Japanese vs Korean Community Comparison
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2,662
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24.2/ 100
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6,713
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Korean Integration in Japanese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 245,866,050 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Japanese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.207. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Japanese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.101% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Japanese corresponds to a decrease of 101.4 Koreans.
Japanese vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($57,919 compared to $67,472, a difference of 16.5%), median household income ($83,395 compared to $95,018, a difference of 13.9%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($96,834 compared to $110,334, a difference of 13.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (23.8% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 7.0%), median female earnings ($38,528 compared to $41,276, a difference of 7.1%), and median earnings ($44,825 compared to $48,727, a difference of 8.7%).
Income Metric | Japanese | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,870 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,288 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,395 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,825 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,473 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,528 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,365 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Poor $91,624 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $96,834 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $57,919 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.8% | Good 25.4% |
Japanese vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 35.5%), child poverty under the age of 16 (17.7% compared to 13.9%, a difference of 27.3%), and child poverty among boys under 16 (17.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 27.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (15.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 9.1%), single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 9.5%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.8% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 11.2%).
Poverty Metric | Japanese | Korean |
Poverty | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Poor 14.1% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Poor 18.1% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Japanese vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (5.8% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 8.2%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.3% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 6.9%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.1% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 6.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 0.26%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.36%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.43%).
Unemployment Metric | Japanese | Korean |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 5.6% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 6.9% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.3% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.4% |
Japanese vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.5% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 5.1%), in labor force | age 45-54 (81.6% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 1.6%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 79.8%, a difference of 0.92%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.3% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.13%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.20%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.8% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 0.21%).
Labor Participation Metric | Japanese | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.5% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.3% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.6% | Good 82.9% |
Japanese vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.4% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 23.0%), births to unmarried women (35.2% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 16.8%), and single father households (2.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 15.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.36, a difference of 0.28%), family households with children (29.4% compared to 29.2%, a difference of 0.89%), and family households (65.9% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 3.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Japanese | Korean |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.4% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.2% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.8% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.4% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.5% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.2% | Excellent 30.1% |
Japanese vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.4% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 18.0%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 12.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 10.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.6% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 1.6%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.5% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 6.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 10.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Japanese | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.4% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.6% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.5% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Japanese vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.3% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 40.8%), professional degree (3.5% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 14.6%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 13.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.7% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 1.0%), kindergarten (96.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.0%), and 1st grade (96.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 1.0%).
Education Level Metric | Japanese | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.3% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.6% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.6% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.9% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.3% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.9% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.2% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.7% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.3% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.5% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Poor 1.7% |
Japanese vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Japanese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (6.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 19.6%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.3% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 17.9%), and vision disability (2.4% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 0.63%), hearing disability (3.0% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 1.9%), and disability age over 75 (50.2% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 3.3%).
Disability Metric | Japanese | Korean |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Tragic 11.7% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.2% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.7% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.2% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Average 3.0% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Poor 2.5% |