American vs Afghan Community Comparison
COMPARE
American
Afghan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Americans
Afghans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,658
SOCIAL INDEX
74.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
108th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Afghan Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 148,870,332 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Afghans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.283. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.005% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to a decrease of 4.7 Afghans.
American vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,932 compared to $97,026, a difference of 27.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $112,676, a difference of 24.4%), and householder income over 65 years ($55,527 compared to $68,951, a difference of 24.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 11.7%), median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $59,554, a difference of 17.3%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $46,268, a difference of 18.5%).
Income Metric | American | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Excellent 24.9% |
American vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.8% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 47.5%), single father poverty (20.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 43.7%), and single female poverty (24.5% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 25.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 4.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 6.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 8.7%).
Poverty Metric | American | Afghan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
American vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 37.5%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 32.3%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 0.54%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.73%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.6% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 1.0%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Afghan |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.4% |
American vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 11.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 8.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 83.5% |
American vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 30.5%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 14.9%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 0.15%), family households (65.5% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 1.5%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Afghan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Exceptional 27.9% |
American vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 4.3%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.1%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.40%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 1.8%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 7.3% |
American vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 57.4%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 33.8%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 32.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.9%, a difference of 0.040%), high school diploma (89.1% compared to 88.8%, a difference of 0.40%), and 11th grade (92.7% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.70%).
Education Level Metric | American | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
American vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 96.9%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 42.4%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 35.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 0.020%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 1.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 14.0%).
Disability Metric | American | Afghan |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Excellent 2.4% |