South American vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 463,658,409 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.408. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.025% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 25.5 Sub-Saharan Africans.
South American vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,362 compared to $84,235, a difference of 13.2%), median household income ($86,824 compared to $77,631, a difference of 11.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $90,691, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,698 compared to $38,391, a difference of 3.4%), householder income over 65 years ($59,854 compared to $56,615, a difference of 5.7%), and median earnings ($46,804 compared to $44,118, a difference of 6.1%).
Income Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 22.8% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.7%), child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 24.0%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 24.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.40%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 3.3%), and single father poverty (16.0% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 6.0%).
Poverty Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 13.5%), male unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 13.3%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.3% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 2.2%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 2.9%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.6%).
Unemployment Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 6.2% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 14.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 3.0%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (66.0% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 0.25%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.32%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.41%).
Labor Participation Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 82.0% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 18.8%), births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 15.4%), and married-couple households (46.6% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.25, a difference of 0.67%), family households with children (28.4% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 3.0%), and divorced or separated (12.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 4.8%).
Family Structure Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 36.7% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 16.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 0.020%), 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 1.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 14.5%), master's degree (15.6% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 9.7%), and bachelor's degree (38.9% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.9% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 0.010%), nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.090%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.090%).
Education Level Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Fair 1.8% |
South American vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 28.0%), disability age 18 to 34 (5.9% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 20.6%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 3.1%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 7.1%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 7.7%).
Disability Metric | South American | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |