Somali vs Turkish Community Comparison
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Turkish Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 80,466,985 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Turks within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.408. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Turks. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 2.4 Turks.
Somali vs Turkish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $117,814, a difference of 33.0%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $110,318, a difference of 31.7%), and median household income ($75,782 compared to $99,389, a difference of 31.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $54,266, a difference of 11.5%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $44,695, a difference of 16.6%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $53,919, a difference of 23.8%).
Income Metric | Somali | Turkish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $52,391 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $121,202 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $99,389 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $53,919 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $64,253 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $44,695 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $54,266 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $110,318 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $117,814 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $68,037 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 27.7% |
Somali vs Turkish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 57.3%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 55.7%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 53.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 8.6%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 9.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 13.3%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Turkish |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 13.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Somali vs Turkish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 19.4%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 15.7%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 1.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 1.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Turkish |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Good 17.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Excellent 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Good 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Average 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Somali vs Turkish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 27.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 0.29%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 0.64%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 0.66%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Turkish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 35.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.8% |
Somali vs Turkish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 37.2%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 26.7%), and married-couple households (39.0% compared to 47.8%, a difference of 22.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.16, a difference of 1.0%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.8%), and family households (57.6% compared to 63.6%, a difference of 10.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Turkish |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 63.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Somali vs Turkish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 14.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.3%, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 88.4%, a difference of 0.69%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 6.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.3%, a difference of 6.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Turkish |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 11.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 88.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Poor 54.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 18.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Somali vs Turkish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 64.2%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 52.3%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 50.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Turkish |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.8% |
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 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 95.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 88.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 70.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 53.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 46.2% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 19.9% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Somali vs Turkish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Turkish communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 33.5%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 19.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 2.0%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 4.2%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 4.4%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Turkish |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 21.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 45.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |