Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Kenyan
Subsaharan African
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Kenyans
Sub-Saharan Africans
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
330th/ 347
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Subsaharan African Integration in Kenyan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 168,245,574 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Kenyan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.829. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Kenyans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.928% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Kenyans corresponds to an increase of 928.4 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($98,970 compared to $90,691, a difference of 9.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($91,684 compared to $84,235, a difference of 8.8%), and median household income ($84,085 compared to $77,631, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,860 compared to $38,391, a difference of 3.8%), householder income under 25 years ($50,815 compared to $48,691, a difference of 4.4%), and median earnings ($46,462 compared to $44,118, a difference of 5.3%).
Income Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Fair $42,808 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,417 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Fair $84,085 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,462 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,647 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,860 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,815 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Poor $91,684 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Fair $98,970 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $60,514 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 24.5% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (8.9% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 21.8%), receiving food stamps (11.6% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 21.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.5% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 20.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.2% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 9.2%), single father poverty (15.3% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 10.5%), and single mother poverty (28.4% compared to 31.4%, a difference of 10.6%).
Poverty Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Fair 12.5% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Average 8.9% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Fair 11.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Average 20.2% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.5% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Fair 16.5% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Fair 16.8% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Good 20.8% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Good 11.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 18.9%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 17.5%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.1% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.6% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 6.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.1% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.6% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Excellent 8.8% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Excellent 5.3% | Tragic 6.2% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 4.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.7% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.6% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (85.4% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.1%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.2% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.6% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.8% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.1% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.0% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.4% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.4% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.2% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.7% | Tragic 82.0% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.9% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 15.0%), single mother households (7.0% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 12.1%), and married-couple households (44.7% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.21 compared to 3.25, a difference of 1.1%), family households (63.2% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 1.8%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Tragic 63.2% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.7% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Fair 3.21 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.2% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.9% | Tragic 36.7% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 25.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 7.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 6.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 2.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.1% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 6.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 6.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Average 55.5% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Poor 6.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.5%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 10.4%), and bachelor's degree (38.7% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.26%), kindergarten (98.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.26%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.26%).
Education Level Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Good 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Average 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Average 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Good 96.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Good 95.9% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Good 95.1% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Good 94.0% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Excellent 92.9% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.5% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Excellent 89.6% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.3% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Excellent 66.5% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.5% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.7% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Good 15.3% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 1.9% | Fair 1.8% |
Kenyan vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Kenyan and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.8%), self-care disability (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 11.3%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 1.4%), disability age over 75 (47.2% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and cognitive disability (18.1% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 2.2%).
Disability Metric | Kenyan | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Excellent 11.5% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Poor 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Fair 11.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.7% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.2% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.1% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |