South American vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 82,457,466 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.358. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 3.1 Sierra Leoneans.
South American vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 16.8%), householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $65,038, a difference of 8.7%), and median female earnings ($39,698 compared to $42,868, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($54,492 compared to $54,279, a difference of 0.39%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $102,427, a difference of 1.6%), and per capita income ($44,114 compared to $43,405, a difference of 1.6%).
Income Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 21.4% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 24.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 19.1%), and married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.080%), female poverty (13.5% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and single female poverty (20.0% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Fair 12.2% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 17.1%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 13.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.070%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.49%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.6% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.68%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 11.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Exceptional 84.5% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 17.7%), births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 9.7%), and married-couple households (46.6% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.27%), average family size (3.27 compared to 3.30, a difference of 0.73%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 34.9% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 5.7%), no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 0.58%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 1.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 3.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 9.9%), master's degree (15.6% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 7.4%), and professional degree (4.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.080%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.090%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.10%).
Education Level Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Excellent 2.0% |
South American vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (5.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 15.7%), disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 9.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.4% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 0.15%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.80%), and female disability (11.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Disability Metric | South American | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |