Vietnamese vs Malaysian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 114,125,562 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Vietnamese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.079. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Vietnamese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.027% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Vietnamese corresponds to an increase of 26.6 Malaysians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.0% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 19.2%), householder income under 25 years ($56,127 compared to $51,615, a difference of 8.7%), and median female earnings ($40,377 compared to $37,298, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($93,788 compared to $94,517, a difference of 0.78%), median family income ($96,123 compared to $95,230, a difference of 0.94%), and median household income ($82,248 compared to $81,064, a difference of 1.5%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (7.4% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 38.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.9% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 34.7%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (14.0% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 29.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.7% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.45%), single female poverty (22.0% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 0.56%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 1.3%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (6.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 29.6%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 28.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.5% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 26.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 1.8%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.9% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 3.7%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.9% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 12.1%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (29.6% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 34.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (70.6% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 9.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.6% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 0.28%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.6% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.63%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.8% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.5%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.0% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 33.8%), divorced or separated (10.8% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 14.9%), and births to unmarried women (30.2% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.37 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.9%), family households (64.2% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.5%), and currently married (44.0% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 4.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (26.2% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 240.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.9% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 97.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (12.5% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 81.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (73.8% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 25.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (38.5% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 55.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (12.5% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 81.7%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 33.5%), master's degree (15.8% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 31.0%), and doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.8% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.44%), kindergarten (96.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.45%), and 1st grade (96.8% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.46%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.81% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 59.2%), hearing disability (2.4% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 33.2%), and disability age 18 to 34 (5.5% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 29.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 1.1%), cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 1.6%).