Tongan vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
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130th/ 347
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3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
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Malaysian Integration in Tongan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 83,133,333 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Tongan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.468. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Tongans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.120% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Tongans corresponds to an increase of 120.0 Malaysians.
Tongan vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($68,235 compared to $58,244, a difference of 17.2%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,643 compared to $94,517, a difference of 14.9%), and median household income ($93,076 compared to $81,064, a difference of 14.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,288 compared to $37,298, a difference of 2.6%), median earnings ($45,665 compared to $43,844, a difference of 4.2%), and median male earnings ($53,218 compared to $50,772, a difference of 4.8%).
Income Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,693 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,967 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,076 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,665 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,218 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,288 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,972 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,604 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,643 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,235 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.5% | Excellent 25.0% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (13.4% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 31.6%), receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 31.2%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (13.6% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 31.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.5% compared to 29.7%, a difference of 11.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.5% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 12.3%), and married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 12.9%).
Poverty Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.1% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.6% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 12.2% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.5% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (6.7% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 27.5%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (5.5% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 19.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 18.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.6% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.9% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 3.8%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.4% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 4.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 6.7% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Fair 5.5% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.2% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.5% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.1% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.6% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 0.16%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (83.5% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.78%).
Labor Participation Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.5% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.2% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.9% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.1% | Tragic 82.0% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 25.0%), births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 19.4%), and divorced or separated (11.1% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (31.2% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 4.8%), currently married (48.3% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 5.3%), and average family size (3.49 compared to 3.31, a difference of 5.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.6% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.2% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 51.6% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.49 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.3% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 33.9% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 31.0%), 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 17.3%), and no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 7.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.9% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.60%), 2 or more vehicles in household (63.5% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 6.1%), and no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 7.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.9% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 63.5% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 26.5% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 21.6%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 18.3%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 9.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.8% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.50%), kindergarten (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.50%), and 1st grade (97.7% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.50%).
Education Level Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | 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 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.2% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Fair 64.5% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Poor 57.8% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.0% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Tongan vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 18.7%), vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 17.1%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.0% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 0.82%), disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 1.4%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 2.7%).
Disability Metric | Tongan | Malaysian |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.5% |