Jamaican vs Korean Community Comparison
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Korean Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 355,503,051 people shows a substantial negative correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.547. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.038% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 37.5 Koreans.
Jamaican vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 29.9%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $110,334, a difference of 24.9%), and median household income ($76,583 compared to $95,018, a difference of 24.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $41,276, a difference of 6.7%), median earnings ($43,343 compared to $48,727, a difference of 12.4%), and householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $57,730, a difference of 13.4%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Good 25.4% |
Jamaican vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 57.7%), child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 43.0%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (19.7% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 41.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 13.2%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.5% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 15.2%), and single female poverty (21.6% compared to 18.6%, a difference of 16.1%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Jamaican vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.7% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 24.2%), male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 22.7%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 22.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.5% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 6.3%), unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 6.6%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 6.7%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Good 5.4% |
Jamaican vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (33.2% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 7.5%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 3.7%), and in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 1.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.17%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.20%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.39%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Good 82.9% |
Jamaican vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 36.9%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 27.8%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 21.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.36, a difference of 1.3%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 1.6%), and family households (64.2% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Excellent 30.1% |
Jamaican vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 124.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 86.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 58.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 12.1%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 33.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 58.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Jamaican vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 18.0%), bachelor's degree (33.6% compared to 37.0%, a difference of 10.2%), and professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 9.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.040%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.050%), and 8th grade (95.1% compared to 95.0%, a difference of 0.050%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Jamaican vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and Korean communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 22.3%), vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 15.3%), and hearing disability (2.7% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 18 to 34 (6.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 1.6%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 1.9%), and disability age 65 to 74 (24.0% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 3.7%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | Korean |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Poor 2.5% |