Samoan vs Tongan Community Comparison
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Tongan Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 89,748,852 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Tongans within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.847. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.570% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to an increase of 570.3 Tongans.
Samoan vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($92,385 compared to $99,604, a difference of 7.8%), median household income ($86,498 compared to $93,076, a difference of 7.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($101,580 compared to $108,643, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($37,498 compared to $38,288, a difference of 2.1%), median earnings ($44,206 compared to $45,665, a difference of 3.3%), and median male earnings ($51,389 compared to $53,218, a difference of 3.6%).
Income Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Tragic 27.5% |
Samoan vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (12.1% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 24.6%), child poverty among boys under 16 (15.7% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 17.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.5% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (4.9% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 3.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 6.1%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 6.3%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Samoan vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.4% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 25.0%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 22.3%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 4.7%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.2% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 8.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.9% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 8.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Samoan vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 5.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.5% compared to 67.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (83.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 0.25%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.2% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 0.51%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 0.72%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Excellent 83.1% |
Samoan vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (32.6% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 14.9%), single mother households (6.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.8%), and divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.42 compared to 3.49, a difference of 2.1%), family households (67.9% compared to 69.6%, a difference of 2.5%), and currently married (46.8% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 3.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Samoan vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 8.9%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 6.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.47%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 3.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 6.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Samoan vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 21.2%), professional degree (3.3% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 11.7%), and master's degree (11.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.020%), nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.030%), and kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Poor 1.7% |
Samoan vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 16.6%), male disability (11.9% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 14.9%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 0.75%), disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.4% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 7.0%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | Tongan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.2% |