Jamaican vs Greek Community Comparison
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Greek Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 342,381,876 people shows a significant negative correlation between the proportion of Greeks within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.641. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.019% in Greeks. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 19.2 Greeks.
Jamaican vs Greek Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 28.2%, a difference of 44.2%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $112,630, a difference of 27.5%), and median family income ($90,581 compared to $115,192, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $53,715, a difference of 5.5%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $42,336, a difference of 9.5%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $51,164, a difference of 18.0%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Exceptional $49,309 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Exceptional $115,192 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $94,735 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Exceptional $51,164 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Exceptional $61,242 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Exceptional $42,336 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $53,715 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Exceptional $106,457 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $112,630 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $65,306 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 28.2% |
Jamaican vs Greek Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 68.7%), family poverty (11.1% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 47.3%), and married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 45.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (17.3% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 1.5%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 4.1%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 18.5%, a difference of 5.1%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 7.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 18.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.8% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 19.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 17.1% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 27.7% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Jamaican vs Greek Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 30.4%), unemployment (6.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 28.9%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 28.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.60%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 5.3%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 8.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Excellent 5.3% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Excellent 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Average 5.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Excellent 7.4% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Good 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Jamaican vs Greek Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 38.9%, a difference of 17.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 76.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 85.5%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 0.12%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.53%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 85.3%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Fair 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 38.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 76.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 85.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 85.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Exceptional 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Jamaican vs Greek Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 47.7%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 29.6%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 19.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.80%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.1%, a difference of 0.92%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.14, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Excellent 64.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Poor 27.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 48.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 48.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 29.7% |
Jamaican vs Greek Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 88.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 40.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 33.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 10.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 25.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.3%, a difference of 33.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 57.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Excellent 20.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Good 6.5% |
Jamaican vs Greek Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 46.5%), no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 46.4%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 41.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.83%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.85%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 98.4%, a difference of 0.86%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.4% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.3% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 97.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 97.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 96.8% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Exceptional 96.0% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 95.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 88.1% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Exceptional 68.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Exceptional 62.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Exceptional 50.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 42.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 17.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Jamaican vs Greek Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Greek communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 21.1%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 16.0%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (11.5% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 1.2%), disability (12.1% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 3.6%), and disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 45.6%, a difference of 4.5%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Greek |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Average 11.7% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Good 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Exceptional 21.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Exceptional 45.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.4% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |