Samoan vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Malaysian Integration in Samoan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 148,311,622 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Samoan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.460. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Samoans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.035% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Samoans corresponds to an increase of 35.2 Malaysians.
Samoan vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($65,427 compared to $58,244, a difference of 12.3%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($101,580 compared to $94,517, a difference of 7.5%), and median household income ($86,498 compared to $81,064, a difference of 6.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($37,498 compared to $37,298, a difference of 0.54%), median earnings ($44,206 compared to $43,844, a difference of 0.82%), and median male earnings ($51,389 compared to $50,772, a difference of 1.2%).
Income Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,826 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Fair $100,344 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,498 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,206 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,389 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,498 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,610 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,385 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $101,580 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,427 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Fair 26.0% | Excellent 25.0% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among girls under 16 (15.7% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 13.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.6% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 12.4%), and family poverty (8.6% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 12.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.5% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 4.3%), receiving food stamps (12.1% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 5.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 5.9%).
Poverty Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
Poverty | Good 12.0% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Good 8.6% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Good 10.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Good 13.1% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Good 15.6% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.7% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.7% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Good 20.6% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 13.8% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.0% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 6.0%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 5.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.3% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 5.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 0.17%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.52%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.4% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 11.9% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Excellent 17.2% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.0% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 7.9% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Average 5.4% | Fair 5.5% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 16-19 (39.1% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.3% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 1.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 0.16%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.8% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.21%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.0% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.60%).
Labor Participation Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.0% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.1% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.2% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.8% | Tragic 82.0% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 11.8%), married-couple households (48.7% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 5.1%), and single father households (2.6% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (29.5% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 1.1%), currently married (46.8% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 2.0%), and divorced or separated (12.0% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 3.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 48.7% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.42 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.5% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Average 46.8% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Fair 32.6% | Tragic 33.9% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (9.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 20.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (25.0% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 10.4%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.4% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.13%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 0.99%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (61.5% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 2.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.5% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 25.0% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 22.4%), master's degree (11.5% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 4.9%), and bachelor's degree (31.8% compared to 32.9%, a difference of 3.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.53%), kindergarten (97.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.53%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.54%).
Education Level Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.8% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Poor 96.8% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Poor 94.6% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.4% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.0% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 56.2% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.1% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.8% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Samoan vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Samoan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 7.3%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 6.1%), and vision disability (2.2% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 4.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.030%), cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.070%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.4% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 0.18%).
Disability Metric | Samoan | Malaysian |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Poor 12.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Good 1.2% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Excellent 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Poor 2.2% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.5% |