South African vs South American Community Comparison
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South Africans
South Americans
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
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44th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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186th/ 347
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South American Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 179,615,900 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of South Americans within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.194. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.200% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 199.9 South Americans.
South African vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $44,114, a difference of 13.4%), median male earnings ($61,460 compared to $54,492, a difference of 12.8%), and wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 11.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $53,939, a difference of 5.0%), median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $39,698, a difference of 5.4%), and median household income ($93,379 compared to $86,824, a difference of 7.5%).
Income Metric | South African | South American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Excellent 25.0% |
South African vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.0% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 24.7%), married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 23.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.45%), single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 0.79%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | South African | South American |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Poor 12.4% |
South African vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 13.1%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 9.3%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.9% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 0.39%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.58%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.0%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | South American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Poor 5.7% |
South African vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 9.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.29%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.35%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.50%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Exceptional 83.3% |
South African vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 12.7%), single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.2%), and births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.3% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 1.4%), divorced or separated (11.8% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 2.6%), and currently married (47.6% compared to 46.1%, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | South American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Average 31.8% |
South African vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 9.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 0.49%), no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 2.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
South African vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 35.8%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 31.4%), and professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.66%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.67%), and 1st grade (98.2% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.68%).
Education Level Metric | South African | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Fair 1.8% |
South African vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and South American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 14.9%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 10.8%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 0.98%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 1.2%), and disability age 65 to 74 (21.9% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Disability Metric | South African | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.4% |