Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Community Comparison
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Subsaharan African Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 358,061,437 people shows a slight negative correlation between the proportion of Sub-Saharan Africans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.068. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.014% in Sub-Saharan Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 13.9 Sub-Saharan Africans.
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 16.5%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $48,691, a difference of 4.6%), and householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $56,615, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $84,235, a difference of 0.36%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $38,391, a difference of 0.73%), and median household income ($76,583 compared to $77,631, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $40,152 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $93,748 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $77,631 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $44,118 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $50,408 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $38,391 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $48,691 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $84,235 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $90,691 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $56,615 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 22.8% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 16.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 14.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 0.17%), male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.28%), and poverty (14.4% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 0.74%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 10.9% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 15.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 22.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.6% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 20.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 19.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 23.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 31.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 18.7%, a difference of 16.0%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 13.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 13.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 2.4%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 3.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 3.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 8.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 38.4%, a difference of 15.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.7%, a difference of 4.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.080%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.16%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.45%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 38.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 75.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Poor 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 5.6%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 36.7%, a difference of 5.0%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 1.5%), married-couple households (40.9% compared to 41.6%, a difference of 1.8%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.25, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Good 27.6% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 41.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 42.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 36.7% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 46.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 23.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 87.9%, a difference of 7.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 13.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 17.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 12.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 87.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 21.2%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 10.1%), and bachelor's degree (33.6% compared to 35.8%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.13%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.13%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 90.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 84.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 63.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 57.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 43.9% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 35.8% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Jamaican vs Subsaharan African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Subsaharan African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 10.6%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.7% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 0.31%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 0.50%), and disability (12.1% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.97%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Subsaharan African |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.5% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |