Japanese vs Okinawan Community Comparison
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Okinawan Integration in Japanese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,764,807 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Okinawans within Japanese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.494. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Japanese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.109% in Okinawans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Japanese corresponds to an increase of 109.0 Okinawans.
Japanese vs Okinawan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($39,870 compared to $55,817, a difference of 40.0%), median family income ($97,288 compared to $129,979, a difference of 33.6%), and median male earnings ($51,473 compared to $67,232, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,365 compared to $54,701, a difference of 4.5%), wage/income gap (23.8% compared to 28.1%, a difference of 18.2%), and median female earnings ($38,528 compared to $46,905, a difference of 21.7%).
Income Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,870 | Exceptional $55,817 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $97,288 | Exceptional $129,979 |
Median Household Income | Fair $83,395 | Exceptional $106,624 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $44,825 | Exceptional $57,550 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $51,473 | Exceptional $67,232 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,528 | Exceptional $46,905 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,365 | Exceptional $54,701 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Poor $91,624 | Exceptional $119,349 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Poor $96,834 | Exceptional $124,796 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $57,919 | Exceptional $70,846 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.8% | Tragic 28.1% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 58.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (17.8% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 37.0%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.7% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 34.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (13.1% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 3.9%), single father poverty (15.2% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 4.1%), and single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 26.6%, a difference of 8.7%).
Poverty Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Tragic 9.9% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Tragic 12.2% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.5% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.8% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Poor 14.1% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Poor 18.1% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 13.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 13.0% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Fair 21.3% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Exceptional 26.6% |
Married Couples | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 13.3% | Average 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 8.9% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 28.1%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.9% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 21.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (5.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Average 11.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 16.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 10.0% | Fair 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 4.7% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Average 4.8% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 5.1% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.3% | Fair 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Good 7.5% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (37.5% compared to 32.8%, a difference of 14.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.3% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (81.6% compared to 83.0%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.8% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.3% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.37%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 79.6%, a difference of 0.75%).
Labor Participation Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.8% | Exceptional 65.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 79.1% | Good 79.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Excellent 37.5% | Tragic 32.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.3% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Poor 84.3% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.3% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.6% | Good 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 81.6% | Good 83.0% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.8% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 48.6%), single mother households (7.4% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 47.7%), and births to unmarried women (35.2% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (45.2% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 4.8%), family households (65.9% compared to 62.5%, a difference of 5.5%), and average family size (3.35 compared to 3.15, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Tragic 62.5% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.4% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 45.2% | Exceptional 47.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Tragic 3.15 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.5% | Excellent 47.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 35.2% | Exceptional 26.9% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.4% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 49.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 39.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 24.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.6% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 5.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.5% compared to 51.2%, a difference of 12.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 24.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 90.6% | Tragic 86.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 57.5% | Tragic 51.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.8% | Tragic 17.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 5.5% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 116.0%), professional degree (3.5% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 106.2%), and no schooling completed (3.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 81.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (96.7% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.6%), kindergarten (96.7% compared to 98.2%, a difference of 1.6%), and 1st grade (96.6% compared to 98.1%, a difference of 1.6%).
Education Level Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.3% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Exceptional 98.1% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Exceptional 98.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.0% | Exceptional 97.8% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.7% | Exceptional 97.6% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.4% | Exceptional 97.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.6% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.6% | Exceptional 95.7% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.2% | Exceptional 94.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.9% | Exceptional 94.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 88.3% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.9% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 88.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.5% | Exceptional 73.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.2% | Exceptional 69.0% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.7% | Exceptional 57.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 33.3% | Exceptional 50.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 22.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.5% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 3.3% |
Japanese vs Okinawan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Japanese and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.4% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 33.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.3% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 32.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.7% compared to 20.7%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 3.6%), cognitive disability (18.3% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 3.8%), and disability age over 75 (50.2% compared to 44.9%, a difference of 11.9%).
Disability Metric | Japanese | Okinawan |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Males | Tragic 11.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Females | Tragic 12.6% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.2% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 6.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Poor 6.8% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.3% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.7% | Exceptional 20.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.2% | Exceptional 44.9% |
Vision | Tragic 2.4% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Hearing | Average 3.0% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Tragic 18.3% | Tragic 17.6% |
Ambulatory | Poor 6.3% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.2% |