Guyanese vs South African Community Comparison
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South African Integration in Guyanese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 102,384,981 people shows no correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Guyanese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.043. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Guyanese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.006% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Guyanese corresponds to an increase of 6.0 South Africans.
Guyanese vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (18.3% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 53.1%), per capita income ($40,949 compared to $50,044, a difference of 22.2%), and median male earnings ($50,613 compared to $61,460, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,973 compared to $41,825, a difference of 2.1%), householder income under 25 years ($55,210 compared to $51,383, a difference of 7.4%), and median earnings ($45,470 compared to $50,752, a difference of 11.6%).
Income Metric | Guyanese | South African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,949 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,373 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $80,734 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,470 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,613 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $40,973 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,210 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $89,940 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,966 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,351 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.3% | Tragic 28.0% |
Guyanese vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.7% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 67.7%), married-couple family poverty (6.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 42.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.4% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 40.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.8% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 0.030%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 1.0%), and single female poverty (21.0% compared to 20.4%, a difference of 2.7%).
Poverty Metric | Guyanese | South African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.2% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.6% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.4% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Average 21.0% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.1% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.7% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Guyanese vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (24.8% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 46.8%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (15.9% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 43.2%), and male unemployment (7.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 41.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.1% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 4.7%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 8.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Guyanese | South African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.7% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.9% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 24.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 14.0% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.5% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Fair 9.1% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.4% |
Guyanese vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (27.4% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 33.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (69.2% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 8.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.0% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 2.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.8% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.62%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.5% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.8% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Guyanese | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.1% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 27.4% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 69.2% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.0% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.8% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.5% | Fair 82.6% |
Guyanese vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 30.3%), births to unmarried women (35.2% compared to 30.5%, a difference of 15.3%), and currently married (41.6% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 0.040%), divorced or separated (11.5% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 2.8%), and family households (65.3% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Guyanese | South African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.3% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.40 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.6% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.2% | Excellent 30.5% |
Guyanese vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 186.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 78.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 68.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.8% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 27.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.4% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 58.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 68.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Guyanese | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.3% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.8% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.4% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Fair 6.2% |
Guyanese vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 72.8%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 69.5%), and professional degree (3.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 51.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.3%), kindergarten (96.9% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 1.4%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.4%).
Education Level Metric | Guyanese | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.9% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.3% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.5% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.3% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.0% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.1% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.3% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.5% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Guyanese vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and South African communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.3% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 34.5%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 17.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (5.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (11.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.46%), vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 2.8%), and disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 3.0%).
Disability Metric | Guyanese | South African |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.0% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.3% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Poor 17.5% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.3% |