Zimbabwean vs South African Community Comparison
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South African Integration in Zimbabwean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 55,135,202 people shows a near-perfect positive correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Zimbabwean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.916. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Zimbabweans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.992% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Zimbabweans corresponds to an increase of 992.4 South Africans.
Zimbabwean vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($45,804 compared to $50,044, a difference of 9.3%), median male earnings ($56,302 compared to $61,460, a difference of 9.2%), and wage/income gap (26.3% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,259 compared to $51,383, a difference of 0.24%), householder income over 65 years ($65,854 compared to $65,652, a difference of 0.31%), and median female earnings ($40,798 compared to $41,825, a difference of 2.5%).
Income Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $45,804 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $110,011 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $90,618 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,229 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,302 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $40,798 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $51,259 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $98,586 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $106,849 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,854 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.3% | Tragic 28.0% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 12.0%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (11.7% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 11.7%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (14.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (27.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 2.1%), single male poverty (13.1% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 2.4%), and single father poverty (15.6% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 3.3%).
Poverty Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.3% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Exceptional 12.3% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.7% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.5% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.6% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.9% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.2% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.7% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 15.9%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 14.0%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (4.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.6% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 0.48%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 0.70%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.4% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.2% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.7% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Good 5.4% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 5.4%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.3% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.5% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.55%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.6% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.74%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.6% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.78%).
Labor Participation Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.3% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.7% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Excellent 75.6% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Fair 84.5% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.6% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.1% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.0% | Fair 82.6% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.7% compared to 30.5%, a difference of 6.3%), single mother households (6.1% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 4.0%), and single father households (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.4% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 0.24%), family households (64.1% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 0.96%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.99%).
Family Structure Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
Family Households | Fair 64.1% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 27.9% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.2% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.1% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Good 47.0% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.6% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.7% | Excellent 30.5% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.0% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 13.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.3% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 4.9%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.0% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 1.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.2% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 1.8%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.0% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.0% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.2% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 20.3% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Good 6.4% | Fair 6.2% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 9.6%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.0%), and master's degree (17.7% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.3% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.010%), kindergarten (98.3% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.010%), and 1st grade (98.3% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.020%).
Education Level Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.8% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.8% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.9% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.9% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.9% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.7% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.0% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.9% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.2% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.3% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.3% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 17.7% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Zimbabwean vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Zimbabwean and South African communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 8.9%), ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 8.5%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.27%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.37%), and disability age 65 to 74 (21.5% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Zimbabwean | South African |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.5% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.1% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Exceptional 2.3% |