South African vs American Community Comparison
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South African
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South Africans
Americans
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
American Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 182,529,888 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Americans within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.745. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.522% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 521.8 Americans.
South African vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $39,039, a difference of 28.2%), median household income ($93,379 compared to $75,932, a difference of 23.0%), and median family income ($113,229 compared to $92,096, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 0.66%), householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $48,860, a difference of 5.2%), and median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $35,777, a difference of 16.9%).
Income Metric | South African | American |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Tragic 27.8% |
South African vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (16.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 25.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 25.5%), and single father poverty (16.1% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 2.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 3.6%).
Poverty Metric | South African | American |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Fair 12.2% |
South African vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 37.9%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 26.9%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 0.12%), unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.45%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.46%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
South African vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 9.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 5.1%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Tragic 80.4% |
South African vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 19.4%), single father households (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 13.9%), and single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.17 compared to 3.16, a difference of 0.25%), family households with children (27.4% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 0.56%), and currently married (47.6% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 0.76%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | American |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Tragic 36.4% |
South African vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 33.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 21.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 6.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 17.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | American |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 7.5% |
South African vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 59.8%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 52.8%), and master's degree (18.1% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 47.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (95.6% compared to 95.6%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (98.3% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.14%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | South African | American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 1.5% |
South African vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 66.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 30.3%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 6.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (21.9% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 17.6%).
Disability Metric | South African | American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |