Jamaican vs Fijian Community Comparison
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Fijian Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 48,332,022 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Fijians within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.149. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.003% in Fijians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to an increase of 3.4 Fijians.
Jamaican vs Fijian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 22.9%, a difference of 17.0%), median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $35,114, a difference of 10.1%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $40,193, a difference of 7.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $50,132, a difference of 1.6%), median household income ($76,583 compared to $74,205, a difference of 3.2%), and median family income ($90,581 compared to $87,387, a difference of 3.6%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Tragic $36,690 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Tragic $87,387 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Tragic $74,205 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Tragic $40,193 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Tragic $45,607 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Tragic $35,114 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Tragic $50,132 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Tragic $79,956 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Tragic $85,187 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Tragic $56,768 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Exceptional 22.9% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 28.5%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (13.6% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 28.0%), and receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 26.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (20.4% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 2.4%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 2.6%), and female poverty (15.5% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 4.3%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 13.7% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Tragic 10.1% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Tragic 14.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Average 20.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Tragic 15.9% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Tragic 19.9% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Tragic 18.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Tragic 18.6% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Tragic 13.8% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Tragic 23.1% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Tragic 31.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Good 10.7% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Tragic 13.0% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 47.4%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (5.3% compared to 3.8%, a difference of 39.5%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (5.3% compared to 3.9%, a difference of 37.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.8% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 5.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 8.7%, a difference of 8.5%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.5% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 13.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Exceptional 16.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 4.9% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 3.8% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 3.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Average 8.7% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 40.4%, a difference of 21.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 77.4%, a difference of 6.4%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 80.2%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 64.8%, a difference of 0.090%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 78.4%, a difference of 0.66%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Poor 64.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Tragic 78.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Exceptional 40.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Exceptional 77.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Tragic 83.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Tragic 82.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Tragic 80.2% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.3% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 27.8%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 32.3%, a difference of 19.3%), and single mother households (8.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 14.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.4%), divorced or separated (12.9% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 2.4%), and family households (64.2% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 29.0% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Fair 46.1% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Tragic 3.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Fair 46.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Fair 32.3% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 88.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 68.8%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 46.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 90.5%, a difference of 10.2%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 25.9%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 22.2%, a difference of 46.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 9.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 90.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 57.6% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 22.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (13.4% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 30.3%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 29.0%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 27.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2nd grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.010%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.020%), and 1st grade (97.5% compared to 97.5%, a difference of 0.020%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.3% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 94.7% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.2% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 93.1% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 91.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 90.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 88.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 86.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Tragic 81.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Tragic 57.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Tragic 51.3% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Tragic 37.4% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Tragic 28.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Tragic 10.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Tragic 2.9% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Tragic 1.1% |
Jamaican vs Fijian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Fijian communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 32.2%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 12.6%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 27.0%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.030%), self-care disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 0.040%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 0.93%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Fijian |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Tragic 12.8% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.1% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Fair 5.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 13.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Tragic 27.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 17.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Tragic 6.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.7% |