Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in Guyanese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 174,807,299 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Guyanese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.118. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Guyanese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.060% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Guyanese corresponds to a decrease of 60.1 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (18.3% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 24.7%), householder income under 25 years ($55,210 compared to $48,691, a difference of 13.4%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($89,940 compared to $84,235, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,966 compared to $90,691, a difference of 0.30%), median family income ($93,373 compared to $93,748, a difference of 0.40%), and median male earnings ($50,613 compared to $50,408, a difference of 0.41%).
Income Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,949 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,373 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $80,734 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,470 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,613 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $40,973 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,210 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $89,940 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,966 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,351 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.3% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 21.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.4% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 19.4%), and receiving food stamps (16.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 18.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.22%), poverty (14.5% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 0.35%), and female poverty (15.6% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 0.93%).
Poverty Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.4% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Average 21.0% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (24.8% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 32.6%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (14.0% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 26.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (15.9% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.2% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 2.4%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.6% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 6.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Fair 9.1% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (27.4% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 40.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (69.2% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 9.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.8% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.36%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.5% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.53%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.8% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.80%).
Labor Participation Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.1% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 69.2% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.0% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.8% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 82.0% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 14.2%), divorced or separated (11.5% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 10.6%), and family households (65.3% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (41.4% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 0.60%), currently married (41.6% compared to 42.6%, a difference of 2.3%), and single mother households (7.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 2.7%).
Family Structure Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.3% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.40 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.6% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.2% | Tragic 36.7% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 140.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 63.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 55.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.8% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 24.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.4% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 46.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 55.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.8% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.4% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 31.9%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 27.9%), and professional degree (3.8% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.77%), kindergarten (96.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.79%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.80%).
Education Level Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.9% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.3% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.3% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.0% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.1% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.3% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.7% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.8% |
Guyanese vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.0% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 28.8%), disability age 18 to 34 (5.5% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 28.2%), and hearing disability (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 2.8%), ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 3.1%), and female disability (12.1% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 4.9%).
Disability Metric | Guyanese | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.0% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Good 11.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.3% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Poor 17.5% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |