Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Community Comparison
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Malaysian
Sri Lankan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Malaysians
Sri Lankans
3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Sri Lankan Integration in Malaysian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 215,707,253 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Sri Lankans within Malaysian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.319. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Malaysians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.135% in Sri Lankans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Malaysians corresponds to an increase of 135.3 Sri Lankans.
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($88,291 compared to $101,960, a difference of 15.5%), median household income ($81,064 compared to $93,093, a difference of 14.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($94,517 compared to $108,270, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 3.1%), householder income under 25 years ($51,615 compared to $55,470, a difference of 7.5%), and median female earnings ($37,298 compared to $40,496, a difference of 8.6%).
Income Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,194 | Average $44,014 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,230 | Exceptional $108,234 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $81,064 | Exceptional $93,093 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,844 | Exceptional $48,040 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,772 | Excellent $56,136 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,298 | Excellent $40,496 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,615 | Exceptional $55,470 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $88,291 | Exceptional $101,960 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $94,517 | Exceptional $108,270 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $58,244 | Exceptional $64,201 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Average 25.8% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.7% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 20.7%), receiving food stamps (12.7% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 19.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (18.4% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.8% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 0.48%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.8% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 5.1%), and married-couple family poverty (5.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 5.5%).
Poverty Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.1% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Poor 9.6% | Excellent 8.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.0% | Excellent 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 18.4% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.5% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.2% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Exceptional 26.7% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.8% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.8% | Fair 12.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.5%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 9.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.6% compared to 8.5%, a difference of 0.20%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.26%).
Unemployment Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Average 5.3% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.7% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.1% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Poor 8.9% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.5% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.7% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 11.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.2% compared to 74.9%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.6% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.17%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 66.3%, a difference of 0.25%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.5% compared to 80.0%, a difference of 0.65%).
Labor Participation Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Exceptional 66.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Fair 79.5% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.7% | Tragic 35.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.2% | Fair 74.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.6% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 17.6%), births to unmarried women (33.9% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 17.1%), and single father households (2.7% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (29.8% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 0.92%), average family size (3.31 compared to 3.35, a difference of 1.3%), and family households (65.9% compared to 67.7%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.8% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.3% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.7% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Good 6.2% |
Currently Married | Poor 45.9% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.9% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 9.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 4.1%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.8% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 0.15%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 1.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (59.8% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 1.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.8% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 28.2%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 25.6%), and master's degree (12.0% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 22.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.010%), 11th grade (90.8% compared to 90.7%, a difference of 0.11%), and 12th grade, no diploma (89.2% compared to 89.4%, a difference of 0.21%).
Education Level Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 95.8% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 94.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Tragic 90.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.2% | Tragic 89.4% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 84.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 62.2% | Average 65.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.6% | Average 59.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Average 38.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.0% | Fair 14.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Good 1.9% |
Malaysian vs Sri Lankan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.5% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 22.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 14.6%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.0% compared to 48.5%, a difference of 1.1%), cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 4.6%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 5.3%).
Disability Metric | Malaysian | Sri Lankan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Good 23.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.0% | Tragic 48.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Good 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Excellent 2.4% |