Immigrants from Western Asia vs Palestinian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 207,185,092 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Palestinians within Immigrant from Western Asia communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.319. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Immigrants from Western Asia within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.014% in Palestinians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Immigrants from Western Asia corresponds to an increase of 13.8 Palestinians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($46,876 compared to $45,790, a difference of 2.4%), householder income over 65 years ($62,645 compared to $63,800, a difference of 1.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($106,217 compared to $107,721, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($41,375 compared to $41,484, a difference of 0.26%), median earnings ($49,389 compared to $49,209, a difference of 0.37%), and median male earnings ($58,131 compared to $57,778, a difference of 0.61%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (6.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 22.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.4% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 13.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.9% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.0% compared to 15.9%, a difference of 1.0%), single male poverty (12.5% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 1.5%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (12.8% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.0%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.8% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 12.7%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.0% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 12.0%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.8% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 11.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.9% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 2.6%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.8%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (12.2% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 3.2%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (34.8% compared to 36.8%, a difference of 5.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (73.5% compared to 75.6%, a difference of 2.8%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (83.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.65%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.1% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.67%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.96%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 4.6%), births to unmarried women (27.2% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 4.4%), and single mother households (5.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (27.9% compared to 28.1%, a difference of 0.80%), average family size (3.26 compared to 3.23, a difference of 0.96%), and currently married (46.9% compared to 47.6%, a difference of 1.5%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (11.0% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 32.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (18.4% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 9.3%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 8.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (89.0% compared to 91.7%, a difference of 3.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.1% compared to 57.7%, a difference of 6.7%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (5.9% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 8.5%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.3% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 22.1%), professional degree (5.4% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 13.0%), and doctorate degree (2.2% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 12.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, under 1 year (67.8% compared to 67.9%, a difference of 0.080%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 98.1%, a difference of 0.42%), and kindergarten (97.7% compared to 98.1%, a difference of 0.42%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Immigrants from Western Asia and Palestinian communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 12.9%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 12.9%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.1% compared to 6.4%, a difference of 4.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male disability (10.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 0.24%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.33%), and disability (11.2% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 0.61%).