Jamaican vs Nigerian Community Comparison
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Nigerian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 274,601,806 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Nigerians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.005. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.000% in Nigerians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 0.3 Nigerians.
Jamaican vs Nigerian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 23.0%, a difference of 17.2%), householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $58,992, a difference of 8.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $95,492, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $39,641, a difference of 2.5%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $49,416, a difference of 3.1%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $87,730, a difference of 4.5%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $41,026 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $97,522 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Poor $81,725 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Fair $45,532 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $52,039 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Average $39,641 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $49,416 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $87,730 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $95,492 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Poor $58,992 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 23.0% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 25.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 16.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 15.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single female poverty (21.6% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 0.74%), single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 1.8%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 2.2%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.3% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.8% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Fair 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 14.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 18.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 12.9% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Fair 21.4% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Good 16.1% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Fair 29.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 13.1% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 18.9%, a difference of 14.8%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 12.8%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 2.1%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 2.3%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 3.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.0% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 36.1%, a difference of 8.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 74.7%, a difference of 2.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.6%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.030%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.25%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.43%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Good 79.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Fair 36.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Fair 74.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Average 82.7% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 35.3%, a difference of 8.9%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 7.5%), and divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.18%), family households (64.2% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.56%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.29, a difference of 0.67%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 43.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.29 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 43.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 35.3% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 48.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 29.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 22.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 88.0%, a difference of 7.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 52.8%, a difference of 15.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 22.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 12.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 88.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 52.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 18.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Poor 6.0% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 24.4%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 13.5%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.5% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.050%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.070%), and 4th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.070%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 88.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 84.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Poor 64.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Fair 58.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Poor 45.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Fair 37.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Average 14.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Fair 4.2% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Jamaican vs Nigerian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nigerian communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 10.9%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 10.5%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 0.010%), disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 24.2%, a difference of 0.71%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Nigerian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Excellent 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Excellent 12.0% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 24.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Good 2.4% |