Asian vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Asians
Jamaicans
8,712
SOCIAL INDEX
84.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
56th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
821
SOCIAL INDEX
5.8/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
337th/ 347
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Jamaican Integration in Asian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 353,814,867 people shows a significant negative correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Asian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.676. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Asians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.007% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Asians corresponds to a decrease of 6.9 Jamaicans.
Asian vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (26.9% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 37.5%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($112,666 compared to $83,933, a difference of 34.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($118,426 compared to $88,327, a difference of 34.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($57,003 compared to $50,929, a difference of 11.9%), median female earnings ($44,586 compared to $38,670, a difference of 15.3%), and median earnings ($53,690 compared to $43,343, a difference of 23.9%).
Income Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,057 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $119,955 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $101,681 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $53,690 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $63,827 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $44,586 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,003 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $112,666 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $118,426 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $68,822 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Asian vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 69.4%), child poverty among boys under 16 (13.5% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 47.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.5% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 46.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 7.2%), single mother poverty (26.0% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 15.1%), and single male poverty (11.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 18.0%).
Poverty Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.7% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.3% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.6% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.0% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Excellent 10.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Good 12.0% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
Asian vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.7% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 31.7%), male unemployment (5.1% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 28.9%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.9% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 28.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 7.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.2%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 9.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Good 11.4% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Good 10.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Average 4.9% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.3% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.7% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.0% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 6.4% |
Asian vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.1% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 2.5%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.2% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 2.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.4% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.7% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.28%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.1% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.88%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.2% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.2% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 34.1% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.7% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Exceptional 85.1% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Exceptional 84.7% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.4% | Tragic 82.0% |
Asian vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 47.4%), births to unmarried women (26.8% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 43.7%), and divorced or separated (10.6% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.28 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.0%), family households (66.5% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 3.6%), and family households with children (29.1% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 8.0%).
Family Structure Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
Family Households | Exceptional 66.5% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.1% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.28 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 48.4% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 26.8% | Tragic 38.5% |
Asian vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 99.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 51.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 36.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.1% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 10.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.0% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 24.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.8% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 36.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 91.1% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.0% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 20.8% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Tragic 4.6% |
Asian vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.4% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 66.8%), professional degree (5.5% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 47.9%), and master's degree (18.4% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 37.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 7th grade (95.5% compared to 95.5%, a difference of 0.030%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.040%), and nursery school (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.2% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.5% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Average 92.5% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Good 91.4% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Good 89.4% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 86.7% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.4% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.2% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 52.1% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 44.4% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.4% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.5% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Asian vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Asian and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (4.8% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 28.8%), disability age 35 to 64 (9.4% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 26.9%), and vision disability (1.9% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 25.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 1.7%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.5%), and cognitive disability (16.7% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 6.6%).
Disability Metric | Asian | Jamaican |
Disability | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.0% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.8% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.4% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Exceptional 1.9% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.7% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.4% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Tragic 2.7% |