Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Sierra Leoneans
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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191st/ 347
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4,237
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39.9/ 100
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Samoan Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 62,629,348 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Samoans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.320. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.027% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to a decrease of 27.3 Samoans.
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 21.1%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $37,498, a difference of 14.3%), and median earnings ($48,286 compared to $44,206, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $65,427, a difference of 0.60%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,427 compared to $101,580, a difference of 0.83%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $92,385, a difference of 1.1%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Fair 26.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (17.2% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 24.4%), child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 13.1%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 1.3%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 1.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 2.4%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.9% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 18.5%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (19.7% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 14.4%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.5% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.56%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.78%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.96%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 5.1%), in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 2.9%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.5% compared to 79.0%, a difference of 3.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 81.8% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 18.3%), married-couple households (42.9% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 13.5%), and currently married (43.4% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 1.0%), family households with children (28.9% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and average family size (3.30 compared to 3.42, a difference of 3.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Fair 32.6% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 56.7%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 44.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 36.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 3.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 16.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 36.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.8% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 46.2%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 37.6%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 35.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.0%), 2nd grade (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.040%), and 3rd grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.040%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 32.4%), male disability (10.5% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 13.1%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.8% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.32%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 2.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 3.1%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Samoan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |