Immigrants from Sri Lanka vs Black/African American Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 149,538,533 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Blacks/African Americans within Immigrant from Sri Lanka communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.201. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Sri Lanka within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 1.389% in Blacks/African Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Sri Lanka corresponds to a decrease of 1,388.9 Blacks/African Americans.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($119,094 compared to $78,556, a difference of 51.6%), householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($109,741 compared to $73,370, a difference of 49.6%), and median household income ($99,943 compared to $67,573, a difference of 47.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($54,512 compared to $44,381, a difference of 22.8%), wage/income gap (27.1% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 24.9%), and median female earnings ($44,161 compared to $35,315, a difference of 25.1%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.5% compared to 17.2%, a difference of 80.3%), child poverty under the age of 5 (14.4% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 77.8%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.8% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 77.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.2% compared to 24.3%, a difference of 26.6%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.5% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 27.5%), and single father poverty (15.9% compared to 20.4%, a difference of 27.9%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.9% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 49.4%), unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.1% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 43.6%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.3% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 41.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 8.5%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.1%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 14.0%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 45-54 (83.9% compared to 79.3%, a difference of 5.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.5% compared to 63.4%, a difference of 4.8%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.4% compared to 76.8%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (74.0% compared to 73.9%, a difference of 0.22%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 82.6%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.0% compared to 82.2%, a difference of 3.4%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (27.2% compared to 44.3%, a difference of 63.0%), single mother households (5.6% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 59.4%), and married-couple households (48.7% compared to 38.5%, a difference of 26.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.22 compared to 3.27, a difference of 1.6%), family households (65.1% compared to 61.5%, a difference of 6.0%), and family households with children (28.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 7.5%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.1% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 11.7%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.2% compared to 17.3%, a difference of 10.8%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 9.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.9% compared to 88.2%, a difference of 0.83%), no vehicles in household (11.2% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 6.3%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (55.5% compared to 50.9%, a difference of 9.1%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.8% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 93.7%), professional degree (6.2% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 81.3%), and master's degree (19.9% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 65.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (97.9% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.060%), 1st grade (97.9% compared to 97.9%, a difference of 0.060%), and 2nd grade (97.9% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.060%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Sri Lanka and Black/African American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (9.5% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 55.5%), vision disability (1.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 48.2%), and ambulatory disability (5.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 40.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (46.1% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 7.4%), hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 12.3%), and cognitive disability (16.8% compared to 19.0%, a difference of 13.0%).