Syrian vs Somali Community Comparison
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Syrians
Somalis
7,975
SOCIAL INDEX
77.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
97th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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Somali Integration in Syrian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 78,768,969 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Syrian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.433. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Syrians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.279% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Syrians corresponds to an increase of 278.6 Somalis.
Syrian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.6% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 29.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($107,207 compared to $88,600, a difference of 21.0%), and median male earnings ($58,187 compared to $49,025, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,353 compared to $48,657, a difference of 5.5%), median female earnings ($40,727 compared to $38,333, a difference of 6.2%), and median earnings ($48,934 compared to $43,567, a difference of 12.3%).
Income Metric | Syrian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $46,837 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $109,299 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $89,830 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,934 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $58,187 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,727 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,353 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,215 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $107,207 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,494 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.6% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Syrian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (15.6% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 34.5%), child poverty among boys under 16 (15.9% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 33.3%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (15.9% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 32.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 13.8%), and single mother poverty (28.6% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 14.1%).
Poverty Metric | Syrian | Somali |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Excellent 8.6% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Good 13.0% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Excellent 19.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.9% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Good 15.9% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 15.9% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.3% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.6% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.6% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Good 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Syrian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 15.4%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 14.9%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 13.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.7% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 0.23%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.38%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Syrian | Somali |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.1% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.7% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Syrian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 20.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.0% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.8% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.2% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Syrian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Average 65.0% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Average 79.6% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 37.6% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Good 84.8% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.2% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Syrian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 25.3%), married-couple households (47.6% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 22.2%), and currently married (47.5% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.19 compared to 3.20, a difference of 0.27%), births to unmarried women (30.2% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and family households with children (27.8% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Syrian | Somali |
Family Households | Good 64.5% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.8% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.6% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.19 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.5% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.2% | Good 30.7% |
Syrian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.3% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 24.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.5% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 20.2%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.3% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 9.9%), and no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 12.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Syrian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.3% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Average 19.5% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Average 6.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Syrian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 57.2%), professional degree (5.2% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 25.1%), and master's degree (16.8% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.2% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (98.2% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (98.1% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Syrian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.9% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.5% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.4% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.2% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.3% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.2% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.6% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 61.9% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 49.3% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 41.1% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.1% | Fair 1.7% |
Syrian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Syrian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.0% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 17.6%), cognitive disability (17.1% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 16.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (22.3% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.24%), disability age over 75 (46.7% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 1.8%), and male disability (11.2% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Syrian | Somali |
Disability | Average 11.7% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Average 11.2% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Fair 5.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Good 11.0% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.3% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.7% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Poor 3.1% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Excellent 17.1% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Good 6.0% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Average 2.5% | Good 2.5% |