South African vs Portuguese Community Comparison
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South African
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South Africans
Portuguese
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,363
SOCIAL INDEX
41.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
201st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Portuguese Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 174,446,443 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Portuguese within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.676. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.144% in Portuguese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 143.7 Portuguese.
South African vs Portuguese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $44,362, a difference of 12.8%), median male earnings ($61,460 compared to $56,663, a difference of 8.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($65,652 compared to $61,440, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($103,160 compared to $99,429, a difference of 3.7%), and median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $40,177, a difference of 4.1%).
Income Metric | South African | Portuguese |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Good $44,362 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Excellent $106,286 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Exceptional $88,976 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Exceptional $48,032 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Excellent $56,663 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Good $40,177 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Exceptional $54,436 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Exceptional $99,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Exceptional $105,309 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Good $61,440 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Tragic 27.4% |
South African vs Portuguese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 22.3%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 18.9%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (20.4% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 0.44%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.0% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 0.64%), and single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 0.68%).
Poverty Metric | South African | Portuguese |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Excellent 8.4% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 17.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Average 13.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Excellent 15.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Excellent 20.5% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Good 16.2% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Good 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Fair 12.2% |
South African vs Portuguese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 38.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 2.7%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 2.9%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.9% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 3.0%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | Portuguese |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Poor 5.6% |
South African vs Portuguese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 40.0%, a difference of 9.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 76.4%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 0.45%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.63%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | Portuguese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Tragic 64.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Exceptional 40.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 76.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Fair 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Tragic 82.2% |
South African vs Portuguese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 15.7%), births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 10.9%), and single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (47.6% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.53%), average family size (3.17 compared to 3.19, a difference of 0.61%), and family households with children (27.4% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 0.80%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | Portuguese |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 47.8% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.19 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Fair 6.4% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Tragic 33.8% |
South African vs Portuguese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 19.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 19.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 91.6%, a difference of 1.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 4.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 13.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | Portuguese |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Exceptional 91.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 7.4% |
South African vs Portuguese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 40.2%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 33.6%), and master's degree (18.1% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 29.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 98.0%, a difference of 0.34%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.34%), and 1st grade (98.2% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.35%).
Education Level Metric | South African | Portuguese |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Average 97.9% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Average 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Poor 95.5% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Poor 93.3% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Tragic 92.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Tragic 63.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Tragic 57.2% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Tragic 44.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Tragic 35.5% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Poor 13.9% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Fair 1.8% |
South African vs Portuguese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Portuguese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 44.4%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 13.5%), and self-care disability (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 0.13%), disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 4.5%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 6.1%).
Disability Metric | South African | Portuguese |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Fair 23.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |