Jamaican vs Iraqi Community Comparison
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Iraqi Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 148,990,463 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Iraqis within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.272. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.010% in Iraqis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 10.0 Iraqis.
Jamaican vs Iraqi Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 36.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $99,387, a difference of 12.5%), and median male earnings ($48,632 compared to $54,182, a difference of 11.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $38,666, a difference of 0.010%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $50,802, a difference of 0.25%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $46,140, a difference of 6.5%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Fair $42,760 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Fair $100,658 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Fair $83,753 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Fair $46,140 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Average $54,182 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Poor $38,666 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $50,802 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Poor $90,764 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Fair $99,387 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Fair $60,466 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Poor 26.6% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 35.0%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 29.1%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 3.4%), single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 3.6%), and married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 3.6%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Fair 12.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 11.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Poor 18.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 17.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Poor 17.4% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Good 28.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Excellent 10.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Excellent 11.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 32.5%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 24.9%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 24.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 4.8%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 10.7%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 11.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Poor 5.4% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Good 11.5% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 16.4% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Average 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Fair 5.5% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 16.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 76.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 38.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 76.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 82.2% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 27.6%, a difference of 39.6%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 34.3%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 64.4%, a difference of 0.21%), average family size (3.31 compared to 3.24, a difference of 2.4%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 5.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Average 64.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Good 46.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Good 3.24 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Exceptional 2.2% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Good 6.1% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Good 46.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.8% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 27.6% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 131.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 34.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 28.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 11.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 57.1%, a difference of 24.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 28.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 91.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 57.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Average 19.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Fair 6.2% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 26.1%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 21.9%), and bachelor's degree (33.6% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.14%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.15%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.15%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
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 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Poor 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Average 95.7% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Average 94.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Good 93.9% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Good 92.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Good 89.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Good 86.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Excellent 66.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Excellent 60.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Good 47.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Good 39.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Good 15.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Average 1.8% |
Jamaican vs Iraqi Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Iraqi communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 16.0%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 11.6%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 10.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 0.27%), disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 0.64%), and male disability (11.5% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Iraqi |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Fair 11.8% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Fair 11.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Average 5.6% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Fair 11.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 24.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Poor 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |