Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Community Comparison
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Laotian Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 65,864,701 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Laotians within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.324. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.015% in Laotians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to a decrease of 15.3 Laotians.
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 23.0%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $104,993, a difference of 12.4%), and median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $59,351, a difference of 9.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $42,133, a difference of 1.7%), householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $66,306, a difference of 1.9%), and median earnings ($48,286 compared to $50,343, a difference of 4.3%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Exceptional $47,041 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Exceptional $112,859 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Exceptional $94,990 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Exceptional $50,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Exceptional $59,351 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Exceptional $42,133 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Exceptional $54,369 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Exceptional $104,993 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Exceptional $111,051 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Exceptional $66,306 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Poor 26.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 24.0%), child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 22.8%), and receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 22.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 1.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and single mother poverty (27.4% compared to 27.0%, a difference of 1.8%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Exceptional 8.1% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Exceptional 14.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Exceptional 19.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Exceptional 27.0% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Fair 12.3% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 25.6%), male unemployment (6.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 18.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 2.1%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 2.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 3.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Good 11.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Excellent 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Exceptional 6.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 7.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 4.7%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 74.1%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.5%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (84.5% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 2.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 65.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Average 79.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Tragic 34.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Tragic 74.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Poor 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Good 82.9% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 32.7%), births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 22.4%), and married-couple households (42.9% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.30 compared to 3.26, a difference of 1.1%), family households with children (28.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 1.3%), and family households (63.9% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 3.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.8% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Excellent 3.26 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Excellent 47.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 25.4%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 21.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 2.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 58.6%, a difference of 10.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 21.5%, a difference of 17.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 9.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 91.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 58.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 21.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 7.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 17.9%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 16.5%), and bachelor's degree (40.1% compared to 42.0%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.3% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.040%), 11th grade (92.6% compared to 92.6%, a difference of 0.040%), and 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Poor 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Poor 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.4% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Good 91.3% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Good 89.3% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Excellent 86.5% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Exceptional 68.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Exceptional 62.8% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Exceptional 49.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Exceptional 42.0% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Sierra Leonean vs Laotian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Laotian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 15.7%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 13.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (10.5% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 0.10%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.35%), and disability (11.0% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 0.69%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Laotian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Poor 47.9% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Average 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Excellent 2.4% |