Afghan vs African Community Comparison
COMPARE
Afghan
African
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Afghans
Africans
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
624
SOCIAL INDEX
3.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
341st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
African Integration in Afghan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 144,888,444 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Africans within Afghan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.182. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Afghans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.074% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Afghans corresponds to an increase of 74.4 Africans.
Afghan vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($97,026 compared to $72,650, a difference of 33.6%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($112,676 compared to $84,925, a difference of 32.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,410 compared to $78,986, a difference of 32.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (24.9% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 8.7%), median female earnings ($43,077 compared to $36,530, a difference of 17.9%), and median earnings ($51,112 compared to $41,955, a difference of 21.8%).
Income Metric | Afghan | African |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $46,268 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $112,971 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $97,026 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $51,112 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $59,554 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $43,077 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $58,019 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $104,410 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $112,676 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,951 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 24.9% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Afghan vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.7% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 41.3%), single male poverty (10.7% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 37.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (16.8% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 36.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 7.8%), single mother poverty (27.7% compared to 33.3%, a difference of 20.1%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 20.4%).
Poverty Metric | Afghan | African |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Good 8.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Good 13.0% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.2% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.2% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.7% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Poor 5.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Afghan vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (7.6% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 37.2%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.0% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 31.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 21.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.0% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.74%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.0% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 4.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Afghan | African |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Afghan vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.1% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 5.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.1% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 3.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.2% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 0.31%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Afghan | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.1% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Fair 36.1% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.2% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.4% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Excellent 84.6% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 80.5% |
Afghan vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (27.9% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 42.3%), single mother households (6.3% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 29.9%), and married-couple households (48.0% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.25, a difference of 1.8%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 5.0%), and family households (66.3% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 6.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Afghan | African |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 30.2% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 27.9% | Tragic 39.7% |
Afghan vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 54.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 24.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 4.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.0% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 13.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.7% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 19.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Afghan | African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.0% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Afghan vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 29.1%), master's degree (16.5% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 27.8%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 25.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 10th grade (93.1% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 0.0%), 9th grade (94.2% compared to 94.5%, a difference of 0.31%), and nursery school (97.4% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.45%).
Education Level Metric | Afghan | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.6% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.4% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.4% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.9% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Fair 88.8% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.9% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.8% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 62.0% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 48.9% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.8% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.6% |
Afghan vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Afghan and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 45.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.3% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 32.5%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 27.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 0.94%), cognitive disability (17.3% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 7.5%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 11.4%).
Disability Metric | Afghan | African |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.1% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 22.6% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Fair 17.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |