American vs Korean Community Comparison
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Americans
Koreans
3,435
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31.9/ 100
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220th/ 347
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6,713
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64.6/ 100
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147th/ 347
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Korean Integration in American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 510,248,453 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Koreans within American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.106. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Americans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.006% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Americans corresponds to a decrease of 6.1 Koreans.
American vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in median household income ($75,932 compared to $95,018, a difference of 25.1%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($84,791 compared to $103,824, a difference of 22.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,536 compared to $110,334, a difference of 21.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (27.8% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 9.4%), median male earnings ($50,761 compared to $56,672, a difference of 11.7%), and median earnings ($42,742 compared to $48,727, a difference of 14.0%).
Income Metric | American | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,039 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $92,096 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $75,932 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $42,742 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,761 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,777 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $48,860 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $84,791 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,536 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $55,527 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.8% | Good 25.4% |
American vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (15.8% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 43.8%), single father poverty (20.1% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 43.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (20.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 42.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.0% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 4.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.6% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 5.7%), and married-couple family poverty (5.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 15.4%).
Poverty Metric | American | Korean |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.6% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.5% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.6% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.8% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 15.8% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 24.5% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.1% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 33.5% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.6% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
American vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.4% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 27.0%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.3% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 24.1%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.060%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.13%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.53%).
Unemployment Metric | American | Korean |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Exceptional 5.1% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 10.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.4% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 4.9% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Excellent 4.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.5% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.3% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 10.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.4% |
American vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.3% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 12.9%), in labor force | age > 16 (62.1% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 5.7%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (77.0% compared to 79.8%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (76.1% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 0.89%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.1% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 1.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.7% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 2.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | American | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 62.1% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 77.0% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.3% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.1% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.1% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.7% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.4% | Good 82.9% |
American vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (36.4% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 20.9%), divorced or separated (13.2% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 16.6%), and single mother households (6.6% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 9.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (48.0% compared to 47.9%, a difference of 0.070%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 2.0%), and married-couple households (47.9% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 3.7%).
Family Structure Metric | American | Korean |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.5% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Fair 27.3% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.9% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.16 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.6% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.0% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 36.4% | Excellent 30.1% |
American vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.5% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 14.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 6.4%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.45%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.0% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 1.6%), and no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 4.4%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | American | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 60.0% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.5% | Exceptional 8.6% |
American vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 43.9%), bachelor's degree (31.9% compared to 37.0%, a difference of 16.2%), and professional degree (3.6% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (91.0% compared to 90.8%, a difference of 0.12%), high school diploma (89.1% compared to 88.6%, a difference of 0.53%), and 11th grade (92.7% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.67%).
Education Level Metric | American | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.7% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.3% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Good 92.7% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 91.0% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Average 89.1% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.7% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.0% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.4% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 40.8% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.9% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.6% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
American vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between American and Korean communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.9% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 56.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (13.9% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 32.9%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 29.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.4% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 0.42%), cognitive disability (17.2% compared to 16.8%, a difference of 1.9%), and self-care disability (2.8% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 9.8%).
Disability Metric | American | Korean |
Disability | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.9% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 8.0% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 13.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.8% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.4% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.9% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Good 17.2% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.8% | Poor 2.5% |