Black/African American vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Jamaican Integration in Black/African American Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 366,598,404 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Black/African American communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.413. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Blacks/African Americans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.017% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Blacks/African Americans corresponds to an increase of 16.6 Jamaicans.
Black/African American vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($44,381 compared to $50,929, a difference of 14.8%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($73,370 compared to $83,933, a difference of 14.4%), and median household income ($67,573 compared to $76,583, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($45,523 compared to $48,632, a difference of 6.8%), householder income over 65 years ($50,779 compared to $54,560, a difference of 7.4%), and median earnings ($40,085 compared to $43,343, a difference of 8.1%).
Income Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $35,564 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $81,912 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $67,573 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $40,085 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $45,523 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $35,315 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $44,381 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $73,370 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $78,556 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $50,779 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.7% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (18.9% compared to 14.8%, a difference of 27.6%), child poverty under the age of 5 (25.7% compared to 20.4%, a difference of 26.1%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (24.7% compared to 19.7%, a difference of 25.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.7% compared to 13.6%, a difference of 0.46%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (14.6% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 3.4%), and receiving food stamps (17.2% compared to 16.4%, a difference of 4.7%).
Poverty Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
Poverty | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Tragic 15.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 18.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 24.3% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 18.9% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 25.7% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 24.4% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 24.5% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 24.7% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 26.4% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 35.2% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 14.6% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 17.2% | Tragic 16.4% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (10.3% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 16.9%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (11.4% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 16.4%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (7.3% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.030%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.15%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 0.63%).
Unemployment Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.4% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.6% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.4% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 10.3% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 11.4% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 6.4% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.5% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 9.8%), in labor force | age 45-54 (79.3% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 3.4%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (76.8% compared to 78.9%, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (73.9% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 1.6%), in labor force | age 25-29 (82.6% compared to 83.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (82.8% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 1.9%).
Labor Participation Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 63.4% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 76.8% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.5% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 73.9% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.6% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.2% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 79.3% | Tragic 82.0% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (44.3% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 15.1%), single mother households (9.0% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 9.0%), and married-couple households (38.5% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 6.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.27 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.2%), family households with children (26.5% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 3.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
Family Households | Tragic 61.5% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.5% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.27 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 9.0% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 39.6% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 44.3% | Tragic 38.5% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.9% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 51.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 18.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.2% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 7.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (50.9% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 11.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.3% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 14.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 88.2% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 50.9% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.3% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 4.6% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 13.6%), master's degree (12.1% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 11.2%), and professional degree (3.4% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 11th grade (91.4% compared to 91.4%, a difference of 0.040%), high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.2%, a difference of 0.20%), and nursery school (97.9% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.32%).
Education Level Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Average 2.1% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Fair 97.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Fair 97.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Fair 97.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Fair 97.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Fair 97.3% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Fair 97.0% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Fair 95.6% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.6% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.3% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.4% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 53.3% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 39.1% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 30.9% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Black/African American vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Black/African American and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (14.7% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 23.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 20.2%), and vision disability (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (49.5% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 3.7%), cognitive disability (19.0% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 6.6%), and self-care disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 8.4%).
Disability Metric | Black/African American | Jamaican |
Disability | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Tragic 14.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.4% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.8% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 27.3% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.5% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Fair 3.0% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 19.0% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 7.5% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.9% | Tragic 2.7% |