Asian vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Asian
Black/African American
Social Comparison
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Asians
Blacks/African Americans
8,712
SOCIAL INDEX
84.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
56th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Asian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 541,871,624 people shows a very strong negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Asian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.859. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Asians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.181% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Asians corresponds to a decrease of 181.3 Blacks/African Americans.
Asian vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($112,666 compared to $73,370, a difference of 53.6%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($118,426 compared to $78,556, a difference of 50.7%), and median household income ($101,681 compared to $67,573, a difference of 50.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (26.9% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 24.0%), median female earnings ($44,586 compared to $35,315, a difference of 26.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,003 compared to $44,381, a difference of 28.4%).
Income Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,057 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $119,955 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $101,681 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $53,690 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $63,827 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $44,586 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,003 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $112,666 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $118,426 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,822 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Asian vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (14.0% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 83.9%), child poverty under the age of 16 (13.5% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 81.5%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (13.5% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 81.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 22.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.4% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 31.7%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 24.3%, a difference of 33.7%).
Poverty Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.7% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.3% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.6% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.0% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.4% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 17.2% |
Asian vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.7% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 53.9%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 43.4%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 42.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 9.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 9.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Good 11.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Good 10.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.3% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.7% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Asian vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.1% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 7.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.4% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.2% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.7% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 0.27%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.1% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 2.8%).
Labor Participation Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.2% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.1% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.1% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.4% | Tragic 79.3% |
Asian vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (26.8% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 65.4%), single mother households (5.6% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 60.8%), and married-couple households (49.5% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 28.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.17%), family households (66.5% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 8.2%), and family households with children (29.1% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 9.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.5% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.4% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 26.8% | Tragic 44.3% |
Asian vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.0% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 32.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 27.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 19.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.1% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 3.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.0% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 12.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 19.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.0% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.1% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.0% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.8% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Asian vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.4% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 68.4%), professional degree (5.5% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 61.9%), and master's degree (18.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 52.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.5% compared to 94.6%, a difference of 0.16%), nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.28%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.28%).
Education Level Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.5% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Average 92.5% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.4% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Good 89.4% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 86.7% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.4% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.2% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 52.1% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 44.4% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Asian vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Asian and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.4% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 56.8%), vision disability (1.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 46.6%), and disability age 5 to 17 (4.8% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 40.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 5.4%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 11.0%), and cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 13.6%).
Disability Metric | Asian | Black/African American |
Disability | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.4% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 1.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |