Somali vs English Community Comparison
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Somali
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Somalis
English
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,730
SOCIAL INDEX
64.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
146th/ 347
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English Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 99,318,982 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of English within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.588. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.155% in English. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 154.6 English.
Somali vs English Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 38.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $102,021, a difference of 15.1%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $61,487, a difference of 13.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,196, a difference of 0.36%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $50,805, a difference of 4.4%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $46,334, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | Somali | English |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Average $43,982 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Good $103,684 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Average $84,915 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Average $46,334 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Good $55,747 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,196 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Tragic $50,805 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Average $94,429 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Good $102,021 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Good $61,487 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 29.5% |
Somali vs English Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 42.1%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 41.1%), and receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 40.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 6.6%), single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 7.8%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 8.5%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | English |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 20.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Fair 13.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 15.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 30.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Somali vs English Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 21.7%), male unemployment (5.6% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 18.1%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | English |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Somali vs English Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 63.7%, a difference of 8.5%), in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 42.4%, a difference of 6.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 78.8%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 77.6%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | English |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 63.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Tragic 78.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 42.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 77.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Tragic 82.2% |
Somali vs English Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 30.6%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 27.3%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.51%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.3%, a difference of 2.4%), and average family size (3.20 compared to 3.11, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | English |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Exceptional 65.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.11 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Average 31.7% |
Somali vs English Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 68.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 51.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 42.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 93.8%, a difference of 5.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 61.9%, a difference of 21.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 42.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | English |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 6.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 93.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 61.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 23.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Somali vs English Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 111.8%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 9.5%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (59.9% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 0.15%), associate's degree (46.8% compared to 46.4%, a difference of 0.96%), and college, under 1 year (65.8% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | English |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 97.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 87.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Excellent 66.6% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Good 60.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Average 46.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Fair 37.4% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Average 14.8% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Good 1.9% |
Somali vs English Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and English communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 39.2%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 36.9%), and cognitive disability (19.8% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 18.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.86%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 1.7%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 3.7%).
Disability Metric | Somali | English |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.8% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Fair 23.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Average 2.5% |