African vs American Community Comparison
COMPARE
African
American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Africans
Americans
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
American Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 469,675,067 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Americans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.075. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.014% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to a decrease of 14.4 Americans.
African vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 21.3%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($78,986 compared to $84,791, a difference of 7.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $90,536, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($41,955 compared to $42,742, a difference of 1.9%), median female earnings ($36,530 compared to $35,777, a difference of 2.1%), and per capita income ($37,785 compared to $39,039, a difference of 3.3%).
Income Metric | African | American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Tragic 27.8% |
African vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (15.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 24.4%), family poverty (11.8% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 20.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (33.3% compared to 33.5%, a difference of 0.74%), single female poverty (24.8% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 0.98%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (17.0% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 4.3%).
Poverty Metric | African | American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Fair 12.2% |
African vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (6.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 20.3%), male unemployment (6.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 19.9%), and female unemployment (5.9% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.52%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 0.99%).
Unemployment Metric | African | American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
African vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 6.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.2% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 0.18%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.9% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 0.58%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 80.4% |
African vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 24.6%), married-couple households (40.9% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 17.1%), and currently married (41.8% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.020%), family households with children (27.2% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 0.38%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.75%).
Family Structure Metric | African | American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 36.4% |
African vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 61.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 28.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 24.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 5.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 15.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 24.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 7.5% |
African vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 32.0%), master's degree (12.9% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 4.7%), and bachelor's degree (32.9% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (61.1% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 0.24%), nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.59%), and kindergarten (97.8% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.59%).
Education Level Metric | African | American |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.5% |
African vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 35.7%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 27.9%), and male disability (12.6% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.54%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 0.92%), and self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 1.4%).
Disability Metric | African | American |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.8% |