Subsaharan African vs Somali Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African
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Sub-Saharan Africans
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977
SOCIAL INDEX
7.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
330th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
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231st/ 347
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Somali Integration in Subsaharan African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,334,522 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Subsaharan African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.718. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sub-Saharan Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.544% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africans corresponds to an increase of 544.4 Somalis.
Subsaharan African vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.8% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 7.5%), householder income over 65 years ($56,615 compared to $54,004, a difference of 4.8%), and median male earnings ($50,408 compared to $49,025, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,691 compared to $48,657, a difference of 0.070%), median female earnings ($38,391 compared to $38,333, a difference of 0.15%), and median family income ($93,748 compared to $94,085, a difference of 0.36%).
Income Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,152 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,748 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $77,631 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,118 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,408 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,391 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,691 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,235 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,691 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,615 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.8% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (16.9% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 16.6%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (22.0% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 14.2%), and single female poverty (23.2% compared to 25.2%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.090%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.8% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.1% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 1.9%).
Poverty Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.0% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.2% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.4% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 27.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 25.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.4% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.71%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 2.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.3% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 3.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.7% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.4% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 17.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.7% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 4.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 2.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.4% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.7% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.5% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 19.3%), family households (62.1% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 7.6%), and married-couple households (41.6% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 1.5%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.20, a difference of 1.6%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.6% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.6% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Good 30.7% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 13.6%), no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 11.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 1.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 1.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 10.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.2% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.9% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 27.5%), associate's degree (43.9% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 6.6%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 38.1%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.060%), 9th grade (94.4% compared to 94.3%, a difference of 0.12%), and 8th grade (95.3% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.7% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.1% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.2% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.2% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.3% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.9% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Fair 1.7% |
Subsaharan African vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Somali communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 17.3%), ambulatory disability (6.4% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 12.2%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 0.080%), disability age over 75 (48.2% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.6% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 1.9%).
Disability Metric | Subsaharan African | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Good 2.5% |