Black/African American vs Latvian Community Comparison
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Latvian Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 220,084,356 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Latvians within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.045. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.000% in Latvians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 0.1 Latvians.

Black/African American vs Latvian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $108,926, a difference of 48.5%), per capita income ($35,564 compared to $52,649, a difference of 48.0%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $115,957, a difference of 47.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $52,783, a difference of 18.9%), median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $43,941, a difference of 24.4%), and wage/income gap (21.7% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 28.3%).

| Income Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Exceptional $52,649 |
| Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Exceptional $120,301 |
| Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Exceptional $97,311 |
| Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Exceptional $53,001 |
| Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Exceptional $63,498 |
| Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Exceptional $43,941 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Excellent $52,783 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Exceptional $108,926 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Exceptional $115,957 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Exceptional $67,326 |
| Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Tragic 27.9% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (13.3% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 88.3%), receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 88.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 85.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (20.4% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 23.8%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (24.3% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 24.8%), and single male poverty (16.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 27.8%).

| Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
| Families | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 7.1% |
| Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 9.6% |
| Females | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 11.4% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Exceptional 19.5% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Exceptional 11.8% |
| Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 14.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Exceptional 13.2% |
| Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 13.4% |
| Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Exceptional 13.5% |
| Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Good 12.7% |
| Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Exceptional 19.0% |
| Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Fair 16.5% |
| Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Exceptional 26.9% |
| Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 3.9% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.5% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 51.8%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 49.4%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (6.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 46.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 9.2%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 10.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 12.0%).

| Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Males | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 4.8% |
| Females | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
| Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 11.0% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.7% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.9% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Exceptional 6.2% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 4.2% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Good 4.8% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
| Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Excellent 8.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Exceptional 6.8% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Exceptional 8.6% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 38.9%, a difference of 6.6%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 5.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.8% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 4.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 3.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 3.9%).

| Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Excellent 65.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Exceptional 80.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 38.9% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 76.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Exceptional 86.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 86.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Exceptional 83.8% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.0% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 70.1%), births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 59.8%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 24.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 0.060%), family households (61.5% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 2.1%), and average family size (3.27 compared to 3.11, a difference of 5.4%).

| Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Tragic 62.8% |
| Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.4% |
| Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 47.9% |
| Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Tragic 3.11 |
| Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Exceptional 5.3% |
| Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Exceptional 48.5% |
| Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 11.6% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 21.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 11.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 90.3%, a difference of 2.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 10.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 11.3%).

| Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 9.8% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Excellent 90.3% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Excellent 56.2% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Fair 19.3% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 6.1% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 83.5%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 78.6%), and master's degree (12.1% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 64.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.62%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.63%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.63%).

| Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Exceptional 1.5% |
| Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
| Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Exceptional 98.5% |
| 2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Exceptional 98.4% |
| 4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Exceptional 98.2% |
| 5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Exceptional 98.1% |
| 6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Exceptional 97.9% |
| 7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Exceptional 97.2% |
| 8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 97.0% |
| 9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Exceptional 96.4% |
| 10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
| 11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.7% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Exceptional 93.6% |
| High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 92.0% |
| GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Exceptional 89.2% |
| College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Exceptional 71.6% |
| College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Exceptional 66.1% |
| Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Exceptional 53.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Exceptional 46.1% |
| Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 19.8% |
| Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Exceptional 6.2% |
| Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Black/African American vs Latvian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Latvian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 44.6%), vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 40.5%), and ambulatory disability (7.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 30.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 5.3%), disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 9.7%), and disability age under 5 (1.4% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 10.3%).

| Disability Metric | Black/African American | Latvian |
| Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Excellent 11.4% |
| Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 11.1% |
| Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.3% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Exceptional 5.4% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Poor 6.8% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Exceptional 21.2% |
| Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Exceptional 45.1% |
| Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 2.0% |
| Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.2% |
| Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Exceptional 16.6% |
| Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.7% |
| Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 2.3% |