Tongan vs Marshallese Community Comparison
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7,132
SOCIAL INDEX
68.8/ 100
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130th/ 347
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2,873
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26.3/ 100
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240th/ 347
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Marshallese Integration in Tongan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 10,445,212 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Marshallese within Tongan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.173. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Tongans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.058% in Marshallese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Tongans corresponds to an increase of 58.2 Marshallese.
Tongan vs Marshallese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,643 compared to $90,455, a difference of 20.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,604 compared to $83,575, a difference of 19.2%), and median household income ($93,076 compared to $78,930, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($68,235 compared to $65,874, a difference of 3.6%), median female earnings ($38,288 compared to $36,459, a difference of 5.0%), and per capita income ($41,693 compared to $39,108, a difference of 6.6%).
Income Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $41,693 | Tragic $39,108 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $105,967 | Tragic $95,293 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,076 | Tragic $78,930 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,665 | Tragic $41,969 |
Median Male Earnings | Fair $53,218 | Tragic $48,137 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,288 | Tragic $36,459 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,972 | Tragic $50,627 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,604 | Tragic $83,575 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,643 | Tragic $90,455 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,235 | Exceptional $65,874 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.5% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (10.5% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 57.3%), receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 45.4%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (14.2% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 39.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (10.5% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 2.4%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.3% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 9.5%), and married-couple family poverty (4.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.4%).
Poverty Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 9.9% |
Males | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.1% | Tragic 20.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 15.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 19.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 18.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.6% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 16.4% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 23.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.5% | Tragic 32.1% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Average 5.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.3% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (4.8% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 52.4%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 42.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 38.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.9%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 10.4%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (15.9% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 10.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.9% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.9% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 11.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Exceptional 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.1% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 3.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.9% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 6.7% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Fair 5.6% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 30-34 (83.5% compared to 79.2%, a difference of 5.3%), in labor force | age > 16 (67.5% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 16-19 (41.2% compared to 39.5%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.9% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 0.60%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.6% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.6%).
Labor Participation Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 67.5% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.3% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 41.2% | Exceptional 39.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.7% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.5% | Tragic 79.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Excellent 83.1% | Tragic 80.3% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 22.5%), family households with children (31.2% compared to 26.2%, a difference of 19.0%), and married-couple households (51.6% compared to 44.6%, a difference of 15.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.49 compared to 3.38, a difference of 3.3%), single father households (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%), and currently married (48.3% compared to 45.5%, a difference of 6.1%).
Family Structure Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
Family Households | Exceptional 69.6% | Tragic 63.7% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 31.2% | Tragic 26.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 51.6% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.49 | Exceptional 3.38 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.3% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.1% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.4% | Tragic 34.8% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.2% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 36.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (26.5% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 24.6%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 23.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.9% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 2.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (63.5% compared to 54.9%, a difference of 15.7%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (10.0% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 23.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.2% | Excellent 9.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.9% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 63.5% | Fair 54.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 26.5% | Exceptional 21.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 8.1% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 18.1%), no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 15.1%), and bachelor's degree (34.3% compared to 31.7%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (90.7% compared to 90.7%, a difference of 0.050%), 11th grade (92.2% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.090%), and 3rd grade (97.5% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.29%).
Education Level Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.3% | Excellent 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.8% | Excellent 98.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.7% | Excellent 98.1% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.7% | Excellent 98.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Good 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.3% | Good 97.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Good 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Average 95.7% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Fair 94.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.3% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.2% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 88.4% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Fair 85.2% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Fair 64.5% | Tragic 61.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Poor 57.8% | Tragic 55.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 43.0% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.3% | Tragic 31.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 11.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Tongan vs Marshallese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Tongan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 0.94%, a difference of 41.7%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 31.1%), and ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 29.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.8% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 0.19%), disability age over 75 (48.3% compared to 50.1%, a difference of 3.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.8% compared to 25.3%, a difference of 6.3%).
Disability Metric | Tongan | Marshallese |
Disability | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 13.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.3% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.8% | Tragic 25.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.3% | Tragic 50.1% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.0% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Good 2.9% | Tragic 3.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.6% |