Bangladeshi vs Somali Community Comparison
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Somali Integration in Bangladeshi Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 65,096,977 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Bangladeshi communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.286. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Bangladeshis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.044% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Bangladeshis corresponds to an increase of 43.8 Somalis.
Bangladeshi vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($35,897 compared to $40,367, a difference of 12.4%), median female earnings ($35,960 compared to $38,333, a difference of 6.6%), and median family income ($88,358 compared to $94,085, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($54,719 compared to $54,004, a difference of 1.3%), householder income under 25 years ($47,589 compared to $48,657, a difference of 2.2%), and median household income ($74,112 compared to $75,782, a difference of 2.2%).
Income Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,897 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $88,358 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $74,112 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,263 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $46,744 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,960 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $47,589 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $81,363 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $86,402 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,719 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.2% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.5% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 12.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 10.3%), and receiving food stamps (15.0% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 10.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 1.2%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.6% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 2.4%), and single mother poverty (31.7% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 2.7%).
Poverty Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.0% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.5% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.2% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.7% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Fair 11.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 17.6%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 10.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.6% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.050%), male unemployment (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.95%), and unemployment (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
Unemployment | Poor 5.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Average 11.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.6% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (42.5% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 6.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.9% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 4.9%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (78.1% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 1.5%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.8%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 42.5% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.1% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.1% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.1% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.3% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single father households (3.1% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 22.7%), family households with children (30.1% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 12.8%), and births to unmarried women (34.4% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.2%), average family size (3.37 compared to 3.20, a difference of 5.3%), and currently married (43.7% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 5.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
Family Households | Average 64.3% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 30.1% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.5% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.37 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 3.1% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.7% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.4% | Good 30.7% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 50.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.9% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 35.1%), and no vehicles in household (8.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 26.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.4% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 2.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.4% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 14.3%), and no vehicles in household (8.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 26.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.4% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.4% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.9% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 5.0% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 44.5%), master's degree (10.5% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 35.5%), and professional degree (3.1% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 33.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (96.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.49%), nursery school (96.6% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.50%), and 1st grade (96.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.50%).
Education Level Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.9% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 86.9% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.1% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.4% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.5% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.0% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.2% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 10.5% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.1% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.2% | Fair 1.7% |
Bangladeshi vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Bangladeshi and Somali communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 17.4%), self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 15.0%), and hearing disability (3.2% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 14.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 2.2%), and disability age over 75 (49.4% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 3.9%).
Disability Metric | Bangladeshi | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 12.6% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.0% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 13.1% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 26.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.4% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Good 2.5% |