Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Community Comparison
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Sri Lankans
Marshallese
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
2,873
SOCIAL INDEX
26.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
240th/ 347
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Marshallese Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 14,458,920 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Marshallese within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.307. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.028% in Marshallese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to an increase of 27.6 Marshallese.
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($101,960 compared to $83,575, a difference of 22.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $90,455, a difference of 19.7%), and median household income ($93,093 compared to $78,930, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($64,201 compared to $65,874, a difference of 2.6%), householder income under 25 years ($55,470 compared to $50,627, a difference of 9.6%), and wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 23.4%, a difference of 10.2%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $39,108 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $95,293 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $78,930 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Tragic $41,969 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $48,137 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Tragic $36,459 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Tragic $50,627 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $83,575 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $90,455 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Exceptional $65,874 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Exceptional 23.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (11.5% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 43.5%), receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 32.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (15.5% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 27.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 3.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 6.5%), and female poverty (12.7% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 13.4%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 13.4% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 14.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Tragic 20.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 15.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 19.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 18.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 18.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 18.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 16.4% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Tragic 23.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Tragic 16.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Tragic 32.1% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Average 5.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 14.1% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 44.2%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.6% compared to 9.6%, a difference of 44.1%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 30.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 2.2%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.5% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Poor 11.8% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 11.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Exceptional 6.4% |
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% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Exceptional 3.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.3% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Tragic 9.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Fair 5.6% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 39.5%, a difference of 11.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 79.2%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 78.3%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 82.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Tragic 64.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Tragic 78.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Exceptional 39.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 83.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 79.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 82.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 80.3% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 20.1%), family households with children (29.5% compared to 26.2%, a difference of 12.6%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 44.6%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.38, a difference of 0.84%), single mother households (6.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 2.1%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 63.7% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Tragic 26.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Tragic 44.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.38 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Average 6.3% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Tragic 45.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 34.8% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 29.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 54.9%, a difference of 11.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 2.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 3.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 10.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Excellent 9.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Fair 54.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 21.3% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 8.1% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 54.2%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 27.9%), and master's degree (14.7% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.0% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 1.1%), 2nd grade (96.8% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 1.1%), and nursery school (97.0% compared to 98.1%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Excellent 2.0% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Excellent 98.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Excellent 98.1% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Excellent 98.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Good 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Good 97.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Good 97.4% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Average 96.0% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Average 95.7% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Fair 94.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Fair 93.6% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Fair 92.3% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Poor 84.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 61.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 55.8% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 31.7% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 11.6% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.8% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Marshallese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Marshallese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 32.3%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 23.1%), and ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 22.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 50.1%, a difference of 3.3%), cognitive disability (17.1% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 3.5%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 7.6%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Marshallese |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 13.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 0.94% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Fair 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Tragic 7.1% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Tragic 25.3% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 50.1% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Tragic 3.8% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Tragic 6.9% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.6% |