Jamaican vs Tongan Community Comparison
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Tongan Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 88,037,109 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Tongans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.072. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 3.7 Tongans.
Jamaican vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 40.2%), householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $68,235, a difference of 25.1%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $108,643, a difference of 23.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $38,288, a difference of 1.0%), median earnings ($43,343 compared to $45,665, a difference of 5.4%), and per capita income ($39,231 compared to $41,693, a difference of 6.3%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 27.5% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 69.4%), child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 49.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (19.7% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 46.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 12.6%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 13.8%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 15.0%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 45.7%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (7.9% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 43.6%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 37.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 9.8%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 15.0%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 16.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 24.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 7.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 67.5%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.92%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 83.6%, a difference of 0.98%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Excellent 83.1% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 41.0%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 35.6%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 51.6%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.49, a difference of 5.4%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 7.2%), and family households (64.2% compared to 69.6%, a difference of 8.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 150.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 116.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 74.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 13.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 38.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 74.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 18.3%), master's degree (13.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 7.4%), and college, under 1 year (60.5% compared to 64.5%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.030%), 7th grade (95.5% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.080%), and nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.15%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.8% |
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 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Jamaican vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 24.8%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 22.8%), and self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 0.56%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 0.66%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 0.90%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Tongan |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.2% |