Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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Sri Lankan
Black/African American
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Sri Lankans
Blacks/African Americans
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Black/African American Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 438,709,582 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.300. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.237% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to a decrease of 236.5 Blacks/African Americans.
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($101,960 compared to $73,370, a difference of 39.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $78,556, a difference of 37.8%), and median household income ($93,093 compared to $67,573, a difference of 37.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $35,315, a difference of 14.7%), wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 18.9%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $40,085, a difference of 19.8%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (15.5% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 66.1%), child poverty among boys under 16 (14.9% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 64.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (14.9% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 63.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.4% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 18.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 26.1%), and married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 27.7%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 17.2% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.6% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 54.6%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 43.0%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.2% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 39.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 9.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.1%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 9.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 4.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 79.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 53.1%), single mother households (6.2% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 44.7%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.27, a difference of 2.4%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and family households (67.7% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 10.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 44.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 56.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 52.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 35.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 4.8%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 19.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 35.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 44.1%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 29.4%), and professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.040%), 12th grade, no diploma (89.4% compared to 89.3%, a difference of 0.20%), and 11th grade (90.7% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.75%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 44.4%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 34.8%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 32.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 2.1%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 5.6%), and cognitive disability (17.1% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 11.2%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Black/African American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |