Somali vs Central American Community Comparison
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Somali
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Somalis
Central Americans
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
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231st/ 347
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1,952
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17.1/ 100
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278th/ 347
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Central American Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 98,229,668 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.161. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.025% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 24.6 Central Americans.
Somali vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 8.9%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $52,626, a difference of 8.2%), and median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $36,492, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $85,144, a difference of 1.7%), median male earnings ($49,025 compared to $48,093, a difference of 1.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $90,951, a difference of 2.6%).
Income Metric | Somali | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Somali vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (25.1% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 26.4%), married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 16.4%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family poverty (11.2% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 0.13%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.26%), and single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 2.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Somali vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 24.0%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 19.7%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.8% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 0.11%), male unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.20%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.41%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Central American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Somali vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 29.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 5.6%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 81.7%, a difference of 2.2%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 2.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 81.7% |
Somali vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 19.5%), family households (57.6% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 14.5%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (7.5% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 1.2%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 3.3%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 4.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Central American |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Tragic 36.7% |
Somali vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 41.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 26.4%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 0.24%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 1.7%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 7.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Somali vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.2%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 19.5%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 39.4%, a difference of 18.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.46%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.46%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 0.49%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Somali vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 17.9%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 15.2%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 15.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.1% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 0.16%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 0.94%), and disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 1.7%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Central American |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |