Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Jamaican Integration in Subsaharan African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 358,136,566 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Subsaharan African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.221. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sub-Saharan Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.018% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sub-Saharan Africans corresponds to an increase of 18.1 Jamaicans.
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (22.8% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 16.5%), householder income under 25 years ($48,691 compared to $50,929, a difference of 4.6%), and householder income over 65 years ($56,615 compared to $54,560, a difference of 3.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,235 compared to $83,933, a difference of 0.36%), median female earnings ($38,391 compared to $38,670, a difference of 0.73%), and median household income ($77,631 compared to $76,583, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,152 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,748 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $77,631 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,118 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,408 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,391 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,691 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,235 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,691 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,615 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 22.8% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 16.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (13.2% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 14.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (12.1% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 0.17%), male poverty (13.3% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.28%), and poverty (14.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 0.74%).
Poverty Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Tragic 10.9% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 22.0% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.8% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.9% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 20.1% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.2% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 31.4% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 16.4% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (18.7% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 16.0%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.6% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 13.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (11.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 13.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.0% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 2.4%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.2% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 3.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 3.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 18.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.0% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.0% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Poor 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.2% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.4% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.0% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.4% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.4% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 15.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.7% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 4.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.080%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.16%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.1% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.45%).
Labor Participation Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Poor 79.3% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 38.4% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 75.7% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Poor 84.5% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 84.1% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 82.0% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.8% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 5.6%), births to unmarried women (36.7% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 5.0%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.7% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 1.5%), married-couple households (41.6% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 1.8%), and average family size (3.25 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
Family Households | Tragic 62.1% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.6% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Excellent 3.25 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 42.6% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.7% | Tragic 38.5% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (12.2% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 46.9%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.7% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 23.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 17.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (87.9% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 7.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.9% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 13.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 17.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.9% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 4.6% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 21.2%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 10.1%), and bachelor's degree (35.8% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.13%), 3rd grade (97.5% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.13%), and kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.14%).
Education Level Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.1% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.7% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 90.1% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.2% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.2% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.3% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.9% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.8% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.2% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Subsaharan African vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Subsaharan African and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 10.6%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 8.0%), and disability age 35 to 64 (12.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.7% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 0.31%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 0.50%), and disability (12.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 0.97%).
Disability Metric | Subsaharan African | Jamaican |
Disability | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.1% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.2% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.5% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |