Samoan vs Fijian Community Comparison
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Fijian Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 48,015,868 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Fijians within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.163. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.031% in Fijians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to an increase of 31.1 Fijians.
Samoan vs Fijian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($101,580 compared to $85,187, a difference of 19.2%), median household income ($86,498 compared to $74,205, a difference of 16.6%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($92,385 compared to $79,956, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($37,498 compared to $35,114, a difference of 6.8%), per capita income ($39,826 compared to $36,690, a difference of 8.6%), and householder income under 25 years ($54,610 compared to $50,132, a difference of 8.9%).
Income Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Tragic $36,690 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Tragic $87,387 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Tragic $74,205 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Tragic $40,193 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Tragic $45,607 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Tragic $35,114 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Tragic $50,132 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Tragic $79,956 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Tragic $85,187 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Tragic $56,768 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Samoan vs Fijian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (16.5% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 20.4%), child poverty among girls under 16 (15.7% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 18.6%), and single male poverty (11.7% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 5.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.0% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 6.7%), and receiving food stamps (12.1% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 7.9%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Tragic 14.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Average 20.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Tragic 15.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 19.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 18.6% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Tragic 23.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Tragic 31.6% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Good 10.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Samoan vs Fijian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 26.5%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 24.8%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.3% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 2.8%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.3% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 3.0%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 4.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Exceptional 16.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Exceptional 3.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Exceptional 3.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Average 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Samoan vs Fijian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 40.4%, a difference of 3.3%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.8% compared to 80.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.5% compared to 64.8%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 0.010%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.3% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.18%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.2% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 0.31%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Poor 64.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Exceptional 40.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Tragic 80.2% |
Samoan vs Fijian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.6% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 14.5%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 10.1%), and married-couple households (48.7% compared to 46.1%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (32.6% compared to 32.3%, a difference of 1.1%), currently married (46.8% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and family households with children (29.5% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 29.0% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Fair 46.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 3.0% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Fair 46.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Fair 32.3% |
Samoan vs Fijian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 24.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 17.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 2.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 6.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 12.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Exceptional 57.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Exceptional 22.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Samoan vs Fijian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 26.0%), professional degree (3.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 13.7%), and master's degree (11.5% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.21%), 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.21%), and nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.22%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 94.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 93.1% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 91.5% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 90.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 88.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 86.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Tragic 81.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 51.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 37.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 28.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.1% |
Samoan vs Fijian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 9.5%), ambulatory disability (6.3% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 8.4%), and vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 0.94%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 1.1%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 1.1%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | Fijian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.8% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Fair 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 27.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Tragic 6.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |