Chinese vs Taiwanese Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 21,869,636 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Taiwanese within Chinese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.029. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Chinese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.004% in Taiwanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Chinese corresponds to an increase of 3.9 Taiwanese.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($77,465 compared to $62,894, a difference of 23.2%), householder income under 25 years ($58,162 compared to $49,804, a difference of 16.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($116,156 compared to $104,180, a difference of 11.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($46,098 compared to $46,455, a difference of 0.77%), median earnings ($48,836 compared to $47,902, a difference of 1.9%), and median female earnings ($41,461 compared to $40,576, a difference of 2.2%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (9.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 38.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (8.3% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 33.8%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (16.2% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 31.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (11.0% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 0.84%), female poverty among 25-34 year olds (11.0% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 7.4%), and single father poverty (15.4% compared to 14.3%, a difference of 7.5%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.3% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 43.3%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 42.3%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (4.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 41.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 0.42%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (10.7% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 0.44%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.4% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 0.71%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (38.6% compared to 33.8%, a difference of 14.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (77.3% compared to 74.7%, a difference of 3.4%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.7% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (85.1% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 0.050%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.7% compared to 80.2%, a difference of 0.53%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.53%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.2% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 11.6%), single father households (2.0% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 11.4%), and married-couple households (50.4% compared to 45.9%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (11.2% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 2.6%), family households with children (26.0% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 2.8%), and average family size (3.34 compared to 3.23, a difference of 3.4%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.2% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 41.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.8% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 26.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.9% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.9% compared to 88.4%, a difference of 3.9%), 2 or more vehicles in household (60.1% compared to 53.9%, a difference of 11.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.9% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 19.2%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 69.2%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 17.1%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.0%), kindergarten (98.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 1.0%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 1.0%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.7% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 31.9%), male disability (12.1% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 17.5%), and ambulatory disability (6.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 16.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.7% compared to 48.2%, a difference of 1.2%), disability age 65 to 74 (21.7% compared to 22.7%, a difference of 4.5%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.3% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 4.6%).