Somali vs Arab Community Comparison
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Somali
Arab
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Somalis
Arabs
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,013
SOCIAL INDEX
57.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
166th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Arab Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 97,746,692 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Arabs within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.070. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.004% in Arabs. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 4.0 Arabs.
Somali vs Arab Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 25.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $104,566, a difference of 18.0%), and median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $57,298, a difference of 16.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,219, a difference of 5.3%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $40,718, a difference of 6.2%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $48,599, a difference of 11.6%).
Income Metric | Somali | Arab |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $45,662 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Excellent $106,952 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Excellent $88,398 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $48,599 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $57,298 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Excellent $40,718 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $51,219 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Excellent $97,336 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Excellent $104,566 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Good $62,266 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Poor 26.6% |
Somali vs Arab Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 26.8%), child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 25.9%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 1.7%), married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 8.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Arab |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Fair 12.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Fair 9.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Poor 11.6% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 17.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Fair 16.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Fair 16.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 13.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Good 20.7% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Poor 16.6% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Good 29.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Average 12.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Good 11.5% |
Somali vs Arab Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 16.6%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 15.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 14.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.090%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.9%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Arab |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Excellent 17.2% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Poor 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 7.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.6% |
Somali vs Arab Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 36.8%, a difference of 22.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 74.6%, a difference of 6.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 65.2%, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Arab |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Good 65.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Poor 79.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Good 36.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Poor 74.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Poor 82.4% |
Somali vs Arab Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 24.7%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 20.4%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.23, a difference of 1.0%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 28.0%, a difference of 4.8%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 29.2%, a difference of 5.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Arab |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Fair 64.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 28.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Good 46.9% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Average 3.23 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Good 47.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Somali vs Arab Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 20.2%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 17.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 55.0%, a difference of 7.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.6%, a difference of 0.65%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 5.0%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 55.0%, a difference of 7.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Arab |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Average 89.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Fair 55.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Poor 18.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Poor 6.0% |
Somali vs Arab Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 39.7%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 22.3%), and doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 19.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.9%, a difference of 0.83%), 7th grade (95.3% compared to 96.2%, a difference of 0.85%), and 9th grade (94.3% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.85%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Arab |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Average 97.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Average 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Average 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Excellent 94.0% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Excellent 91.6% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Excellent 89.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Excellent 86.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 67.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 61.6% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 40.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Somali vs Arab Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Arab communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 18.0%), cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 14.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.69%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.1%, a difference of 1.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Arab |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Excellent 11.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Good 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Excellent 10.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Good 47.1% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Average 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Average 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Good 2.4% |