Sierra Leonean vs Norwegian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 81,153,911 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Norwegians within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.233. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.150% in Norwegians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 150.1 Norwegians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 35.0%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $38,802, a difference of 10.5%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,272 compared to $53,127, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,427 compared to $103,682, a difference of 1.2%), median family income ($103,859 compared to $106,144, a difference of 2.2%), and per capita income ($43,405 compared to $44,480, a difference of 2.5%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 38.1%), family poverty (9.5% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 38.0%), and receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 36.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.6% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.3%), single mother poverty (27.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 5.1%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.2% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 38.9%), unemployment (5.8% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 38.2%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 35.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.4%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 6.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 13.6%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 46.2%, a difference of 22.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (84.5% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.13%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 0.41%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 41.5%), births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 18.8%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 50.2%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.9% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.060%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.090%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.1%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 70.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 35.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 30.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 93.7%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 18.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 30.3%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 71.5%), master's degree (16.8% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 19.5%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 7.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (47.7% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.23%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.0%), and kindergarten (97.7% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.1%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 47.5%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 36.3%), and male disability (10.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.5%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 2.9%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 3.0%).