Italian vs Afghan Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 148,839,142 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Italian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.082. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Italians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.001% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Italians corresponds to an increase of 1.2 Afghans.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (28.1% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 12.8%), householder income under 25 years ($53,426 compared to $58,019, a difference of 8.6%), and householder income over 65 years ($63,885 compared to $68,951, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($59,551 compared to $59,554, a difference of 0.0%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($104,215 compared to $104,410, a difference of 0.19%), and median family income ($112,372 compared to $112,971, a difference of 0.53%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 37.0%), single father poverty (17.5% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 25.7%), and single male poverty (13.1% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 22.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (19.6% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 0.30%), single mother poverty (28.0% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 1.0%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.3% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 3.5%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.5% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 25.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.0% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 10.8%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.26%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.29%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 1.9%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.1% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 11.0%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.9%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.5% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 1.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.19%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.46%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.9% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 0.49%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 12.7%), family households with children (26.8% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 12.5%), and births to unmarried women (30.8% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (49.0% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 2.1%), family households (64.8% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 2.2%), and currently married (48.8% compared to 47.3%, a difference of 3.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 9.9%), no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 8.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.23%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.4% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 0.96%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.6% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 5.4%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 69.0%), high school diploma (91.5% compared to 88.8%, a difference of 3.1%), and 10th grade (95.6% compared to 93.1%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (48.7% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 0.33%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 0.36%), and professional degree (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.50%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Italian and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 64.6%), hearing disability (3.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 23.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.71%), disability age 65 to 74 (22.0% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 2.8%), and cognitive disability (16.4% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 5.6%).