Chinese vs Japanese Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 55,845,317 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Japanese within Chinese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.320. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Chinese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.038% in Japanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Chinese corresponds to a decrease of 38.5 Japanese.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($77,465 compared to $57,919, a difference of 33.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($116,156 compared to $96,834, a difference of 20.0%), and median family income ($116,188 compared to $97,288, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($41,461 compared to $38,528, a difference of 7.6%), wage/income gap (25.9% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 8.9%), and median earnings ($48,836 compared to $44,825, a difference of 8.9%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (3.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 52.3%), family poverty (6.5% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 52.0%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (11.9% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 49.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (15.4% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 1.1%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (16.2% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 16.5%), and single mother poverty (24.6% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 17.4%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (5.9% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 40.7%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 26.9%), and female unemployment (4.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.4% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 6.9%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.4% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 9.2%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 9.3%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (84.1% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 3.1%), in labor force | age 16-19 (38.6% compared to 37.5%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 20-24 (77.3% compared to 75.3%, a difference of 2.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.020%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.79%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 1.8%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.2% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 43.4%), single father households (2.0% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 39.6%), and births to unmarried women (30.2% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 16.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.34 compared to 3.35, a difference of 0.25%), family households (68.1% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 3.4%), and divorced or separated (11.2% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 7.0%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.8% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 15.0%), no vehicles in household (8.2% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 14.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.9% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.9% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 1.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.1% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 4.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.9% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 9.6%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 127.2%), professional degree (4.5% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 25.8%), and master's degree (14.6% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.9%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.9%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 2.0%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Chinese and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (4.7% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 28.9%), hearing disability (3.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 22.4%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.3% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.13%), female disability (12.3% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.2%), and male disability (12.1% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 2.7%).