Liberian vs American Community Comparison
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Liberian
American
Social Comparison
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Liberians
Americans
1,824
SOCIAL INDEX
15.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
286th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,435
SOCIAL INDEX
31.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
220th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
American Integration in Liberian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 118,078,954 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Americans within Liberian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.258. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Liberians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.153% in Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Liberians corresponds to a decrease of 152.9 Americans.
Liberian vs American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 27.8%, a difference of 29.9%), median female earnings ($38,215 compared to $35,777, a difference of 6.8%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,005 compared to $84,791, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,917 compared to $48,860, a difference of 0.12%), median household income ($75,667 compared to $75,932, a difference of 0.35%), and median family income ($91,722 compared to $92,096, a difference of 0.41%).
Income Metric | Liberian | American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $38,780 | Tragic $39,039 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $91,722 | Tragic $92,096 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,667 | Tragic $75,932 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,536 | Tragic $42,742 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $49,318 | Tragic $50,761 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,215 | Tragic $35,777 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,917 | Tragic $48,860 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $82,005 | Tragic $84,791 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,929 | Tragic $90,536 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,356 | Tragic $55,527 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Tragic 27.8% |
Liberian vs American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (16.0% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 25.3%), receiving food stamps (14.8% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 21.8%), and single male poverty (13.0% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.4% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.2%), child poverty under the age of 5 (20.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (19.3% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 3.7%).
Poverty Metric | Liberian | American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.6% | Tragic 9.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 15.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.6% | Tragic 21.6% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Tragic 16.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.2% | Tragic 20.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Tragic 18.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 18.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 18.8% |
Single Males | Fair 13.0% | Tragic 15.8% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.4% | Tragic 24.5% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 33.5% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Fair 5.3% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 11.8% | Good 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.5% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.8% | Fair 12.2% |
Liberian vs American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 14.2%), unemployment (5.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 12.0%), and male unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.2% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.9% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 1.6%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.8% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Liberian | American |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.4% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Poor 17.9% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Poor 4.6% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.2% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.1% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 5.7% |
Liberian vs American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (67.8% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 9.1%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.9% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.4% compared to 82.7%, a difference of 4.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (78.0% compared to 76.1%, a difference of 2.4%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 80.4%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (86.1% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 3.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Liberian | American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.8% | Tragic 62.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.9% | Tragic 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.8% | Exceptional 40.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.0% | Exceptional 76.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 86.1% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 82.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 85.7% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.0% | Tragic 80.4% |
Liberian vs American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 31.7%), married-couple households (40.7% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 17.9%), and currently married (42.2% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 13.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (37.4% compared to 36.4%, a difference of 2.7%), average family size (3.25 compared to 3.16, a difference of 2.8%), and single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Liberian | American |
Family Households | Tragic 62.0% | Exceptional 65.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.3% | Fair 27.3% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.7% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Tragic 3.16 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.6% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.2% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 37.4% | Tragic 36.4% |
Liberian vs American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 56.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 43.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 33.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 5.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.7% compared to 60.0%, a difference of 16.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 33.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Liberian | American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.0% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.7% | Exceptional 60.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.0% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Liberian vs American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 43.5%), bachelor's degree (34.6% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 8.5%), and associate's degree (43.3% compared to 40.8%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (90.8% compared to 91.0%, a difference of 0.21%), ged/equivalency (85.0% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.33%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 0.40%).
Education Level Metric | Liberian | American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.7% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Fair 95.9% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Exceptional 96.6% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.8% | Exceptional 95.6% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Exceptional 94.3% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Good 92.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.8% | Fair 91.0% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.7% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Tragic 61.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.7% | Tragic 54.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.3% | Tragic 40.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.6% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Liberian vs American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Liberian and American communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 46.1%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 36.8%), and male disability (11.8% compared to 13.8%, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.6% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 0.70%), disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 0.78%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 7.1%).
Disability Metric | Liberian | American |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 13.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 13.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.9% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 8.0% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.6% | Tragic 25.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.0% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.8% | Tragic 3.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.6% | Good 17.2% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 7.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.8% |