Jamaican vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Malaysian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 184,170,256 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.011. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 0.4 Malaysians.
Jamaican vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 27.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $94,517, a difference of 7.0%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $58,244, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($39,231 compared to $39,194, a difference of 0.090%), median earnings ($43,343 compared to $43,844, a difference of 1.2%), and householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $51,615, a difference of 1.3%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Excellent 25.0% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 29.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 28.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 0.55%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.8% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 0.58%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 1.9%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 28.0%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 27.8%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 26.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 5.8%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 7.9%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Fair 5.5% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 19.6%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 6.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.68%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 16.2%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 13.6%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.31, a difference of 0.15%), family households (64.2% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.6%), and divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 4.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 33.9% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 132.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 65.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 48.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 12.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 30.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 48.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 15.1%), master's degree (13.4% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 11.5%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (83.3% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.030%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 0.030%), and high school diploma (87.2% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.25%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Jamaican vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 19.2%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 12.2%), and ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.25%), disability (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.28%), and female disability (12.7% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Malaysian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.5% |