Jamaican vs South American Community Comparison
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South American Integration in Jamaican Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 353,869,917 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Jamaican communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.319. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Jamaicans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.107% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Jamaicans corresponds to a decrease of 107.5 South Americans.
Jamaican vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (19.6% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 27.8%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,327 compared to $100,837, a difference of 14.2%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,933 compared to $95,362, a difference of 13.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($38,670 compared to $39,698, a difference of 2.7%), householder income under 25 years ($50,929 compared to $53,939, a difference of 5.9%), and median earnings ($43,343 compared to $46,804, a difference of 8.0%).
Income Metric | Jamaican | South American |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,231 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $90,581 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $76,583 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,343 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,632 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Poor $38,670 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,929 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,933 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $88,327 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $54,560 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 19.6% | Excellent 25.0% |
Jamaican vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (16.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 32.1%), child poverty under the age of 16 (19.7% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 22.6%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (20.0% compared to 16.3%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (29.9% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 5.2%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (15.1% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 7.1%), and married-couple family poverty (6.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 7.7%).
Poverty Metric | Jamaican | South American |
Poverty | Tragic 14.4% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Tragic 11.1% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Tragic 13.2% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Tragic 15.5% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 19.5% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.8% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 20.4% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 20.0% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.7% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Tragic 13.2% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Poor 21.6% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 17.3% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 13.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.1% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 16.4% | Poor 12.4% |
Jamaican vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 24.6%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (14.4% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 21.0%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (12.6% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 20.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 0.11%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.5% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 2.4%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.8% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 3.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Jamaican | South American |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.4% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.7% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.9% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.5% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.3% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.2% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.3% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.5% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.5% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Tragic 9.8% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.4% | Poor 5.7% |
Jamaican vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (64.9% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 1.8%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (78.9% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 1.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.39%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.47%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.9% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.94%).
Labor Participation Metric | Jamaican | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Poor 64.9% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.9% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 33.2% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.9% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Jamaican vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 25.4%), births to unmarried women (38.5% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 21.1%), and married-couple households (40.9% compared to 46.6%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.27, a difference of 1.3%), single father households (2.3% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.6%), and family households (64.2% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Jamaican | South American |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.9% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 40.9% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.3% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 8.2% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Tragic 41.4% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.9% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 38.5% | Average 31.8% |
Jamaican vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (17.9% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 70.5%), 4 or more vehicles in household (4.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 20.3%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 15.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (82.1% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 9.0%), 2 or more vehicles in household (45.8% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 13.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (15.2% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 15.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Jamaican | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.9% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 82.1% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 45.8% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 15.2% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 4.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Jamaican vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 26.0%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 22.3%), and master's degree (13.4% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 4th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.0%), 3rd grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.020%), and 5th grade (96.9% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 0.030%).
Education Level Metric | Jamaican | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
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 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.5% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.1% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.1% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.8% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 91.4% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.7% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.2% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 60.5% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 54.9% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 42.1% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.6% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 13.4% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.7% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Jamaican vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Jamaican and South American communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (11.9% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 20.5%), ambulatory disability (6.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 17.0%), and disability age 5 to 17 (6.2% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 15.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of hearing disability (2.7% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 0.23%), disability age over 75 (47.7% compared to 46.8%, a difference of 2.1%), and disability age under 5 (1.3% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 4.5%).
Disability Metric | Jamaican | South American |
Disability | Tragic 12.1% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Poor 11.5% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Fair 1.3% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.2% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Excellent 6.4% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Poor 24.0% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.7% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.7% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.4% |