Cajun vs African Community Comparison
COMPARE
Cajun
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Cajuns
Africans
2,029
SOCIAL INDEX
17.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
275th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in Cajun Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 141,558,887 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within Cajun communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.229. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Cajuns within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.047% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Cajuns corresponds to an increase of 46.9 Africans.
Cajun vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (33.9% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 47.7%), median male earnings ($52,325 compared to $47,994, a difference of 9.0%), and median female earnings ($34,034 compared to $36,530, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($42,189 compared to $41,955, a difference of 0.56%), per capita income ($37,527 compared to $37,785, a difference of 0.69%), and median family income ($87,157 compared to $87,820, a difference of 0.76%).
Income Metric | Cajun | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $37,527 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $87,157 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $70,605 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,189 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,325 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $34,034 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $45,338 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,393 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $83,015 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $51,397 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Cajun vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (19.1% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 29.5%), single father poverty (23.1% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 26.0%), and single female poverty (30.6% compared to 24.8%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of poverty (15.7% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 0.79%), family poverty (11.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 0.93%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (22.1% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 1.9%).
Poverty Metric | Cajun | African |
Poverty | Tragic 15.7% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 24.1% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 22.1% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 22.6% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 19.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 30.6% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 23.1% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 40.3% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Cajun vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (12.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 37.3%), male unemployment (5.8% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 7.5%), and unemployment (5.6% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.2% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 0.13%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.17%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.6% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 0.49%).
Unemployment Metric | Cajun | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.2% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Cajun vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (61.8% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 4.6%), in labor force | age 20-64 (75.5% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (78.1% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.13%), in labor force | age 16-19 (37.8% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 0.56%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.5% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.84%).
Labor Participation Metric | Cajun | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 61.8% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 75.5% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.8% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.5% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 80.5% |
Cajun vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (46.4% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 13.2%), currently married (47.1% compared to 41.8%, a difference of 12.6%), and single mother households (7.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.070%), divorced or separated (13.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.98%), and family households with children (27.7% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 2.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Cajun | African |
Family Households | Excellent 64.8% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.4% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Good 47.1% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 41.0% | Tragic 39.7% |
Cajun vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 46.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 11.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.0%), 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 4.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 6.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Cajun | African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.7% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.7% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Cajun vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 26.8%), master's degree (11.0% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 17.5%), and bachelor's degree (29.6% compared to 32.9%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (91.4% compared to 91.5%, a difference of 0.16%), high school diploma (87.3% compared to 87.5%, a difference of 0.19%), and 10th grade (93.4% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.33%).
Education Level Metric | Cajun | African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.1% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.3% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 51.2% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 29.6% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.0% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Cajun vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Cajun and African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 29.3%), vision disability (3.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 20.5%), and disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.7% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 3.7%), cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 4.8%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.9% compared to 26.2%, a difference of 6.5%).
Disability Metric | Cajun | African |
Disability | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.9% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.9% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.7% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.7% |