Jamaican vs Asian Community Comparison
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Asian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 365,347,626 people shows a moderate negative correlation between the proportion of Asians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.496. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.163% in Asians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 163.2 Asians.
Jamaican vs Asian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 37.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $112,666, a difference of 34.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $118,426, a difference of 34.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $57,003, a difference of 11.9%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $44,586, a difference of 15.3%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $53,690, a difference of 23.9%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Exceptional $50,057 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Exceptional $119,955 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $101,681 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Exceptional $53,690 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Exceptional $63,827 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Exceptional $44,586 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $57,003 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Exceptional $112,666 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $118,426 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $68,822 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 26.9% |
Jamaican vs Asian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 69.4%), child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 47.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (19.7% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 46.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 18.2%, a difference of 7.2%), single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 15.1%), and single male poverty (13.2% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 18.0%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 18.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 26.0% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Excellent 10.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Good 12.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Jamaican vs Asian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.8% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 31.7%), male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 28.9%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 28.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 7.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 9.2%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 9.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Good 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Good 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Good 10.2% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Average 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Jamaican vs Asian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.28%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 0.88%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 80.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Tragic 34.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 73.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Exceptional 85.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Exceptional 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.4% |
Jamaican vs Asian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 47.4%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 26.8%, a difference of 43.7%), and divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.28, a difference of 1.0%), family households (64.2% compared to 66.5%, a difference of 3.6%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 8.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 66.5% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.28 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 48.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 26.8% |
Jamaican vs Asian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 99.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 51.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 36.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 91.1%, a difference of 10.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 57.0%, a difference of 24.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 36.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 9.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 91.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 57.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 20.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Jamaican vs Asian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 66.8%), professional degree (3.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 47.9%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 37.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.5% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.030%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.040%), and nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Fair 93.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Average 92.5% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Good 91.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Good 89.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 86.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Exceptional 69.4% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Exceptional 64.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Exceptional 52.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Exceptional 44.4% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Exceptional 18.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 2.4% |
Jamaican vs Asian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Asian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 28.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 26.9%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 1.7%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 6.6%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Asian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Exceptional 21.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.3% |