American vs Malaysian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 226,073,105 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.442. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.016% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to an increase of 16.0 Malaysians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 11.2%), median household income ($75,932 compared to $81,064, a difference of 6.8%), and householder income under 25 years ($48,860 compared to $51,615, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $50,772, a difference of 0.020%), per capita income ($39,039 compared to $39,194, a difference of 0.40%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $43,844, a difference of 2.6%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (20.1% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 34.3%), single male poverty (15.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 25.2%), and single mother poverty (33.5% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 12.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 0.77%), male poverty (12.1% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 1.2%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 1.6%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 21.8%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 19.5%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 16.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 2.1%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 2.5%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 6.4%), in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.4% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 1.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 1.6%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 12.1%), single mother households (6.6% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 11.4%), and family households with children (27.3% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.5% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.56%), married-couple households (47.9% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and currently married (48.0% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 4.5%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 1.9%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 0.70%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 0.31%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 0.010%), 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.19%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 0.31%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 67.5%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 5.1%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.4% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 1.2%), kindergarten (98.4% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 1.2%), and 1st grade (98.4% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 1.2%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 43.7%), hearing disability (3.9% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 22.5%), and ambulatory disability (7.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 19.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 1.2%), disability age 65 to 74 (25.8% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 1.6%), and cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.3%).