Subsaharan African vs South American Community Comparison
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South American Integration in Subsaharan African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 463,660,349 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Subsaharan African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.484. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sub-Saharan Africans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.039% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africans corresponds to a decrease of 38.7 South Americans.
Subsaharan African vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,235 compared to $95,362, a difference of 13.2%), median household income ($77,631 compared to $86,824, a difference of 11.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,691 compared to $100,837, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,391 compared to $39,698, a difference of 3.4%), householder income over 65 years ($56,615 compared to $59,854, a difference of 5.7%), and median earnings ($44,118 compared to $46,804, a difference of 6.1%).
Income Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,152 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,748 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $77,631 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,118 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,408 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,391 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,691 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,235 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,691 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,615 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.8% | Excellent 25.0% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (20.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 24.7%), child poverty under the age of 16 (19.9% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 24.0%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.8% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 24.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.40%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.1% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 3.3%), and single father poverty (16.9% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 6.0%).
Poverty Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 15.8% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.0% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.8% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.2% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 13.5%), male unemployment (6.0% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.3%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 2.2%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 2.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.0% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.1% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Poor 5.7% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.4% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 14.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.7% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 3.0%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.25%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.32%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.41%).
Labor Participation Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.4% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.7% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.5% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 18.8%), births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 15.4%), and married-couple households (41.6% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.67%), family households with children (27.6% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 3.0%), and divorced or separated (12.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 4.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.6% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.6% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Average 31.8% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 16.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 2.5%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 0.020%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 1.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.2% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.9% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 14.5%), master's degree (14.2% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 9.7%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 38.9%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.9% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 0.010%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.090%), and kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.090%).
Education Level Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.7% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.1% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.2% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.2% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.3% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.9% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
Subsaharan African vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.6% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 28.0%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 20.6%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.2% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 3.1%), self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 7.1%), and hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 7.7%).
Disability Metric | Subsaharan African | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.5% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |