Houma vs African Community Comparison
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African Integration in Houma Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 36,068,202 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Africans within Houma communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.325. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Houma within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.054% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Houma corresponds to a decrease of 54.4 Africans.
Houma vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (38.7% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 68.5%), median female earnings ($30,343 compared to $36,530, a difference of 20.4%), and householder income over 65 years ($44,822 compared to $53,711, a difference of 19.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($77,044 compared to $78,986, a difference of 2.5%), median male earnings ($50,547 compared to $47,994, a difference of 5.3%), and householder income under 25 years ($44,356 compared to $46,838, a difference of 5.6%).
Income Metric | Houma | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $32,996 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $76,188 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $62,575 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $38,949 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,547 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $30,343 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,356 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $77,044 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $72,093 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $44,822 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 38.7% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Houma vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (23.5% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 59.2%), single father poverty (26.7% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 46.0%), and single female poverty (33.8% compared to 24.8%, a difference of 36.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (22.7% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 0.41%), child poverty among girls under 16 (21.5% compared to 21.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and married-couple family poverty (6.4% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 6.9%).
Poverty Metric | Houma | African |
Poverty | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 22.7% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.9% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 26.2% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.5% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 23.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 43.5% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.5% | Tragic 15.1% |
Houma vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (7.8% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 40.2%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (12.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 19.9%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (8.7% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 0.30%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.4% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 2.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Houma | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.6% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.7% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.8% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.5% |
Houma vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (74.1% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 8.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (59.5% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 8.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (72.7% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.7% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 25-29 (81.2% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (79.5% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 4.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Houma | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 59.5% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.6% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 81.2% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.9% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 79.5% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 74.1% | Tragic 80.5% |
Houma vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.9% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 19.0%), births to unmarried women (46.6% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 17.2%), and married-couple households (44.6% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.18 compared to 3.25, a difference of 2.4%), divorced or separated (13.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.7%), and single mother households (7.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Houma | African |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.7% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.5% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.18 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 46.6% | Tragic 39.7% |
Houma vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (4.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 18.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.1% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 13.2%), and no vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.6% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 0.99%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.4% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 5.0%), and no vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 7.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Houma | African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.6% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Poor 54.4% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.8% |
Houma vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (2.2% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 65.6%), doctorate degree (0.96% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 63.7%), and master's degree (7.9% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 62.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3rd grade (97.1% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.49%), 2nd grade (97.2% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.55%), and 5th grade (96.6% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.56%).
Education Level Metric | Houma | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.3% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.2% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.3% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.2% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 83.7% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 75.0% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 47.6% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 41.2% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 28.2% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 2.2% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 0.96% | Tragic 1.6% |
Houma vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Houma and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (9.1% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 39.5%), hearing disability (4.2% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 39.0%), and male disability (17.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 38.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (19.3% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 3.3%), self-care disability (3.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 9.5%), and disability age over 75 (56.2% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 14.9%).
Disability Metric | Houma | African |
Disability | Tragic 17.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Tragic 17.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 9.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 32.3% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Tragic 4.2% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 9.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.7% |