Swedish vs Iraqi Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 169,391,823 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Iraqis within Swedish communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.116. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Swedes within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Iraqis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Swedes corresponds to a decrease of 4.5 Iraqis.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.4% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 10.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,136 compared to $90,764, a difference of 9.2%), and median family income ($108,499 compared to $100,658, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,421 compared to $38,666, a difference of 1.9%), median earnings ($47,851 compared to $46,140, a difference of 3.7%), and householder income over 65 years ($62,736 compared to $60,466, a difference of 3.7%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (3.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 52.1%), receiving food stamps (9.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 32.2%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.3% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 31.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.1% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 0.33%), single female poverty (20.6% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 0.98%), and single mother poverty (28.4% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 1.5%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in female unemployment (4.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 22.8%), unemployment (4.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 20.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.49%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.0% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 0.80%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.4% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 1.2%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (44.1% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 14.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.8% compared to 76.0%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.6% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 2.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.1% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 0.88%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.3% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 1.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 1.5%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 11.8%), births to unmarried women (29.6% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 7.6%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.5% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 0.20%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 3.1%), and family households with children (27.4% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 4.1%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 22.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (23.0% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 17.3%), and no vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.3% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.8% compared to 57.1%, a difference of 8.4%), and no vehicles in household (6.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 14.0%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 67.7%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 7.5%), and high school diploma (92.2% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 3.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.010%), bachelor's degree (39.1% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 0.17%), and nursery school (98.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.96%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Swedish and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 36.5%), hearing disability (3.6% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 16.6%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.5% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.3% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.41%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.71%), and ambulatory disability (6.0% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 1.5%).