Guyanese vs Jamaican Community Comparison
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Jamaican Integration in Guyanese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 165,489,003 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Jamaicans within Guyanese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.043. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Guyanese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.035% in Jamaicans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Guyanese corresponds to an increase of 35.1 Jamaicans.
Guyanese vs Jamaican Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($55,210 compared to $50,929, a difference of 8.4%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($89,940 compared to $83,933, a difference of 7.2%), and wage/income gap (18.3% compared to 19.6%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,966 compared to $88,327, a difference of 3.0%), median family income ($93,373 compared to $90,581, a difference of 3.1%), and householder income over 65 years ($56,351 compared to $54,560, a difference of 3.3%).
Income Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $40,949 | Tragic $39,231 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $93,373 | Tragic $90,581 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $80,734 | Tragic $76,583 |
Median Earnings | Fair $45,470 | Tragic $43,343 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,613 | Tragic $48,632 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $40,973 | Poor $38,670 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,210 | Tragic $50,929 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $89,940 | Tragic $83,933 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,966 | Tragic $88,327 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,351 | Tragic $54,560 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 18.3% | Exceptional 19.6% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (6.5% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 6.7%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 6.6%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (16.1% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 6.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.8% compared to 29.9%, a difference of 0.12%), poverty (14.5% compared to 14.4%, a difference of 0.38%), and female poverty (15.6% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 0.48%).
Poverty Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
Poverty | Tragic 14.5% | Tragic 14.4% |
Families | Tragic 11.2% | Tragic 11.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.3% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.6% | Tragic 15.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.4% | Exceptional 19.5% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.2% | Tragic 14.8% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.3% | Tragic 19.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.6% | Tragic 20.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.4% | Tragic 19.7% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Average 21.0% | Poor 21.6% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Tragic 17.3% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.8% | Poor 29.9% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 6.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.6% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 16.1% | Tragic 15.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.7% | Tragic 16.4% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 24.3%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (24.8% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 14.3%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (14.0% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 11.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.050%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.55%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (6.6% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 2.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.9% | Tragic 6.3% |
Males | Tragic 7.1% | Tragic 6.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.1% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 15.9% | Tragic 14.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 24.8% | Tragic 21.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 14.0% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 8.5% | Tragic 7.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 5.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.7% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 8.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Fair 9.1% | Tragic 9.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.4% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (27.4% compared to 33.2%, a difference of 21.0%), in labor force | age 20-24 (69.2% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 5.1%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.1% compared to 64.9%, a difference of 1.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (81.5% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 0.61%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.8% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.65%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.8% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 0.82%).
Labor Participation Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.1% | Poor 64.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.1% | Tragic 78.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 27.4% | Tragic 33.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 69.2% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.0% | Tragic 83.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.8% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Good 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.5% | Tragic 82.0% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in divorced or separated (11.5% compared to 12.9%, a difference of 12.3%), single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.9%), and births to unmarried women (35.2% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 9.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (41.6% compared to 41.4%, a difference of 0.62%), married-couple households (41.4% compared to 40.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and family households (65.3% compared to 64.2%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.3% | Average 64.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.3% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 40.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.40 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.6% | Tragic 8.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.6% | Tragic 41.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.5% | Tragic 12.9% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.2% | Tragic 38.5% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (29.3% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 63.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.5% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 32.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 32.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (70.8% compared to 82.1%, a difference of 16.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (35.4% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 29.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (11.5% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 32.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 29.3% | Tragic 17.9% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 70.8% | Tragic 82.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 35.4% | Tragic 45.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 11.5% | Tragic 15.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.5% | Tragic 4.6% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 26.4%), doctorate degree (1.4% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 5.5%), and bachelor's degree (34.5% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 2.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (42.3% compared to 42.1%, a difference of 0.51%), nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.64%), and kindergarten (96.9% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.65%).
Education Level Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.6% | Tragic 96.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 95.5% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.7% | Tragic 94.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.9% | Tragic 91.4% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.3% | Tragic 89.7% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.5% | Tragic 87.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.3% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 59.0% | Tragic 60.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.1% | Tragic 54.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.3% | Tragic 42.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 34.5% | Tragic 33.6% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.7% | Tragic 13.4% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.4% | Tragic 1.5% |
Guyanese vs Jamaican Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Guyanese and Jamaican communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.0% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 24.4%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.2% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 19.2%), and hearing disability (2.3% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 16.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 1.5%), ambulatory disability (6.6% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age over 75 (46.9% compared to 47.7%, a difference of 1.8%).
Disability Metric | Guyanese | Jamaican |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.1% |
Males | Exceptional 10.5% | Poor 11.5% |
Females | Good 12.1% | Tragic 12.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.0% | Fair 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 6.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Good 11.0% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Poor 24.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Excellent 46.9% | Poor 47.7% |
Vision | Fair 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Poor 17.5% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 6.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.7% |