Korean vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Koreans
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6,713
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64.6/ 100
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5.8/ 100
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Jamaican Integration in Korean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 355,447,999 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Korean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.233. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Koreans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Koreans corresponds to a decrease of 2.7 Jamaicans.
Korean vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.4% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 29.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,334 compared to $88,327, a difference of 24.9%), and median household income ($95,018 compared to $76,583, a difference of 24.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($41,276 compared to $38,670, a difference of 6.7%), median earnings ($48,727 compared to $43,343, a difference of 12.4%), and householder income under 25 years ($57,730 compared to $50,929, a difference of 13.4%).
Income Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,522 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $110,103 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $95,018 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,727 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,672 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,276 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,730 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,824 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,334 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $67,472 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.4% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Korean vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.4% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 57.7%), child poverty among boys under 16 (14.0% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 43.0%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.9% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 41.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.4% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 13.2%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (16.9% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 15.2%), and single female poverty (18.6% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 16.1%).
Poverty Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.0% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.6% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.4% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 16.4% |
Korean vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.5% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 24.2%), male unemployment (5.3% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 22.7%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.9% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 6.3%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 6.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 6.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.5% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.8% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.5% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Tragic 6.4% |
Korean vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.7% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 7.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.4% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.7% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.17%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.20%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 0.39%).
Labor Participation Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.7% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.8% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.7% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.4% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.2% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Tragic 82.0% |
Korean vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.0% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 36.9%), births to unmarried women (30.1% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 27.8%), and married-couple households (49.7% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.36 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.3%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.6%), and family households (68.3% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
Family Households | Exceptional 68.3% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.2% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.7% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.9% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.1% | Tragic 38.5% |
Korean vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 124.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 86.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 58.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 12.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 33.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 58.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.1% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 4.6% |
Korean vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 18.0%), bachelor's degree (37.0% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 10.2%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.040%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.050%), and 8th grade (95.0% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
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 96.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.6% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.9% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.0% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Korean vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Korean and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (5.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 22.3%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 15.3%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 1.6%), disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.1% compared to 24.0%, a difference of 3.7%).
Disability Metric | Korean | Jamaican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.1% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Tragic 2.7% |