Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 79,014,880 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Sierra Leoneans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.212. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.006% in Sierra Leoneans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 6.3 Sierra Leoneans.
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $65,038, a difference of 19.2%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $102,427, a difference of 16.0%), and median household income ($76,583 compared to $88,463, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 21.4%, a difference of 9.5%), per capita income ($39,231 compared to $43,405, a difference of 10.6%), and median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $42,868, a difference of 10.9%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Average $43,405 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Good $103,859 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Excellent $88,463 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Exceptional $48,286 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Average $54,279 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Exceptional $42,868 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $57,272 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Fair $93,435 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Good $102,427 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $65,038 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 34.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 32.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 30.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (17.3% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 0.92%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 2.4%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 4.6%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Fair 12.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Poor 9.5% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Fair 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Fair 13.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 19.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Fair 17.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 17.8% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 19.7% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 17.2% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 27.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Excellent 10.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Fair 12.2% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 16.0%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 14.4%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 12.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 1.7%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Average 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 37.6%, a difference of 13.1%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 68.9%, a difference of 6.2%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 76.3%, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 86.0%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 85.8%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 86.4%, a difference of 2.3%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 68.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 81.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Excellent 37.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 76.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Exceptional 85.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 86.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Exceptional 86.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 84.5% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 34.9%, a difference of 10.4%), family households with children (26.9% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 7.3%), and divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.30, a difference of 0.53%), family households (64.2% compared to 63.9%, a difference of 0.57%), and single father households (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Poor 63.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 42.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.30 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
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 34.9% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 63.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 27.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 20.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 8.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 52.9%, a difference of 15.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 20.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 52.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 18.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 5.9% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 34.4%), master's degree (13.4% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 25.1%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.12%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.14%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
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 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Fair 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Fair 95.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Average 94.8% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Average 93.7% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Average 92.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Average 91.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Average 89.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Good 86.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Good 66.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Good 60.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Excellent 47.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 40.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Good 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 2.0% |
Jamaican vs Sierra Leonean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Sierra Leonean communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 17.9%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 14.7%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.51%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 0.62%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 2.7%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Sierra Leonean |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Average 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 10.8% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Average 47.4% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |