Arab vs Chinese Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,725,978 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of Chinese within Arab communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.192. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Arabs within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.003% in Chinese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Arabs corresponds to a decrease of 3.1 Chinese.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($62,266 compared to $77,465, a difference of 24.4%), householder income under 25 years ($51,219 compared to $58,162, a difference of 13.6%), and median household income ($88,398 compared to $98,496, a difference of 11.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($48,599 compared to $48,836, a difference of 0.49%), median male earnings ($57,298 compared to $56,872, a difference of 0.75%), and per capita income ($45,662 compared to $46,098, a difference of 0.96%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.7% compared to 3.6%, a difference of 55.0%), family poverty (9.2% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 41.9%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (16.8% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 41.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.6% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 8.0%), receiving food stamps (11.5% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 17.6%), and single mother poverty (29.0% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 17.8%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 60.4%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 21.0%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.4% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 20.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.3% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 0.75%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.4% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 6.4%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 6.6%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.8% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 4.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.6% compared to 77.3%, a difference of 3.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.4% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.13%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 0.79%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.2% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.86%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.0% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 16.7%), single father households (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 8.1%), and family households with children (28.0% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 7.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.23 compared to 3.34, a difference of 3.4%), divorced or separated (11.6% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 3.6%), and births to unmarried women (29.2% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 3.6%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.0% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 46.5%), no vehicles in household (10.5% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 27.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.9% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 26.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.6% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 2.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (55.0% compared to 60.1%, a difference of 9.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (18.9% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 26.1%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 42.6%), doctorate degree (2.1% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 18.7%), and master's degree (16.7% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.9% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.64%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.65%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.65%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Arab and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 23.7%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.4% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 15.5%), and male disability (11.0% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 2.7%), vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 2.8%), and disability age over 75 (47.1% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 3.5%).