American vs Somali Community Comparison
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3,435
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Somali Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,260,815 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Somalis within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.196. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.006% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to a decrease of 6.2 Somalis.
American vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 31.1%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $38,333, a difference of 7.1%), and median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $49,025, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median household income ($75,932 compared to $75,782, a difference of 0.20%), householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $48,657, a difference of 0.42%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $83,752, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | American | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 21.2% |
American vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 38.2%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 19.8%), and male poverty (12.1% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (24.5% compared to 25.2%, a difference of 2.9%), single mother poverty (33.5% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 2.9%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 3.2%).
Poverty Metric | American | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
American vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 34.0%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 30.5%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 30.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.060%), female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.95%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.7%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Somali |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
American vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 12.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 11.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 3.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 4.0%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 4.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Exceptional 83.5% |
American vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (47.9% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 22.9%), births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 30.7%, a difference of 18.5%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 41.5%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.16 compared to 3.20, a difference of 1.2%), family households with children (27.3% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 2.2%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Somali |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Good 30.7% |
American vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 49.7%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 43.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 39.8%). 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 51.1%, a difference of 17.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 39.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Somali |
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 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
American vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 77.7%), bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 38.1%, a difference of 19.7%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.41%), 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 0.45%), and high school diploma (89.1% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 0.55%).
Education Level Metric | American | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.7% |
American vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Somali communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 54.9%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 41.2%), and vision disability (2.6% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 32.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 1.8%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 2.8%), and disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 8.0%).
Disability Metric | American | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Good 2.5% |