Kenyan vs South African Community Comparison
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Kenyan
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Social Comparison
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Kenyans
South Africans
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
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South African Integration in Kenyan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 101,920,031 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of South Africans within Kenyan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.468. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Kenyans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.286% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Kenyans corresponds to an increase of 286.4 South Africans.
Kenyan vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($42,808 compared to $50,044, a difference of 16.9%), wage/income gap (24.5% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 14.6%), and median male earnings ($53,647 compared to $61,460, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,815 compared to $51,383, a difference of 1.1%), median female earnings ($39,860 compared to $41,825, a difference of 4.9%), and householder income over 65 years ($60,514 compared to $65,652, a difference of 8.5%).
Income Metric | Kenyan | South African |
Per Capita Income | Fair $42,808 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,417 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Fair $84,085 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,462 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,647 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,860 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,815 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Poor $91,684 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Fair $98,970 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,514 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 24.5% | Tragic 28.0% |
Kenyan vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (11.6% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 16.1%), child poverty under the age of 16 (16.5% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 10.1%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (16.6% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 0.090%), single mother poverty (28.4% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 0.53%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.5% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | Kenyan | South African |
Poverty | Fair 12.5% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Average 8.9% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Fair 11.3% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Average 20.2% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.5% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Fair 16.5% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.6% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Good 20.8% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.3% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Good 11.6% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Kenyan vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 20.6%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (4.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 8.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.82%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.2% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.8% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Kenyan | South African |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.2% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.1% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.6% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Excellent 8.8% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Excellent 5.3% | Good 5.4% |
Kenyan vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 9.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.6% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.0% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (85.4% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.46%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.53%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Kenyan | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.6% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.8% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.0% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.4% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.2% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.7% | Fair 82.6% |
Kenyan vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 19.3%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 11.2%), and married-couple households (44.7% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.2% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 0.46%), average family size (3.21 compared to 3.17, a difference of 1.5%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Kenyan | South African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.2% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.7% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Fair 3.21 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.2% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.9% | Excellent 30.5% |
Kenyan vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 5.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 1.9%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 0.41%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.1% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 1.2%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Kenyan | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Average 55.5% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.1% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.1% | Fair 6.2% |
Kenyan vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.4% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 29.3%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 20.1%), and master's degree (15.3% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.32%), kindergarten (98.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.32%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 0.32%).
Education Level Metric | Kenyan | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Good 2.0% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Average 98.0% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Average 97.5% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Average 97.4% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Good 96.2% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Good 95.9% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Good 94.0% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Excellent 92.9% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.5% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Excellent 89.6% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.3% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Excellent 66.5% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.5% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.7% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.3% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 1.9% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Kenyan vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and South African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 65 to 74 (23.7% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 8.2%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 8.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.32%), disability (11.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.65%), and female disability (11.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 0.89%).
Disability Metric | Kenyan | South African |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Poor 5.8% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Fair 11.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.7% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.2% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.3% |