European vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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European
Jamaican
Social Comparison
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Europeans
Jamaicans
8,117
SOCIAL INDEX
78.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
87th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
821
SOCIAL INDEX
5.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
337th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Jamaican Integration in European Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 363,846,549 people shows a significant positive correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within European communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.605. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Europeans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.061% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Europeans corresponds to an increase of 60.8 Jamaicans.
European vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.4% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 50.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($106,367 compared to $88,327, a difference of 20.4%), and median family income ($108,099 compared to $90,581, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,796 compared to $50,929, a difference of 1.7%), median female earnings ($39,457 compared to $38,670, a difference of 2.0%), and median earnings ($47,915 compared to $43,343, a difference of 10.5%).
Income Metric | European | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $45,836 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,099 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $88,751 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Excellent $47,915 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $57,637 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Fair $39,457 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Fair $51,796 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Excellent $98,310 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $106,367 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $63,779 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.4% | Exceptional 19.6% |
European vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.5% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 72.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.2% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 48.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.5% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 44.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.31%), single female poverty (21.1% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 2.3%), and single mother poverty (29.1% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 2.8%).
Poverty Metric | European | Jamaican |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.3% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Poor 20.4% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.3% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.6% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Poor 16.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Average 29.1% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.2% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.5% | Tragic 16.4% |
European vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (4.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 37.8%), unemployment (4.6% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 35.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.1% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 34.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.7% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 2.2%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 10.3%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 11.8%).
Unemployment Metric | European | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.1% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 6.4% |
European vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.1% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 23.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.1% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 6.0%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.6% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.83%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.40%).
Labor Participation Metric | European | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.7% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.1% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.1% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.6% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Poor 84.1% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Tragic 82.0% |
European vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.7% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 44.3%), births to unmarried women (30.2% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 27.3%), and married-couple households (49.6% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 21.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.0% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 1.3%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.2%), and family households with children (27.9% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 3.8%).
Family Structure Metric | European | Jamaican |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 27.9% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Excellent 2.3% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.3% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.2% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.2% | Tragic 38.5% |
European vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 152.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 63.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 50.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.0% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 13.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.4% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 34.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | European | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.0% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.4% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.9% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 4.6% |
European vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 62.6%), doctorate degree (2.1% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 43.1%), and professional degree (4.8% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 29.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.0%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.0%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Education Level Metric | European | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.5% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.4% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.1% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.4% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 68.2% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 61.8% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 48.2% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Excellent 39.5% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.8% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 1.5% |
European vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between European and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 31.6%), disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 20.4%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.97%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 1.8%), and female disability (12.4% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | European | Jamaican |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Poor 11.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.7% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 17.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |