Somali vs Finnish Community Comparison
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Somali
Finnish
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Somalis
Finns
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,815
SOCIAL INDEX
65.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
141st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Finnish Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 93,466,227 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Finns within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.128. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.007% in Finns. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to a decrease of 7.1 Finns.
Somali vs Finnish Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.2% compared to 28.6%, a difference of 34.7%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,752 compared to $94,610, a difference of 13.0%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $99,904, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $38,173, a difference of 0.42%), median earnings ($43,567 compared to $45,940, a difference of 5.4%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $51,827, a difference of 6.5%).
Income Metric | Somali | Finnish |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Average $43,461 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Average $102,676 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Fair $83,607 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Fair $45,940 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Average $54,721 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Tragic $38,173 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Fair $51,827 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Average $94,610 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Average $99,904 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Poor $59,535 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 28.6% |
Somali vs Finnish Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 45.3%), family poverty (11.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 45.0%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (21.0% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 42.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 3.1%), single mother poverty (32.6% compared to 30.0%, a difference of 8.7%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (15.1% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 9.9%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Finnish |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Fair 13.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Excellent 16.3% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 14.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Poor 21.5% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Tragic 30.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Somali vs Finnish Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 17.2%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.8% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 16.6%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 0.15%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.91%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.7% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 1.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Finnish |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 8.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Somali vs Finnish Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 7.7%), in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 43.9%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (81.6% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.60%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 78.7%, a difference of 0.75%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Finnish |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Exceptional 43.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Exceptional 78.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Excellent 83.1% |
Somali vs Finnish Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 32.5%), married-couple households (39.0% compared to 48.1%, a difference of 23.4%), and currently married (41.5% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 17.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (26.7% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 0.31%), divorced or separated (12.6% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 0.61%), and births to unmarried women (30.7% compared to 31.7%, a difference of 3.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Finnish |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Tragic 63.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Tragic 26.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 48.1% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.09 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 48.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Average 31.7% |
Somali vs Finnish Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 45.3%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 43.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 37.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.4%, a difference of 3.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 60.3%, a difference of 18.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 22.3%, a difference of 37.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Finnish |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 60.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Exceptional 22.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Somali vs Finnish Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 101.1%), bachelor's degree (38.1% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 4.0%), and doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of master's degree (14.2% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 0.25%), college, 1 year or more (59.9% compared to 60.2%, a difference of 0.52%), and associate's degree (46.8% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Finnish |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 98.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 98.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.4% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.7% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 88.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Excellent 66.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Fair 36.7% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Poor 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Average 1.8% |
Somali vs Finnish Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Finnish communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 33.6%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 32.5%), 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 2.4%, a difference of 0.17%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 1.6%), and disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 2.7%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Finnish |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Tragic 12.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.6% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Good 22.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 46.3% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Poor 6.2% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Good 2.4% |