Sierra Leonean vs Central American Community Comparison
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Central American Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 82,848,913 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.202. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.596% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 596.4 Central Americans.
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $36,492, a difference of 17.5%), householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $56,321, a difference of 15.5%), and median earnings ($48,286 compared to $42,280, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 7.8%), householder income under 25 years ($57,272 compared to $52,626, a difference of 8.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $85,144, a difference of 9.7%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 31.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 29.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.5% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 27.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 4.1%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 4.5%), and single father poverty (17.2% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 7.6%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 9.9%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 9.3%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.4%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 7.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 4.3%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 81.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 16.2%), births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 5.3%), and average family size (3.30 compared to 3.41, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (43.4% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 0.19%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.24%), and family households with children (28.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 0.97%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Tragic 36.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 20.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 11.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 0.23%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 1.8%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 3.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 46.9%), master's degree (16.8% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 37.6%), and doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 34.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.1%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.1%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 9.6%), hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 9.2%), and vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 1.6%), male disability (10.5% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and disability (11.0% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 2.8%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Central American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |