Black/African American vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Black/African American
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Blacks/African Americans
Samoans
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
4,237
SOCIAL INDEX
39.9/ 100
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202nd/ 347
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Samoan Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 224,510,098 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Samoans within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.274. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to a decrease of 1.4 Samoans.

Black/African American vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($78,556 compared to $101,580, a difference of 29.3%), householder income over 65 years ($50,779 compared to $65,427, a difference of 28.8%), and median household income ($67,573 compared to $86,498, a difference of 28.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($35,315 compared to $37,498, a difference of 6.2%), median earnings ($40,085 compared to $44,206, a difference of 10.3%), and per capita income ($35,564 compared to $39,826, a difference of 12.0%).

| Income Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Tragic $39,826 |
| Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Fair $100,344 |
| Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Good $86,498 |
| Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Tragic $44,206 |
| Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Tragic $51,389 |
| Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Tragic $37,498 |
| Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Exceptional $54,610 |
| Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Fair $92,385 |
| Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Good $101,580 |
| Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Exceptional $65,427 |
| Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Fair 26.0% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (24.7% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 57.2%), child poverty under the age of 16 (24.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 56.6%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (24.5% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 56.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (35.2% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 23.7%), single female poverty (26.4% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 27.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.6% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 31.7%).

| Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Good 12.0% |
| Families | Tragic 13.3% | Good 8.6% |
| Males | Tragic 15.8% | Good 10.9% |
| Females | Tragic 18.6% | Good 13.1% |
| Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Exceptional 18.2% |
| Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Average 13.5% |
| Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Excellent 16.5% |
| Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Good 15.6% |
| Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Excellent 15.7% |
| Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Excellent 15.7% |
| Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 11.7% |
| Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Good 20.6% |
| Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 13.8% |
| Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Excellent 28.5% |
| Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
| Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.0% |
| Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.1% |
| Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Fair 12.1% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (11.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 35.7%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 34.0%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 30.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 3.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 4.8%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.1%).

| Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
| Males | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
| Females | Tragic 6.5% | Poor 5.4% |
| Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 11.9% |
| Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Excellent 17.2% |
| Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Average 10.3% |
| Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Good 6.6% |
| Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
| Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.0% |
| Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Average 4.5% |
| Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Average 4.8% |
| Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.9% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
| Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
| Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
| Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
| Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
| Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Average 5.4% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 7.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 4.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (63.4% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.58%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.85%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.2% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.3%).

| Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Exceptional 65.5% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Tragic 79.0% |
| In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Exceptional 39.1% |
| In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
| In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Tragic 83.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 83.3% |
| In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 83.2% |
| In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Tragic 81.8% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (9.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 37.5%), births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 35.8%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 26.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.42, a difference of 4.4%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 7.8%), and family households (61.5% compared to 67.9%, a difference of 10.5%).

| Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 67.9% |
| Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Exceptional 29.5% |
| Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 48.7% |
| Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.42 |
| Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
| Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Fair 6.5% |
| Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Average 46.8% |
| Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Good 12.0% |
| Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Fair 32.6% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 67.8%), no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 55.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 44.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 4.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 20.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 44.1%).

| Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 7.6% |
| 1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Exceptional 92.4% |
| 2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Exceptional 61.5% |
| 3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 25.0% |
| 4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 6.9%), college, under 1 year (59.4% compared to 63.0%, a difference of 6.1%), and college, 1 year or more (53.3% compared to 56.2%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 9th grade (94.6% compared to 94.6%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.14%), and kindergarten (97.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.14%).

| Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
| Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.8% |
| Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.8% |
| 1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.7% |
| 2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
| 3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
| 4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
| 5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
| 6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Poor 96.8% |
| 7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.7% |
| 8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.4% |
| 9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Poor 94.6% |
| 10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Poor 93.4% |
| 11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Fair 92.3% |
| 12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Fair 90.8% |
| High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Poor 88.5% |
| GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Poor 84.9% |
| College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Tragic 63.0% |
| College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Tragic 56.2% |
| Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Tragic 41.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 31.8% |
| Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 11.5% |
| Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.3% |
| Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.4% |
Black/African American vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 25.3%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 22.9%), and disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 21.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 0.030%), cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 6.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (27.3% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 7.3%).

| Disability Metric | Black/African American | Samoan |
| Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
| Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 11.9% |
| Females | Tragic 14.1% | Poor 12.4% |
| Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Good 1.2% |
| Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Excellent 5.5% |
| Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
| Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
| Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Tragic 25.4% |
| Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 49.5% |
| Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Poor 2.2% |
| Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Tragic 3.3% |
| Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
| Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Poor 6.3% |
| Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.6% |