Somali vs Vietnamese Community Comparison
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Vietnamese Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 69,538,250 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Vietnamese within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.381. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.010% in Vietnamese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 10.3 Vietnamese.
Somali vs Vietnamese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $56,127, a difference of 15.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $92,089, a difference of 10.0%), and median household income ($75,782 compared to $82,248, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 1.1%), median family income ($94,085 compared to $96,123, a difference of 2.2%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $56,143, a difference of 4.0%).
Income Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Poor $42,368 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $96,123 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Poor $82,248 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Average $46,172 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Poor $52,525 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Excellent $40,377 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $56,127 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Fair $92,089 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $93,788 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $56,143 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 21.0% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 28.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 20.0%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 2.6%), female poverty (16.6% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 2.8%), and poverty (15.4% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 2.8%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 15.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 16.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 21.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 19.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 19.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 19.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 19.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 22.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 30.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 7.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 14.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 15.9% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 15.7% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 38.4%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 37.1%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 35.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 3.5%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.8%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 4.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.5% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 14.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 21.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Good 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 29.6%, a difference of 52.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 70.6%, a difference of 12.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 80.8%, a difference of 3.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 78.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 29.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 70.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 80.8% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 22.7%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 16.6%), and single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 12.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 1.8%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 3.7%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.37, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 43.6% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.37 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Poor 6.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 44.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Excellent 30.2% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 26.2%, a difference of 138.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 32.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 30.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 73.8%, a difference of 20.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 29.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 30.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 26.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 73.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 38.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 3.9% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.2% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 11.1%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 9.8%), and no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.24%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.25%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 93.9% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 93.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 92.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 90.9% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 89.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 85.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 81.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 61.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 57.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Good 38.5% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Excellent 15.8% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Average 1.9% |
Somali vs Vietnamese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Vietnamese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.81%, a difference of 47.8%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 32.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 0.63%), vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 5.1%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 5.3%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Vietnamese |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 0.81% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Poor 47.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Average 6.1% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |