American vs Liberian Community Comparison
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Americans
Liberians
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
1,824
SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
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Liberian Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 118,049,829 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Liberians within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.212. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Liberians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 3.8 Liberians.
American vs Liberian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 29.9%), median female earnings ($35,777 compared to $38,215, a difference of 6.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $82,005, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $48,917, a difference of 0.12%), median household income ($75,932 compared to $75,667, a difference of 0.35%), and median family income ($92,096 compared to $91,722, a difference of 0.41%).
Income Metric | American | Liberian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $38,780 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Tragic $91,722 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Tragic $75,667 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $43,536 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $49,318 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $38,215 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Tragic $48,917 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Tragic $82,005 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Tragic $88,929 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Tragic $54,356 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Exceptional 21.4% |
American vs Liberian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 25.3%), receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 21.8%), and single male poverty (15.8% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 1.2%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 1.4%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (18.6% compared to 19.3%, a difference of 3.7%).
Poverty Metric | American | Liberian |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Poor 20.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 15.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Tragic 20.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 19.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 19.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Tragic 19.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Fair 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 22.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Fair 12.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.8% |
American vs Liberian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 14.2%), unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 12.0%), and male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Liberian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Poor 17.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 10.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Poor 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 8.1% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 10.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.0% |
American vs Liberian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 67.8%, a difference of 9.1%), in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 80.9%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 78.0%, a difference of 2.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 3.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Liberian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 67.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Exceptional 80.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 41.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 78.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Exceptional 86.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 85.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Excellent 83.0% |
American vs Liberian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.6% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 31.7%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 40.7%, a difference of 17.9%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 42.2%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 37.4%, a difference of 2.7%), average family size (3.16 compared to 3.25, a difference of 2.8%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Liberian |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Tragic 62.0% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 28.3% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 40.7% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 8.6% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Tragic 42.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Tragic 37.4% |
American vs Liberian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 56.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 43.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 33.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 5.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 51.7%, a difference of 16.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 33.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Liberian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 12.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Tragic 51.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 17.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
American vs Liberian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 43.5%), bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 34.6%, a difference of 8.5%), and associate's degree (40.8% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.8%, a difference of 0.21%), ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.33%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 0.40%).
Education Level Metric | American | Liberian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Fair 95.9% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Fair 94.8% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Poor 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 56.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 43.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 34.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
American vs Liberian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Liberian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 46.1%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 36.8%), and male disability (13.8% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.6%, a difference of 0.70%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 0.78%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 7.1%).
Disability Metric | American | Liberian |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 25.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Tragic 6.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |