American vs Nigerian Community Comparison
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Americans
Nigerians
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
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1,996
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17.5/ 100
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277th/ 347
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Nigerian Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 332,727,099 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Nigerians within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.238. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Nigerians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 3.3 Nigerians.
American vs Nigerian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 21.2%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $39,641, a difference of 10.8%), and median household income ($75,932 compared to $81,725, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $49,416, a difference of 1.1%), median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $52,039, a difference of 2.5%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $87,730, a difference of 3.5%).
Income Metric | American | Nigerian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $41,026 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $97,522 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Poor $81,725 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Fair $45,532 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $52,039 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Average $39,641 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $49,416 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $87,730 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $95,492 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Poor $58,992 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 23.0% |
American vs Nigerian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 24.8%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 22.2%), and single female poverty (24.5% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among girls under 16 (18.8% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 0.32%), child poverty among boys under 16 (18.6% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 0.50%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (18.3% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 0.53%).
Poverty Metric | American | Nigerian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 14.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Fair 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 18.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Fair 29.3% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 13.1% |
American vs Nigerian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.5%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 13.5%), and female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.91%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 3.1%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Nigerian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 18.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
American vs Nigerian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 11.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 74.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Nigerian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Fair 74.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Average 82.7% |
American vs Nigerian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 16.8%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 43.2%, a difference of 11.1%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 43.4%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.5% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 2.6%), births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 3.0%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Nigerian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 43.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 35.3% |
American vs Nigerian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 57.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 25.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 5.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 52.8%, a difference of 13.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 21.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Nigerian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 52.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 18.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Poor 6.0% |
American vs Nigerian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 41.9%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 21.1%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 18.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.030%), 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.3%, a difference of 0.72%), and nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.77%).
Education Level Metric | American | Nigerian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 88.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Poor 64.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Poor 45.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Fair 37.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Average 14.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
American vs Nigerian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 47.5%), disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 45.5%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 25.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 1.5%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 5.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 6.7%).
Disability Metric | American | Nigerian |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Poor 11.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 24.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Good 2.4% |