Tongan vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Samoans
7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
130th/ 347
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4,237
SOCIAL INDEX
39.9/ 100
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202nd/ 347
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Samoan Integration in Tongan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 89,748,852 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Samoans within Tongan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.845. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Tongans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 1.271% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Tongans corresponds to an increase of 1,271.2 Samoans.
Tongan vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,604 compared to $92,385, a difference of 7.8%), median household income ($93,076 compared to $86,498, a difference of 7.6%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,643 compared to $101,580, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,288 compared to $37,498, a difference of 2.1%), median earnings ($45,665 compared to $44,206, a difference of 3.3%), and median male earnings ($53,218 compared to $51,389, a difference of 3.6%).
Income Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,693 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,967 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,076 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,665 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,218 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,288 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,972 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,604 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,643 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,235 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.5% | Fair 26.0% |
Tongan vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 24.6%), child poverty among boys under 16 (13.4% compared to 15.7%, a difference of 17.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (11.5% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 3.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.5% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 6.1%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (17.1% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 6.3%).
Poverty Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.8% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Exceptional 9.7% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.1% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.6% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 12.2% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.5% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Fair 12.1% |
Tongan vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (6.7% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 25.0%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (4.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 22.3%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 21.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.6% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 4.7%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.9% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 8.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 8.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 6.7% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Average 5.4% |
Tongan vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.2% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 5.2%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.5% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (83.5% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.25%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.6% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.51%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.9% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 0.72%).
Labor Participation Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.5% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.2% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.1% | Tragic 81.8% |
Tongan vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 14.9%), single mother households (5.8% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 11.8%), and divorced or separated (11.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.49 compared to 3.42, a difference of 2.1%), family households (69.6% compared to 67.9%, a difference of 2.5%), and currently married (48.3% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 3.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.6% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.2% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 51.6% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.49 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.3% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.1% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.4% | Fair 32.6% |
Tongan vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 8.9%), no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 6.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.9% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 0.47%), 2 or more vehicles in household (63.5% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 3.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 6.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.2% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.9% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 63.5% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 26.5% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Tongan vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 21.2%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 11.7%), and master's degree (12.5% compared to 11.5%, 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 (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.2% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Fair 64.5% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Poor 57.8% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.0% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.4% |
Tongan vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 16.6%), male disability (10.4% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 14.9%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.5% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.75%), disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 2.4%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.8% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 7.0%).
Disability Metric | Tongan | Samoan |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |