Samoan vs South American Community Comparison
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South American Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 217,692,935 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.157. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.014% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to a decrease of 13.7 South Americans.
Samoan vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,826 compared to $44,114, a difference of 10.8%), householder income over 65 years ($65,427 compared to $59,854, a difference of 9.3%), and median male earnings ($51,389 compared to $54,492, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median household income ($86,498 compared to $86,824, a difference of 0.38%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($101,580 compared to $100,837, a difference of 0.74%), and householder income under 25 years ($54,610 compared to $53,939, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | Samoan | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Excellent 25.0% |
Samoan vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 27.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.0% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 24.8%), and single father poverty (13.8% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 0.30%), child poverty under the age of 5 (16.5% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.3%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 1.5%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | South American |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Samoan vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 13.2%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.0% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 8.2%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.8% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.13%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.15%), and female unemployment (5.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.34%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Poor 5.7% |
Samoan vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 16.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.2% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.5% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 0.78%), in labor force | age 20-64 (79.0% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Samoan vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 13.5%), average family size (3.42 compared to 3.27, a difference of 4.5%), and married-couple households (48.7% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (6.5% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.54%), divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.3%), and currently married (46.8% compared to 46.1%, a difference of 1.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Average 31.8% |
Samoan vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 65.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 41.6%), and no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 37.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 3.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 18.5%), and no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 37.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Samoan vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 41.1%), master's degree (11.5% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 36.1%), and doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 25.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.9% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.13%), nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.14%), and kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.15%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.8% |
Samoan vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and South American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.3% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 23.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.1% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 22.2%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.27%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.6%), and vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 5.3%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.4% |