American vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sierra Leoneans
3,435
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31.9/ 100
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220th/ 347
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4,851
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46.0/ 100
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Sierra Leonean Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 83,356,959 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.077. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 1.5 Sierra Leoneans.
American vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 29.8%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $42,868, a difference of 19.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $57,272, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $54,279, a difference of 6.9%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $93,435, a difference of 10.2%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $43,405, a difference of 11.2%).
Income Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 21.4% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 25.1%), single female poverty (24.5% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 24.1%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.56%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and family poverty (9.8% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 3.2%).
Poverty Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.2% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 20.5%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 18.0%), and unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.46%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.5%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 2.2%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 10.9%), in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 7.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 81.5%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 0.30%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 4.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 84.5% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 17.9%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 42.9%, a difference of 11.8%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 43.4%, a difference of 10.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.87%), family households (65.5% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 2.6%), and average family size (3.16 compared to 3.30, a difference of 4.3%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 34.9% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 43.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 27.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 3.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 13.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 23.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 39.9%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 36.4%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 27.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (89.1% compared to 89.1%, a difference of 0.020%), 11th grade (92.7% compared to 92.6%, a difference of 0.14%), and 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 91.1%, a difference of 0.20%).
Education Level Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
American vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 55.7%), disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 51.1%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 2.1%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 23.2%, a difference of 11.3%).
Disability Metric | American | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.4% |