Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Sierra Leonean
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Sierra Leoneans
Malaysians
4,851
SOCIAL INDEX
46.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
191st/ 347
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3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
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232nd/ 347
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Malaysian Integration in Sierra Leonean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 64,054,314 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Sierra Leonean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.044. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sierra Leoneans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.010% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sierra Leoneans corresponds to an increase of 10.2 Malaysians.
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 16.8%), median female earnings ($42,868 compared to $37,298, a difference of 14.9%), and householder income over 65 years ($65,038 compared to $58,244, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($93,435 compared to $88,291, a difference of 5.8%), median male earnings ($54,279 compared to $50,772, a difference of 6.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($102,427 compared to $94,517, a difference of 8.4%).
Income Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,405 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Good $103,859 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Excellent $88,463 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,286 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Average $54,279 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $42,868 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,272 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $93,435 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,427 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,038 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.4% | Excellent 25.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (17.2% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 15.0%), single female poverty (19.7% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 12.3%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 16 (17.6% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 0.12%), single male poverty (12.6% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.12%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (17.8% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 0.97%).
Poverty Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
Poverty | Fair 12.6% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Poor 9.5% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Fair 11.4% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Fair 13.7% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.0% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Good 13.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Fair 17.7% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.7% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.2% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 27.4% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 17.7%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 17.5%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (13.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 0.040%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 0.84%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 2.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.5% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 13.3% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.8% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Average 7.7% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.6% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 5.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (68.9% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 4.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (86.4% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.3% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 1.2%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.8% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (86.0% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 68.9% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 81.5% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.6% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.3% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.8% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 86.0% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 86.4% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 84.5% | Tragic 82.0% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 11.1%), married-couple households (42.9% compared to 46.3%, a difference of 8.0%), and single mother households (7.7% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 5.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.30 compared to 3.31, a difference of 0.38%), divorced or separated (12.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.1%), and births to unmarried women (34.9% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 2.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
Family Households | Poor 63.9% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.9% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 42.9% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.30 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.7% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Tragic 43.4% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.9% | Tragic 33.9% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 42.7%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 30.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 3.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (52.9% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 13.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.3% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 23.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Poor 11.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Poor 89.0% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 52.9% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (16.8% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 39.4%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 34.4%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 32.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.47%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.47%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.49%).
Education Level Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | 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 | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Fair 96.0% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Average 94.8% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Average 93.7% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Average 92.6% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Average 91.1% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Good 86.0% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 66.0% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Good 60.2% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Excellent 47.7% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 40.1% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sierra Leonean vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sierra Leonean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.5% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 27.2%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.8% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 15.7%), and male disability (10.5% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 12.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.25%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.91%), and disability age over 75 (47.4% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 3.3%).
Disability Metric | Sierra Leonean | Malaysian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Average 1.2% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Excellent 10.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Average 47.4% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.5% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |