Somali vs Kenyan Community Comparison
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Somali
Kenyan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Somalis
Kenyans
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Kenyan Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 74,211,082 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Kenyans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.013. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.001% in Kenyans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 0.6 Kenyans.
Somali vs Kenyan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 15.2%), householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $60,514, a difference of 12.0%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $98,970, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $39,860, a difference of 4.0%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $50,815, a difference of 4.4%), and per capita income ($40,367 compared to $42,808, a difference of 6.0%).
Income Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Fair $42,808 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Fair $101,417 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Fair $84,085 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Average $46,462 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Fair $53,647 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Average $39,860 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $50,815 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Poor $91,684 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Fair $98,970 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Fair $60,514 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 24.5% |
Somali vs Kenyan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 27.4%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 27.3%), and male poverty (14.3% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 5.5%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 6.7%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 11.7%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Fair 12.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Average 8.9% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Fair 11.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Fair 17.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 16.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Good 11.6% |
Somali vs Kenyan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 17.6%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 15.3%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.26%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 1.8%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 2.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.3% |
Somali vs Kenyan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 12.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 67.6%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.20%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.48%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 0.95%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 67.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.7% |
Somali vs Kenyan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (39.0% compared to 44.7%, a difference of 14.6%), family households (57.6% compared to 63.2%, a difference of 9.6%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.21, a difference of 0.52%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 3.0%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 3.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 63.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 44.7% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Fair 3.21 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Average 31.9% |
Somali vs Kenyan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 21.1%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 18.0%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 55.5%, a difference of 8.7%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 13.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Average 55.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Fair 19.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Poor 6.1% |
Somali vs Kenyan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 43.5%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 11.3%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (46.8% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 0.68%), 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.87%), and 11th grade (92.1% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.88%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Good 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Average 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Average 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Excellent 89.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Good 86.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Excellent 66.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Good 60.5% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Good 38.7% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Good 15.3% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Excellent 1.9% |
Somali vs Kenyan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 13.3%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 9.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.68%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 0.69%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.0%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Kenyan |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Poor 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Average 47.2% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |