Portuguese vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Jamaican Integration in Portuguese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 328,410,124 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Portuguese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.267. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Portuguese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.008% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Portuguese corresponds to a decrease of 8.3 Jamaicans.
Portuguese vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (27.4% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 39.7%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($105,309 compared to $88,327, a difference of 19.2%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($99,429 compared to $83,933, a difference of 18.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,177 compared to $38,670, a difference of 3.9%), householder income under 25 years ($54,436 compared to $50,929, a difference of 6.9%), and median earnings ($48,032 compared to $43,343, a difference of 10.8%).
Income Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,362 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Excellent $106,286 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $88,976 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,032 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,663 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Good $40,177 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,436 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $99,429 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $105,309 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,440 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 27.4% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (12.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 34.6%), married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 32.0%), and family poverty (8.4% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 31.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.9% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 2.1%), single mother poverty (28.8% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 3.7%), and single female poverty (20.5% compared to 21.6%, a difference of 5.3%).
Poverty Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Excellent 8.4% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 17.8% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Average 13.6% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Excellent 16.5% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.1% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.3% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Fair 12.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.5% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.2% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.8% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.5% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.1% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 24.6%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 22.9%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 20.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 1.4%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 1.8%).
Unemployment Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Poor 5.4% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.4% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.8% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.1% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 10.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.0% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Poor 5.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.0% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 20.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (76.4% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 5.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 0.74%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.21%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.22%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 78.9%, a difference of 0.24%).
Labor Participation Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.4% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 40.0% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 76.4% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Fair 84.4% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.2% | Tragic 82.0% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.4% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 29.2%), married-couple households (47.8% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 16.9%), and currently married (47.3% compared to 41.4%, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.8% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 2.5%), family households with children (27.6% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 2.8%), and average family size (3.19 compared to 3.31, a difference of 3.9%).
Family Structure Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.8% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Good 27.6% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.8% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.19 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.5% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Fair 6.4% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Fair 12.2% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.8% | Tragic 38.5% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 109.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 59.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 43.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.6% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 11.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 28.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 43.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.6% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 58.6% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.4% | Tragic 4.6% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.3%), no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 14.0%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (97.1% compared to 96.9%, a difference of 0.23%), 7th grade (95.8% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.30%), and 6th grade (96.8% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 0.31%).
Education Level Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Average 98.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Average 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Poor 95.8% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Poor 95.5% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Poor 93.3% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 92.0% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.6% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.5% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 85.0% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.2% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 44.1% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Poor 13.9% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Fair 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Portuguese vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.5% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 29.6%), disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 27.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 15.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.32%), disability age over 75 (47.6% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 0.32%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.1% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Portuguese | Jamaican |
Disability | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Tragic 13.0% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.6% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.4% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Fair 23.5% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Fair 47.6% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Tragic 2.7% |