Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Community Comparison
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Black/African American
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Blacks/African Americans
Sri Lankans
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4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
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7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
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Sri Lankan Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 438,309,543 people shows a strong negative correlation between the proportion of Sri Lankans within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.747. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.010% in Sri Lankans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 10.1 Sri Lankans.
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $101,960, a difference of 39.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $108,270, a difference of 37.8%), and median household income ($67,573 compared to $93,093, a difference of 37.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $40,496, a difference of 14.7%), wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 18.9%), and median earnings ($40,085 compared to $48,040, a difference of 19.8%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Average $44,014 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Exceptional $108,234 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Exceptional $93,093 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Exceptional $48,040 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Excellent $56,136 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Excellent $40,496 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Exceptional $55,470 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Exceptional $101,960 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Exceptional $108,270 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Exceptional $64,201 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Average 25.8% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (25.7% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 66.1%), child poverty among boys under 16 (24.5% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 64.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 63.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 18.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.7% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 26.1%), and married-couple family poverty (6.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 27.7%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Excellent 8.5% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Excellent 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Exceptional 26.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Fair 12.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 54.6%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 43.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 39.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 9.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 9.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 4.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.8% compared to 80.0%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 74.9%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 2.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 66.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Tragic 35.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Fair 74.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 53.1%), single mother households (9.0% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 44.7%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.35, a difference of 2.4%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and family households (61.5% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 10.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Good 6.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 56.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 52.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 35.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 4.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 19.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 35.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 44.1%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 29.4%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.040%), 12th grade, no diploma (89.3% compared to 89.4%, a difference of 0.20%), and 11th grade (91.4% compared to 90.7%, a difference of 0.75%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Tragic 95.8% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 94.4% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.0% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 90.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Average 65.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Average 59.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Average 38.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Fair 14.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Good 1.9% |
Black/African American vs Sri Lankan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 44.4%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 34.8%), and ambulatory disability (7.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 32.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 48.5%, a difference of 2.1%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 5.6%), and cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 11.2%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Sri Lankan |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Good 23.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 48.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Good 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Excellent 2.4% |