Somali vs Ugandan Community Comparison
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Somali
Ugandan
Social Comparison
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Somalis
Ugandans
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,220
SOCIAL INDEX
59.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
159th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Ugandan Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 55,342,066 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Ugandans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.080. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Ugandans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 4.1 Ugandans.
Somali vs Ugandan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $103,472, a difference of 16.8%), median household income ($75,782 compared to $87,557, a difference of 15.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $96,667, a difference of 15.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $50,923, a difference of 4.7%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $40,889, a difference of 6.7%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $47,854, a difference of 9.8%).
Income Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Excellent $45,047 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Excellent $106,541 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Excellent $87,557 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Excellent $47,854 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Good $55,290 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $40,889 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $50,923 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Good $96,667 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Excellent $103,472 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Average $61,177 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 24.1% |
Somali vs Ugandan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 23.2%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 22.2%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 7.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 7.6%), and married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 8.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Poor 14.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 22.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 13.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Poor 18.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Poor 17.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Poor 17.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Poor 17.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Good 11.9% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Somali vs Ugandan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 50.3%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 20.2%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Average 11.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 12.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Somali vs Ugandan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 38.9%, a difference of 16.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 67.4%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.20%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.3%, a difference of 0.41%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 0.56%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 67.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 38.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.7% |
Somali vs Ugandan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 15.7%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 43.8%, a difference of 12.4%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.23, a difference of 1.1%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 61.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 43.8% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Average 3.23 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Excellent 30.1% |
Somali vs Ugandan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 13.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 9.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 53.5%, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 88.9%, a difference of 0.17%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 3.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 53.5%, a difference of 4.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 11.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 88.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 53.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 17.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Somali vs Ugandan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 43.3%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 27.2%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 24.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.87%), 9th grade (94.3% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.87%), and 11th grade (92.1% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.87%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Good 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Average 97.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Average 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Excellent 94.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Excellent 89.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Good 86.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Excellent 66.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 61.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Somali vs Ugandan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Ugandan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 13.7%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 10.4%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.17%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 2.8%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 3.8%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Ugandan |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Excellent 11.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Average 11.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |