American vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 507,685,957 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.055. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 1.8 Sub-Saharan Africans.
American vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 22.0%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $38,391, a difference of 7.3%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $44,118, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $90,691, a difference of 0.17%), householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $48,691, a difference of 0.35%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $84,235, a difference of 0.66%).
Income Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 22.8% |
American vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 18.5%), receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 15.9%), and single male poverty (15.8% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 1.5%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.6% compared to 22.0%, a difference of 2.1%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (16.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 4.9%).
Poverty Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
American vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.1%), male unemployment (5.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 14.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.62%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.77%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.4%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
American vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 6.6%), in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 4.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 0.55%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 82.0% |
American vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 19.0%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 15.2%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 42.6%, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.24%), births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 0.68%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 36.7% |
American vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 59.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 31.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 15.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 26.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.7% |
American vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 39.3%), master's degree (12.3% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 15.8%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.55%), nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.72%), and kindergarten (98.4% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.72%).
Education Level Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
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 97.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
American vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 42.1%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 35.1%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 0.45%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 2.9%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 6.0%).
Disability Metric | American | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |