Irish vs American Community Comparison
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Social Comparison
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Irish
Americans
6,960
SOCIAL INDEX
67.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
134th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
American Integration in Irish Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 578,343,107 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Americans within Irish communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.431. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Irish within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.074% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Irish corresponds to an increase of 73.9 Americans.
Irish vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in median family income ($105,453 compared to $92,096, a difference of 14.5%), per capita income ($44,679 compared to $39,039, a difference of 14.4%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($96,730 compared to $84,791, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.5% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 2.3%), householder income under 25 years ($51,317 compared to $48,860, a difference of 5.0%), and median female earnings ($39,291 compared to $35,777, a difference of 9.8%).
Income Metric | Irish | American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,679 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,453 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,145 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Good $47,276 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,464 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Fair $39,291 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,317 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $96,730 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $103,067 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Average $61,097 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.5% | Tragic 27.8% |
Irish vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 26.8%), family poverty (7.9% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 24.4%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.9% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 22.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.1% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 7.2%), single father poverty (18.0% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 11.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 12.0%).
Poverty Metric | Irish | American |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.9% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Average 20.1% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.8% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Fair 21.4% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 18.0% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.2% | Fair 12.2% |
Irish vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 14.3%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 12.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.2% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 1.5%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 2.2%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Irish | American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.5% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Irish vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (42.0% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 4.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.3% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Irish | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 42.0% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.0% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Tragic 80.4% |
Irish vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (32.2% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 13.0%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 13.0%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (48.6% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 1.4%), family households with children (26.8% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 1.6%), and family households (64.4% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 1.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Irish | American |
Family Households | Average 64.4% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.8% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.6% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.10 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.9% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.2% | Tragic 36.4% |
Irish vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 6.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 4.0%), and no vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (60.1% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 0.060%), 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 0.61%), and no vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 2.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Irish | American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.1% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Irish vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.4% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 23.6%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 23.4%), and master's degree (15.0% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 22.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.21%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.21%), and 1st grade (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.22%).
Education Level Metric | Irish | American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.4% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.4% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.0% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.4% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.6% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.6% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.5% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.6% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Average 15.0% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Average 4.4% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.5% |
Irish vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Irish and American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 16.2%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.3% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 13.0%), and ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 12.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.8% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 2.2%), disability age over 75 (46.5% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 4.1%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.4%).
Disability Metric | Irish | American |
Disability | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.7% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.5% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Fair 2.5% | Tragic 2.8% |