Somali vs Iranian Community Comparison
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Somalis
Iranians
3,155
SOCIAL INDEX
29.1/ 100
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231st/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
9,682
SOCIAL INDEX
94.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
8th/ 347
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Iranian Integration in Somali Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 86,893,929 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Iranians within Somali communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.104. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Somalis within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.005% in Iranians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Somalis corresponds to an increase of 4.9 Iranians.
Somali vs Iranian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,600 compared to $129,350, a difference of 46.0%), per capita income ($40,367 compared to $58,786, a difference of 45.6%), and median household income ($75,782 compared to $109,835, a difference of 44.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,657 compared to $55,548, a difference of 14.2%), median female earnings ($38,333 compared to $47,421, a difference of 23.7%), and median earnings ($43,567 compared to $58,474, a difference of 34.2%).
Income Metric | Somali | Iranian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,367 | Exceptional $58,786 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $94,085 | Exceptional $133,839 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,782 | Exceptional $109,835 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,567 | Exceptional $58,474 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,025 | Exceptional $70,648 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,333 | Exceptional $47,421 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,657 | Exceptional $55,548 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,752 | Exceptional $120,292 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,600 | Exceptional $129,350 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,004 | Exceptional $77,429 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.2% | Tragic 29.7% |
Somali vs Iranian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (13.7% compared to 7.9%, a difference of 72.2%), child poverty under the age of 16 (21.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 72.0%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (21.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 69.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 1.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 15.3%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 15.6%).
Poverty Metric | Somali | Iranian |
Poverty | Tragic 15.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Males | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Females | Tragic 16.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 25.1% | Average 20.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 13.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 21.1% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 21.0% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 25.2% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.5% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.6% | Exceptional 25.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 13.7% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Somali vs Iranian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 14.4%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.0% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 12.9%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.1% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.0% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 0.36%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 2.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Somali | Iranian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Good 10.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.0% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Average 8.8% | Exceptional 7.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Excellent 5.2% |
Somali vs Iranian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (45.1% compared to 33.0%, a difference of 36.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (79.3% compared to 72.6%, a difference of 9.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (69.2% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.5% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.39%), in labor force | age 30-34 (86.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 1.0%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.6% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Somali | Iranian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 69.2% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.6% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 45.1% | Tragic 33.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 79.3% | Tragic 72.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 87.1% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.6% | Good 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.5% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Somali vs Iranian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 51.2%), single father households (2.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 30.2%), and married-couple households (39.0% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 25.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.20 compared to 3.18, a difference of 0.46%), family households with children (26.7% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 3.8%), and family households (57.6% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 10.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Somali | Iranian |
Family Households | Tragic 57.6% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.7% | Excellent 27.7% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 39.0% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Poor 3.20 | Tragic 3.18 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.5% | Exceptional 48.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Good 30.7% | Exceptional 25.3% |
Somali vs Iranian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.0% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 28.5%), no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 28.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 91.5%, a difference of 2.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.1% compared to 58.1%, a difference of 13.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (16.2% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 24.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Somali | Iranian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 8.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 91.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.1% | Exceptional 58.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 16.2% | Excellent 20.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.0% | Good 6.5% |
Somali vs Iranian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 84.7%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 79.9%), and no schooling completed (2.9% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 62.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.1% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%), and 1st grade (97.0% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Somali | Iranian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.9% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.2% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 98.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.0% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Exceptional 96.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Exceptional 96.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Exceptional 95.3% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Exceptional 94.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Exceptional 93.1% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Exceptional 89.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.8% | Exceptional 74.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 59.9% | Exceptional 70.0% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.8% | Exceptional 58.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.1% | Exceptional 51.0% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Exceptional 22.3% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.7% | Exceptional 3.1% |
Somali vs Iranian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Somali and Iranian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 48.7%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.9% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 28.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 26.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 0.20%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 3.7%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 7.6%).
Disability Metric | Somali | Iranian |
Disability | Poor 11.9% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Males | Poor 11.4% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Fair 12.3% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Exceptional 1.0% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Exceptional 19.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Exceptional 45.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.8% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.8% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Self-Care | Good 2.5% | Exceptional 2.3% |