Jamaican vs Central American Community Comparison
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Central American Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 354,816,659 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Central Americans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.398. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.114% in Central Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 114.0 Central Americans.
Jamaican vs Central American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 18.0%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $36,492, a difference of 6.0%), and householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $52,626, a difference of 3.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median family income ($90,581 compared to $91,087, a difference of 0.56%), median male earnings ($48,632 compared to $48,093, a difference of 1.1%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $85,144, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $38,560 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $91,087 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $78,803 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $42,280 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $48,093 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $36,492 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Good $52,626 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $85,144 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $90,951 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $56,321 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 23.1% |
Jamaican vs Central American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 16.0%), married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 10.9%), and single father poverty (17.3% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 8.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.38%), single male poverty (13.2% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 0.48%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 20.1%, a difference of 0.54%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 14.6% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.2% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 16.0% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 20.6% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 20.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 20.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Poor 13.2% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 23.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 31.8% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 6.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 13.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.7% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Jamaican vs Central American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 19.1%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 17.7%), and male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 0.50%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.75%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 1.5%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Tragic 5.7% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.9% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.8% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Tragic 10.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Tragic 7.0% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 4.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.5% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 8.2% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Tragic 6.2% |
Jamaican vs Central American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 34.8%, a difference of 4.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.0%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 0.22%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 0.23%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 81.7%, a difference of 0.36%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Tragic 34.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Average 75.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 83.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 84.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 81.7% |
Jamaican vs Central American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 21.5%), single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 8.4%), and family households with children (26.9% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 8.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (64.2% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.8%), average family size (3.31 compared to 3.41, a difference of 3.0%), and currently married (41.4% compared to 43.3%, a difference of 4.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 29.1% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Tragic 43.9% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.41 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 2.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Tragic 43.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 12.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Tragic 36.7% |
Jamaican vs Central American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 66.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 53.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 34.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 8.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 54.7%, a difference of 19.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 20.5%, a difference of 34.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Fair 10.8% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Fair 89.2% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Fair 54.7% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 20.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.1% |
Jamaican vs Central American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 41.4%), master's degree (13.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 10.1%), and associate's degree (42.1% compared to 39.4%, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 0.040%), nursery school (97.6% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.0%), and kindergarten (97.6% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.0%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 3.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 96.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 96.1% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 95.5% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 95.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 94.5% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 92.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 91.6% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 90.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 88.4% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 86.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 85.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 82.5% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 79.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 52.1% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 39.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 31.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 3.6% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.5% |
Jamaican vs Central American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Central American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 12.6%), ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 11.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 7.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 1.1%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 2.3%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 2.3%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Central American |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Excellent 5.5% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Average 11.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Good 6.0% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.5% |