Somali vs Ethiopian Community Comparison
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Somalis
Ethiopians
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
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7,266
SOCIAL INDEX
70.1/ 100
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126th/ 347
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Ethiopian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 84,665,476 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Ethiopians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.039. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Ethiopians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 4.3 Ethiopians.
Somali vs Ethiopian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($54,004 compared to $64,989, a difference of 20.3%), median household income ($75,782 compared to $89,640, a difference of 18.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $103,736, a difference of 17.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 2.9%), householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $53,818, a difference of 10.6%), and median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $43,243, a difference of 12.8%).
Income Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $46,569 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $108,251 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $89,640 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $49,572 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Excellent $56,243 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $43,243 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $53,818 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Good $96,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Excellent $103,736 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $64,989 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Exceptional 21.8% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 28.8%), receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 28.7%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 28.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 7.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 11.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.8% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 13.4%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Average 12.2% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Good 13.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Excellent 16.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Average 16.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Average 16.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Average 16.5% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 19.9% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Good 10.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 14.4%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 13.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.29%), female unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Excellent 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Fair 17.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Good 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Fair 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.3% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 38.2%, a difference of 18.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 77.3%, a difference of 2.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 69.3%, a difference of 0.20%), in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 85.9%, a difference of 0.30%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 86.6%, a difference of 0.38%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 69.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 82.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 38.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 77.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 86.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 85.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 84.8% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 15.8%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 43.2%, a difference of 10.7%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 44.5%, a difference of 7.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.24, a difference of 1.2%), births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 3.0%), and family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 61.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Tragic 43.2% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Fair 6.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Tragic 44.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Average 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 10.6%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 89.6%, a difference of 0.61%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 53.1%, a difference of 4.0%), and no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 5.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Average 89.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Tragic 53.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 34.3%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 29.8%), and master's degree (14.2% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 26.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.060%), 10th grade (93.2% compared to 93.2%, a difference of 0.060%), and 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Fair 89.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 68.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 62.9% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 50.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 42.8% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Somali vs Ethiopian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Ethiopian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 23.3%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 16.7%), and male disability (11.4% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 1.7%), and hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 3.2%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Ethiopian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Excellent 22.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |