American vs Samoan Community Comparison
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Americans
Samoans
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
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220th/ 347
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4,237
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39.9/ 100
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202nd/ 347
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Samoan Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 224,968,980 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Samoans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.305. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.026% in Samoans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 25.5 Samoans.
American vs Samoan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($55,527 compared to $65,427, a difference of 17.8%), median household income ($75,932 compared to $86,498, a difference of 13.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $101,580, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $51,389, a difference of 1.2%), per capita income ($39,039 compared to $39,826, a difference of 2.0%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $44,206, a difference of 3.4%).
Income Metric | American | Samoan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Tragic $39,826 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Fair $100,344 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Good $86,498 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Tragic $44,206 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Tragic $51,389 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Tragic $37,498 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $54,610 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Fair $92,385 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Good $101,580 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $65,427 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Fair 26.0% |
American vs Samoan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 45.3%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 35.5%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 23.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.70%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 6.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 7.6%).
Poverty Metric | American | Samoan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Good 8.6% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Good 13.1% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Good 15.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Excellent 15.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Excellent 15.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Good 20.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Excellent 28.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Fair 12.1% |
American vs Samoan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 24.2%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 16.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 14.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.22%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.67%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 0.89%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Samoan |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.5% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Average 5.4% |
American vs Samoan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 65.5%, a difference of 5.5%), in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 39.1%, a difference of 3.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.0%, a difference of 2.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.22%), in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.67%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.95%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Samoan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Tragic 79.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Exceptional 39.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Tragic 81.8% |
American vs Samoan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 32.6%, a difference of 11.6%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 10.3%), and average family size (3.16 compared to 3.42, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (6.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 0.37%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Samoan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 67.9% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.42 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Average 46.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Fair 32.6% |
American vs Samoan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 22.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 10.4%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 0.060%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 0.29%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Samoan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 61.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 25.0% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 9.2% |
American vs Samoan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 36.8%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 7.7%), and master's degree (12.3% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 0.15%), 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.8%, a difference of 0.20%), and ged/equivalency (84.7% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.30%).
Education Level Metric | American | Samoan |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.8% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Poor 94.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Poor 93.4% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Tragic 63.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Tragic 56.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Tragic 31.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.4% |
American vs Samoan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Samoan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 54.2%), vision disability (2.6% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 19.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 1.4%), disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 2.3%), and cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.2%).
Disability Metric | American | Samoan |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 11.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Poor 2.2% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Tragic 3.3% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.6% |