Tongan vs African Community Comparison
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Tongan
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Tongans
Africans
7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
130th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in Tongan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,177,383 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Africans within Tongan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.224. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Tongans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.019% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Tongans corresponds to a decrease of 18.9 Africans.
Tongan vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($93,076 compared to $72,650, a difference of 28.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,643 compared to $84,925, a difference of 27.9%), and householder income over 65 years ($68,235 compared to $53,711, a difference of 27.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,288 compared to $36,530, a difference of 4.8%), median earnings ($45,665 compared to $41,955, a difference of 8.8%), and per capita income ($41,693 compared to $37,785, a difference of 10.3%).
Income Metric | Tongan | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,693 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,967 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,076 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,665 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,218 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,288 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,972 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,604 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,643 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,235 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.5% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Tongan vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (13.4% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 62.6%), child poverty under the age of 16 (13.4% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 61.9%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (13.6% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 61.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.5% compared to 33.3%, a difference of 25.4%), married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 25.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.5% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 29.8%).
Poverty Metric | Tongan | African |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.1% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.6% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.5% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Tongan vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (6.7% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 55.1%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 40.2%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.5% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 38.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 7.4%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.3%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 14.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Tongan | African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 6.7% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.5% |
Tongan vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.2% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 8.4%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.5% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.9% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (83.5% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.12%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.6% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 0.87%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Tongan | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.5% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.2% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.9% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.1% | Tragic 80.5% |
Tongan vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 39.9%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 39.9%), and married-couple households (51.6% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.7%), average family size (3.49 compared to 3.25, a difference of 7.3%), and family households (69.6% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 12.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Tongan | African |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.6% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.2% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 51.6% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.49 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.3% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 39.7% |
Tongan vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 71.9%), no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 71.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 46.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.9% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 5.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (63.5% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 22.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 46.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Tongan | African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.9% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 63.5% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 26.5% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Tongan vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 9.8%), college, under 1 year (64.5% compared to 61.1%, a difference of 5.5%), and college, 1 year or more (57.8% compared to 55.0%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.4% compared to 94.5%, a difference of 0.080%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.10%), and 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.10%).
Education Level Metric | Tongan | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.2% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Fair 64.5% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Poor 57.8% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.0% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.6% |
Tongan vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Tongan and African communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 29.4%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.5% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 29.2%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 3.2%), and hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 4.9%).
Disability Metric | Tongan | African |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.7% |