Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Community Comparison
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Nicaraguan Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 236,447,640 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Nicaraguans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.196. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.011% in Nicaraguans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 11.0 Nicaraguans.
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 19.6%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $36,904, a difference of 4.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $92,554, a difference of 4.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($54,560 compared to $54,474, a difference of 0.16%), per capita income ($39,231 compared to $39,372, a difference of 0.36%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $43,026, a difference of 0.74%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $39,372 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $92,231 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $79,737 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $43,026 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $49,215 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $36,904 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $53,275 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $87,751 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $92,554 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $54,474 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 10.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 15.0%, a difference of 10.0%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 16.6%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 0.080%), single female poverty (21.6% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 1.3%), and receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 16.1%, a difference of 1.6%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 10.6% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 15.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 18.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 14.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 19.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 15.0% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 16.6% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 16.1% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 28.3%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 27.6%), and male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 27.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 3.6%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 7.3%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 8.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Excellent 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Excellent 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Exceptional 7.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Poor 5.6% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 32.4%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.96%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.89%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 65.1%, a difference of 0.41%), in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.41%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 0.48%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Average 65.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Poor 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Tragic 32.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 73.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Poor 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Average 82.8% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 13.9%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 12.3%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 0.57%), average family size (3.31 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.4%), and family households (64.2% compared to 67.4%, a difference of 4.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 67.4% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.6% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 44.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 13.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 36.6% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 85.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 50.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 36.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 10.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 56.1%, a difference of 22.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 36.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Good 56.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 20.7% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 22.4%), master's degree (13.4% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 7.6%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 5.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.54%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.54%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.55%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.2% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 95.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 93.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 93.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 91.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 90.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 88.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 87.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 84.1% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 80.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 59.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 53.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 41.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 33.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Jamaican vs Nicaraguan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Nicaraguan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 16.7%), disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 16.6%), and ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 0.25%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.0%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Nicaraguan |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Poor 23.9% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.1% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.6% |