American vs Tongan Community Comparison
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American
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Social Comparison
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Americans
Tongans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
130th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Tongan Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 102,470,143 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Tongans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.166. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 3.7 Tongans.
American vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($55,527 compared to $68,235, a difference of 22.9%), median household income ($75,932 compared to $93,076, a difference of 22.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $108,643, a difference of 20.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 1.4%), median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $53,218, a difference of 4.8%), and per capita income ($39,039 compared to $41,693, a difference of 6.8%).
Income Metric | American | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Tragic 27.5% |
American vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 64.2%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 51.1%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 44.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 12.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 14.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 14.2%).
Poverty Metric | American | Tongan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 9.7% |
American vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 55.3%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 33.8%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 33.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.030%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 3.8%), and female unemployment (5.1% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 5.0%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Tongan |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
American vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 67.5%, a difference of 8.7%), in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.92%), in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Excellent 83.1% |
American vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 28.3%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 19.5%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 31.2%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (48.0% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.80%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 3.4%), and family households (65.5% compared to 69.6%, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Tongan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Exceptional 28.4% |
American vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 33.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 17.3%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.42%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 5.8%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
American vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 37.7%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 12.5%), and bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.7%, a difference of 0.29%), ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.56%), and 11th grade (92.7% compared to 92.2%, a difference of 0.57%).
Education Level Metric | American | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.8% |
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 97.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
American vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 40.0%), ambulatory disability (7.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 37.6%), and hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 34.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.16%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 3.5%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 8.5%).
Disability Metric | American | Tongan |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.2% |