American vs South African Community Comparison
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South African Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 182,528,490 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of South Africans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.620. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.022% in South Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 22.1 South Africans.
American vs South African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,039 compared to $50,044, a difference of 28.2%), median household income ($75,932 compared to $93,379, a difference of 23.0%), and median family income ($92,096 compared to $113,229, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 0.66%), householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $51,383, a difference of 5.2%), and median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $41,825, a difference of 16.9%).
Income Metric | American | South African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Exceptional $50,044 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Exceptional $113,229 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Exceptional $93,379 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Exceptional $50,752 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Exceptional $61,460 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Exceptional $41,825 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Poor $51,383 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Exceptional $103,160 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Exceptional $109,719 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $65,652 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Tragic 28.0% |
American vs South African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 25.9%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 25.5%), and single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 24.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.6% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 2.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 2.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 3.6%).
Poverty Metric | American | South African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Excellent 12.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 15.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Excellent 15.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Excellent 20.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
American vs South African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 37.9%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 26.9%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 20.0%). 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 0.12%), unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.45%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.46%).
Unemployment Metric | American | South African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Excellent 10.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.4% |
American vs South African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 9.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 5.1%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.7%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | South African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Good 65.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Average 36.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Fair 82.6% |
American vs South African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 30.5%, a difference of 19.4%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 13.9%), and single mother households (6.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.16 compared to 3.17, a difference of 0.25%), family households with children (27.3% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 0.56%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 0.76%).
Family Structure Metric | American | South African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 63.4% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Average 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Excellent 47.3% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Tragic 3.17 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 47.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Excellent 30.5% |
American vs South African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 33.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 21.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 90.0%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 6.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 17.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | South African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Good 10.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Good 90.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Excellent 56.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Fair 19.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Fair 6.2% |
American vs South African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 59.8%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 52.8%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 47.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (95.6% compared to 95.6%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.14%), and kindergarten (98.4% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | American | South African |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.1% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 97.9% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 97.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 97.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 96.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Exceptional 94.7% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Exceptional 93.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Exceptional 92.4% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Exceptional 87.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Exceptional 69.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Exceptional 64.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Exceptional 51.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Exceptional 43.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |
American vs South African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and South African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 66.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 30.3%), and hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 6.3%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 17.6%).
Disability Metric | American | South African |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Good 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Exceptional 21.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.3% |