Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Community Comparison
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Puerto Rican Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 82,948,635 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Puerto Ricans within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.199. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.164% in Puerto Ricans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to a decrease of 164.1 Puerto Ricans.
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $42,550, a difference of 52.8%), median household income ($88,463 compared to $59,197, a difference of 49.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,427 compared to $69,234, a difference of 47.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 14.6%), median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $40,071, a difference of 35.5%), and median earnings ($48,286 compared to $35,560, a difference of 35.8%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Tragic $31,268 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Tragic $70,423 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Tragic $59,197 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Tragic $35,560 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $40,071 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Tragic $31,560 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Tragic $39,726 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Tragic $65,996 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Tragic $69,234 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Tragic $42,550 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Exceptional 18.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 146.3%), family poverty (9.5% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 113.8%), and receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 112.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.0% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 56.7%), single mother poverty (27.4% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 62.4%), and single female poverty (19.7% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 72.7%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Tragic 23.7% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Tragic 20.3% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 25.2% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Tragic 29.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 26.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Tragic 34.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 32.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 32.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 32.7% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Tragic 25.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Tragic 34.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 31.5% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Tragic 44.5% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 21.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 23.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 26.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 63.3%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 56.4%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.9% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 54.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 2.7%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 10.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 13.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 8.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 8.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 18.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 27.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 16.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 9.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 30.3%, a difference of 23.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 18.6%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 81.2%, a difference of 5.9%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 6.6%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 7.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Tragic 58.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Tragic 73.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Tragic 30.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Tragic 68.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Tragic 80.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 81.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 75.9% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 45.7%, a difference of 31.0%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 14.4%), and single mother households (7.7% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (63.9% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 0.47%), average family size (3.30 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.54%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 6.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Fair 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 25.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Tragic 40.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 8.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Tragic 39.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 13.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Tragic 45.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 40.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 24.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 17.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 5.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 12.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 17.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Tragic 15.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Tragic 84.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Tragic 47.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 15.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 4.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.8% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 50.2%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 39.8%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 38.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.010%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.020%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.020%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 95.5% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 93.2% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 91.8% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Tragic 89.8% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 88.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Tragic 86.5% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 84.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Tragic 81.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 56.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 52.2% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 40.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 31.0% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 11.2% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Tragic 3.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.4% |
Sierra Leonean vs Puerto Rican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Puerto Rican communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.1% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 83.8%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 56.3%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 55.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 19.2%, a difference of 7.1%), disability age over 75 (47.4% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 11.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 18.3%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Puerto Rican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 16.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 16.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 8.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Tragic 29.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 52.9% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 3.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.2% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 8.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 3.7% |