average 11.7% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Average 11.2% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Good 11.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Poor 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Excellent 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Average 2.5% |