Jamaican vs Afghan Community Comparison
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Afghan Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 133,388,885 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Afghans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.396. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.009% in Afghans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 9.2 Afghans.
Jamaican vs Afghan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $112,676, a difference of 27.6%), wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 24.9%, a difference of 27.3%), and median household income ($76,583 compared to $97,026, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $43,077, a difference of 11.4%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $58,019, a difference of 13.9%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $51,112, a difference of 17.9%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Exceptional $46,268 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Exceptional $112,971 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $97,026 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Exceptional $51,112 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Exceptional $59,554 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Exceptional $43,077 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $58,019 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Exceptional $104,410 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $112,676 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $68,951 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Excellent 24.9% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 53.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 39.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 35.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 2.8%), single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 27.7%, a difference of 7.8%), and married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.9%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Good 12.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Good 8.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 10.9% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Good 13.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Excellent 13.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Good 16.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Average 16.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Good 16.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 31.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 29.0%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 26.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 4.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 9.4%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 9.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Good 17.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.0% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Good 5.4% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 8.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 67.1%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.2%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.21%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.45%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.60%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 67.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Good 75.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Poor 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Excellent 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 37.9%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 31.0%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.31, a difference of 0.020%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 0.48%), and family households (64.2% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 3.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 66.3% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 30.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 125.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 56.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 42.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 12.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 59.0%, a difference of 28.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 42.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 59.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 21.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 35.2%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 27.2%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 16.5%, a difference of 22.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 6th grade (96.5% compared to 96.4%, a difference of 0.12%), 9th grade (94.1% compared to 94.2%, a difference of 0.12%), and 8th grade (95.1% compared to 94.9%, a difference of 0.13%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.7% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Fair 90.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Fair 88.8% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Average 85.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Exceptional 67.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Exceptional 62.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 40.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
Jamaican vs Afghan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Afghan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 33.8%), ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 22.8%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 20.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.4%, a difference of 1.4%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.4%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 3.0%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Afghan |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Excellent 22.6% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Fair 17.3% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Excellent 2.4% |