Scandinavian vs American Community Comparison
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Scandinavian
American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Scandinavians
Americans
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
98th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
American Integration in Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 472,104,815 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Americans within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.440. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.206% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 206.0 Americans.
Scandinavian vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,969 compared to $90,536, a difference of 13.7%), median family income ($104,410 compared to $92,096, a difference of 13.4%), and median household income ($86,073 compared to $75,932, a difference of 13.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 4.5%), median female earnings ($38,306 compared to $35,777, a difference of 7.1%), and householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $48,860, a difference of 7.8%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | American |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Tragic 27.8% |
Scandinavian vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (15.7% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 30.6%), child poverty among girls under 16 (14.4% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 30.1%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.1% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 29.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.3% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 6.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.4% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 14.6%), and single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 33.5%, a difference of 15.9%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | American |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Fair 12.2% |
Scandinavian vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.4% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 24.3%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.6% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 21.7%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 20.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 5.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.3%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 6.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | American |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Scandinavian vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 40.3%, a difference of 8.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.0% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 4.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.9% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 2.2%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 80.4% |
Scandinavian vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (29.8% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 22.3%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 14.1%), and divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.14 compared to 3.16, a difference of 0.68%), family households (65.0% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 0.72%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | American |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 36.4% |
Scandinavian vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 9.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 6.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 0.68%), 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 3.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 4.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Scandinavian vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 19.8%), professional degree (4.2% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 18.9%), and bachelor's degree (37.5% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 17.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.15%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.16%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.16%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | American |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Scandinavian vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and American communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 22.3%), ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 20.8%), and disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 20.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 1.3%), disability age over 75 (46.6% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 3.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.1%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | American |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |