South American vs Black/African American Community Comparison
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South American
Black/African American
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South Americans
Blacks/African Americans
5,097
SOCIAL INDEX
48.5/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
186th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
688
SOCIAL INDEX
4.4/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
338th/ 347
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Black/African American Integration in South American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 490,783,172 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within South American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.550. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.255% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Americans corresponds to a decrease of 255.2 Blacks/African Americans.

South American vs Black/African American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($95,362 compared to $73,370, a difference of 30.0%), median household income ($86,824 compared to $67,573, a difference of 28.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($100,837 compared to $78,556, a difference of 28.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($39,698 compared to $35,315, a difference of 12.4%), wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 15.2%), and median earnings ($46,804 compared to $40,085, a difference of 16.8%).

Income Metric | South American | Black/African American |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,114 | Tragic $35,564 |
Median Family Income | Fair $101,856 | Tragic $81,912 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,824 | Tragic $67,573 |
Median Earnings | Good $46,804 | Tragic $40,085 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,492 | Tragic $45,523 |
Median Female Earnings | Average $39,698 | Tragic $35,315 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $53,939 | Tragic $44,381 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,362 | Tragic $73,370 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Average $100,837 | Tragic $78,556 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Fair $59,854 | Tragic $50,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 21.7% |
South American vs Black/African American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (16.7% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 53.4%), child poverty among girls under 16 (16.1% compared to 24.7%, a difference of 52.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (16.0% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 52.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.1% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 3.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.5% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 9.8%), and married-couple family poverty (5.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 14.8%).

Poverty Metric | South American | Black/African American |
Poverty | Average 12.3% | Tragic 17.3% |
Families | Fair 9.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Males | Average 11.1% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females | Average 13.5% | Tragic 18.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.0% | Tragic 24.3% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 18.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Good 16.7% | Tragic 25.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Average 16.0% | Tragic 24.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Average 16.3% | Tragic 24.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Good 16.1% | Tragic 24.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 16.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 20.0% | Tragic 26.4% |
Single Fathers | Excellent 16.0% | Tragic 20.4% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 35.2% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 13.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 14.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 17.2% |
South American vs Black/African American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 36.8%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 31.8%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.6% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 31.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 2.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.4%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.1% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 5.2%).

Unemployment Metric | South American | Black/African American |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.6% |
Males | Good 5.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Females | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 14.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 21.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Average 6.6% | Tragic 8.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Good 4.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Fair 4.6% | Tragic 5.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 10.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 11.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.7% | Tragic 7.3% |
South American vs Black/African American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.6% compared to 36.5%, a difference of 8.6%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.0%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.1% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 0.47%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.7% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.5%).

Labor Participation Metric | South American | Black/African American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 63.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.1% | Tragic 76.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.6% | Average 36.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.5% | Tragic 73.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 82.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.8% | Tragic 82.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.3% | Tragic 79.3% |
South American vs Black/African American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (31.8% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 39.5%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 36.8%), and married-couple households (46.6% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 21.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.27, a difference of 0.060%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.2%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 7.3%).

Family Structure Metric | South American | Black/African American |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.0% | Tragic 61.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 26.5% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.6% | Tragic 38.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Good 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Tragic 9.0% |
Currently Married | Fair 46.1% | Tragic 39.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Average 31.8% | Tragic 44.3% |
South American vs Black/African American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 12.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 2.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4 or more vehicles in household (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.3%), 1 or more vehicles in household (89.5% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.6% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 1.7%).

Vehicle Availability Metric | South American | Black/African American |
No Vehicles Available | Average 10.5% | Tragic 11.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Fair 89.5% | Tragic 88.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 50.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
South American vs Black/African American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 37.9%), master's degree (15.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 29.4%), and bachelor's degree (38.9% compared to 30.9%, a difference of 25.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (91.6% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.25%), nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.28%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.28%).

Education Level Metric | South American | Black/African American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.1% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Fair 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Fair 97.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Fair 97.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Fair 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Fair 97.3% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Fair 97.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.9% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Fair 94.6% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.6% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.3% | Tragic 89.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.8% | Tragic 82.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Poor 64.2% | Tragic 59.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Fair 59.0% | Tragic 53.3% |
Associate's Degree | Good 47.1% | Tragic 39.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.9% | Tragic 30.9% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Professional Degree | Excellent 4.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.4% |
South American vs Black/African American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South American and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.9% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 48.9%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 31.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (5.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 31.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.8% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 5.9%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 13.6%), and cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 13.7%).

Disability Metric | South American | Black/African American |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.7% |
Males | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 6.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 7.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 14.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 22.2% | Tragic 27.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.8% | Tragic 49.5% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.8% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 19.0% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 7.5% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |