Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Community Comparison
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Sri Lankans
Guyanese
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,059
SOCIAL INDEX
18.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
273rd/ 347
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Guyanese Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 164,273,800 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Guyanese within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.151. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.002% in Guyanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to an increase of 1.8 Guyanese.
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 41.1%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $90,966, a difference of 19.0%), and median family income ($108,234 compared to $93,373, a difference of 15.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($55,470 compared to $55,210, a difference of 0.47%), median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $40,973, a difference of 1.2%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $45,470, a difference of 5.7%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $40,949 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $93,373 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $80,734 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Fair $45,470 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $50,613 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Exceptional $40,973 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Exceptional $55,210 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $89,940 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $90,966 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Tragic $56,351 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 18.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 57.3%), family poverty (8.5% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 32.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 32.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 19.4%, a difference of 6.4%), single female poverty (19.2% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 9.5%), and single male poverty (11.5% compared to 12.8%, a difference of 11.6%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 14.5% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 15.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 19.4% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 14.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 19.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 19.3% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 19.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 19.4% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Average 12.8% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Average 21.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Average 16.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Poor 29.8% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Tragic 16.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 16.7% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.5% compared to 24.8%, a difference of 50.8%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 43.1%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.9% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 40.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.5% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 6.5%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 7.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 8.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.9% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 7.1% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 6.7% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 15.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 24.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 14.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Tragic 8.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 7.6% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Fair 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.6% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 27.4%, a difference of 29.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 8.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 64.1%, a difference of 3.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 0.71%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 83.8%, a difference of 1.4%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 81.5%, a difference of 2.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 64.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 78.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 27.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Tragic 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 83.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 81.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 22.4%), births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 21.6%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 41.4%, a difference of 18.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.40, a difference of 1.4%), divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 1.8%), and family households (67.7% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 3.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Exceptional 65.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Tragic 26.3% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 41.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.40 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 41.6% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 35.2% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 286.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 140.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 105.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 70.8%, a difference of 30.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 35.4%, a difference of 72.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 105.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 29.3% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Tragic 70.8% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 35.4% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 11.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 3.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 35.2%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 13.6%), and bachelor's degree (38.2% compared to 34.5%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 0.0%), 1st grade (96.9% compared to 96.9%, a difference of 0.010%), and 2nd grade (96.8% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.010%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.9% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 95.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 93.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 91.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 89.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 88.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 85.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 81.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 59.0% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 54.1% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 42.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 34.5% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Guyanese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Guyanese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 25.9%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 16.9%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 13.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.56%), male disability (10.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age 65 to 74 (23.0% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Guyanese |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Good 12.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.0% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Good 11.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Average 23.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Excellent 46.9% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Fair 2.2% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.3% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Poor 17.5% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.6% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |