Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sri Lankans
Sierra Leoneans
7,460
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72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
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4,851
SOCIAL INDEX
46.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
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Sierra Leonean Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 80,609,286 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.119. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to a decrease of 4.0 Sierra Leoneans.
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 20.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($101,960 compared to $93,435, a difference of 9.1%), and median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $42,868, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($48,040 compared to $48,286, a difference of 0.51%), householder income over 65 years ($64,201 compared to $65,038, a difference of 1.3%), and per capita income ($44,014 compared to $43,405, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (14.2% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 21.3%), child poverty among boys under 16 (14.9% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 19.2%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.9% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 17.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.1%), single mother poverty (26.7% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 2.7%), and single female poverty (19.2% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 3.0%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Fair 12.2% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.5% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 19.8%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.5%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 3.4%), and female unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 5.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Exceptional 84.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 24.5%), births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 20.4%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.30, a difference of 1.7%), family households with children (29.5% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 2.4%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 34.9% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 45.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 42.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 28.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 3.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 15.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 28.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 31.8%), master's degree (14.7% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 14.0%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.76%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.77%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.79%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Excellent 2.0% |
Sri Lankan vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 15.1%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 10.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 8.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.27%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.67%), and male disability (10.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 0.75%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |