African vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 470,145,300 people shows a perfect positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.997. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.967% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Africans corresponds to an increase of 967.4 Sub-Saharan Africans.
African vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($72,650 compared to $77,631, a difference of 6.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($84,925 compared to $90,691, a difference of 6.8%), and median family income ($87,820 compared to $93,748, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (22.9% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 0.54%), householder income under 25 years ($46,838 compared to $48,691, a difference of 4.0%), and median male earnings ($47,994 compared to $50,408, a difference of 5.0%).
Income Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,785 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,820 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $72,650 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,955 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $47,994 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,530 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $46,838 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $78,986 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $84,925 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $53,711 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.9% | Exceptional 22.8% |
African vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (22.8% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 9.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (17.0% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 9.4%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (21.7% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.9%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.8% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 3.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 4.3%).
Poverty Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 17.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.8% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.9% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.3% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
African vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 8.7%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.4% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 6.9%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.11%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.45%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.97%).
Unemployment Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.0% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.5% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
African vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.5% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 1.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 0.95%), in labor force | age 16-19 (38.0% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.4% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.0% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.2% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.4% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.9% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.5% | Tragic 82.0% |
African vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (39.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 8.3%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 4.8%), and divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.11%), family households (62.1% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 0.14%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.51%).
Family Structure Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.8% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 39.7% | Tragic 36.7% |
African vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.8%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.93%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.8% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 0.11%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.8% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 0.14%), and no vehicles in household (12.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.93%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.8% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.8% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
African vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.6% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 12.5%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 11.6%), and master's degree (12.9% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.010%), 9th grade (94.5% compared to 94.4%, a difference of 0.10%), and nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Poor 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Poor 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Poor 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Poor 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Poor 97.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Poor 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.5% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.6% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.4% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.1% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.0% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.9% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.8% |
African vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (7.0% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 8.6%), vision disability (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 8.2%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (18.6% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 0.64%), disability age over 75 (48.9% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 1.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (26.2% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 4.6%).
Disability Metric | African | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.9% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |