South African vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 182,605,252 people shows a perfect positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.989. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.959% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 958.8 Sub-Saharan Africans.
South African vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $40,152, a difference of 24.6%), wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 22.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($103,160 compared to $84,235, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $48,691, a difference of 5.5%), median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $38,391, a difference of 8.9%), and median earnings ($50,752 compared to $44,118, a difference of 15.0%).
Income Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Exceptional 22.8% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.0% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 41.4%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.0% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 32.6%), and family poverty (8.2% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 31.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 4.3%), single father poverty (16.1% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 5.2%), and single male poverty (12.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 7.1%).
Poverty Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 14.1% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 22.0%), male unemployment (5.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 18.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.96%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.0% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 4.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 4.5%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 4.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 0.84%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.26%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.46%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.61%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Tragic 82.0% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 33.8%), births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 20.2%), and single father households (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (27.4% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 0.52%), family households (63.4% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and average family size (3.17 compared to 3.25, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Tragic 36.7% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 19.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 8.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 2.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 8.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 8.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 39.0%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 32.6%), and no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 31.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.57%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.58%), and 1st grade (98.2% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.58%).
Education Level Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Fair 1.8% |
South African vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 18.4%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 16.8%), and disability age 65 to 74 (21.9% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 5.8%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 6.7%), and male disability (11.0% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.1%).
Disability Metric | South African | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |