Jamaican vs African Community Comparison
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African Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 343,406,075 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Africans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.028. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Africans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 4.0 Africans.
Jamaican vs African Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 17.1%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $46,838, a difference of 8.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $78,986, a difference of 6.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($48,632 compared to $47,994, a difference of 1.3%), householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $53,711, a difference of 1.6%), and median family income ($90,581 compared to $87,820, a difference of 3.1%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | African |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $37,785 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $87,820 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $72,650 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $41,955 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $47,994 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $36,530 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $46,838 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $78,986 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $84,925 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $53,711 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Jamaican vs African Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 22.8%, a difference of 17.2%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.8% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 15.0%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 24.8%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 1.9%), single father poverty (17.3% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 5.7%), and family poverty (11.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 6.5%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | African |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 15.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 11.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 16.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Tragic 22.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 17.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 22.8% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 21.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 21.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 21.9% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 24.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 18.3% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 33.3% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.0% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 15.1% |
Jamaican vs African Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 11.4%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 9.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 8.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.44%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (6.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 1.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | African |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 19.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Poor 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.5% |
Jamaican vs African Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 38.0%, a difference of 14.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 80.5%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 64.6%, a difference of 0.37%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.79%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.2%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | African |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Tragic 64.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 38.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 80.5% |
Jamaican vs African Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.4%), family households (64.2% compared to 62.1%, a difference of 3.4%), and births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 3.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (40.9% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 0.14%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.81%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.2%, a difference of 1.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | African |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Tragic 62.1% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Excellent 3.25 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 41.8% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 39.7% |
Jamaican vs African Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 45.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 26.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 19.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 87.8%, a difference of 6.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 51.8%, a difference of 13.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 19.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | African |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Tragic 87.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 51.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 18.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 5.8% |
Jamaican vs African Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 10.2%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.6%, a difference of 7.7%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 4.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 12th grade, no diploma (89.7% compared to 89.6%, a difference of 0.050%), ged/equivalency (83.3% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.13%), and college, 1 year or more (54.9% compared to 55.0%, a difference of 0.16%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | African |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.2% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.9% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Poor 97.8% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.8% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Poor 97.7% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Poor 97.6% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Poor 97.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Poor 97.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Poor 96.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Poor 95.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Poor 95.4% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.1% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 89.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 87.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 83.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 61.1% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 55.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 41.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.9% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.6% |
Jamaican vs African Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and African communities in the United States are seen in disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 15.8%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 14.1%), and disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.9%, a difference of 2.4%), and ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 3.7%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | African |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.0% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 26.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 18.6% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 7.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.7% |