Jamaican vs European Community Comparison
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Jamaican
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5.8/ 100
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78.6/ 100
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European Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 363,846,628 people shows a strong negative correlation between the proportion of Europeans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.710. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.049% in Europeans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 48.8 Europeans.
Jamaican vs European Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 50.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $106,367, a difference of 20.4%), and median family income ($90,581 compared to $108,099, a difference of 19.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $51,796, a difference of 1.7%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $39,457, a difference of 2.0%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $47,915, a difference of 10.5%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | European |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Exceptional $45,836 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Exceptional $108,099 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $88,751 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Excellent $47,915 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Exceptional $57,637 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Fair $39,457 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Fair $51,796 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Excellent $98,310 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $106,367 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $63,779 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Tragic 29.4% |
Jamaican vs European Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 72.8%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 9.2%, a difference of 48.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 44.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.3%, a difference of 0.31%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 2.8%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | European |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Poor 20.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 14.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.3% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Average 21.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Poor 16.6% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Average 29.1% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 9.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Jamaican vs European Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.6% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 37.8%), unemployment (6.3% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 35.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 34.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 2.2%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 10.3%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 11.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | European |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Tragic 9.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Jamaican vs European Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 41.1%, a difference of 23.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 77.1%, a difference of 6.0%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.83%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.26%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.40%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | European |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 41.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 77.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Fair 82.6% |
Jamaican vs European Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 44.3%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 27.3%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 49.6%, a difference of 21.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 65.0%, a difference of 1.3%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.2%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 27.9%, a difference of 3.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | European |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 65.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 27.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 49.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Tragic 3.14 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Excellent 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 49.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Poor 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Excellent 30.2% |
Jamaican vs European Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 152.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 63.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 50.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 93.0%, a difference of 13.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 61.4%, a difference of 34.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 50.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | European |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 7.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 93.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 61.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 22.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Jamaican vs European Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 62.6%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 43.1%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 29.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.0%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.0%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.0%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | European |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Exceptional 98.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.0% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Exceptional 97.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Exceptional 97.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Exceptional 96.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Exceptional 95.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Exceptional 94.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Exceptional 93.1% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 87.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Exceptional 68.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Exceptional 61.8% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Excellent 48.2% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Excellent 39.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Excellent 15.8% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Jamaican vs European Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and European communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 31.6%), disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.4%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.1% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 0.97%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.8%), and female disability (12.7% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | European |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Poor 12.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Tragic 1.5% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Good 23.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Exceptional 46.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |