South American vs Afghan Community Comparison
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48.5/ 100
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Afghan Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 147,895,908 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Afghans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.343. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.007% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 6.9 Afghans.
South American vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $68,951, a difference of 15.2%), median household income ($86,824 compared to $97,026, a difference of 11.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $112,676, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 0.43%), per capita income ($44,114 compared to $46,268, a difference of 4.9%), and householder income under 25 years ($53,939 compared to $58,019, a difference of 7.6%).
Income Metric | South American | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Excellent 24.9% |
South American vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 27.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 26.3%), and receiving food stamps (12.4% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among boys under 16 (16.3% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 0.010%), child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 0.10%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 0.62%).
Poverty Metric | South American | Afghan |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
South American vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 25.2%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 15.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.23%), and unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.86%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | Afghan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Good 5.4% |
South American vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 7.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.17%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.8% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.18%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Exceptional 83.5% |
South American vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 13.9%), family households with children (28.4% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 6.3%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (66.0% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 0.33%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and average family size (3.27 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.3%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | Afghan |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Exceptional 27.9% |
South American vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 32.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 30.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 2.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 13.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 23.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 7.3% |
South American vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 10.6%), no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 9.0%), and college, under 1 year (64.2% compared to 67.8%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.2% compared to 95.3%, a difference of 0.010%), 6th grade (96.4% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 0.080%), and 8th grade (94.9% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | South American | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Excellent 2.0% |
South American vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 28.0%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 6.4%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (10.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 0.89%), disability (10.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 1.0%), and female disability (11.4% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | South American | Afghan |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |