Jamaican vs Norwegian Community Comparison
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Norwegian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 353,034,120 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Norwegians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.322. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.037% in Norwegians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 37.2 Norwegians.
Jamaican vs Norwegian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 29.0%, a difference of 47.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $103,682, a difference of 17.4%), and median family income ($90,581 compared to $106,144, a difference of 17.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $38,802, a difference of 0.34%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $53,127, a difference of 4.3%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $46,865, a difference of 8.1%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Good $44,480 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Excellent $106,144 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Good $86,084 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Good $46,865 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Excellent $55,965 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Poor $38,802 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $53,127 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Good $96,866 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Excellent $103,682 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Average $61,104 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 29.0% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 83.1%), married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 63.6%), and family poverty (11.1% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 60.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.2%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 3.7%), and single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 5.2%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 20.7% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 12.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 13.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.3% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 3.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 9.0% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (6.3% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 50.1%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 49.6%), and male unemployment (6.6% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 47.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 3.5%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 13.8%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 17.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 3.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 46.2%, a difference of 39.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 10.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 1.3%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 85.7%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 81.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 46.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 86.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 85.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 84.4% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 50.8%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 31.2%), and currently married (41.4% compared to 50.2%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.51%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 1.7%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Fair 27.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Tragic 3.08 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Poor 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 50.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 29.3% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 178.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 72.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 57.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 93.7%, a difference of 14.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 62.8%, a difference of 37.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 57.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 6.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 93.7% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 62.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 23.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 78.3%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 26.3%), and college, under 1 year (60.5% compared to 68.4%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 98.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Exceptional 96.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 96.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 95.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Exceptional 94.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Exceptional 92.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 89.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Exceptional 68.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Exceptional 61.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Excellent 47.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Average 37.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Jamaican vs Norwegian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Norwegian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 38.2%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 32.8%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 19.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.63%), female disability (12.7% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 3.8%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Norwegian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 12.2% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.7% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Fair 11.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Exceptional 22.5% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Exceptional 45.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.3% |