Korean vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Korean
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Koreans
Malaysians
6,713
SOCIAL INDEX
64.6/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
147th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
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Malaysian Integration in Korean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 222,634,330 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Korean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.335. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Koreans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.005% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Koreans corresponds to an increase of 5.0 Malaysians.
Korean vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($103,824 compared to $88,291, a difference of 17.6%), median household income ($95,018 compared to $81,064, a difference of 17.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,334 compared to $94,517, a difference of 16.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.4% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 1.6%), median female earnings ($41,276 compared to $37,298, a difference of 10.7%), and median earnings ($48,727 compared to $43,844, a difference of 11.1%).
Income Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,522 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $110,103 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $95,018 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,727 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,672 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,276 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,730 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,824 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,334 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $67,472 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.4% | Excellent 25.0% |
Korean vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (14.4% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 27.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (14.1% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 26.7%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.9% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 26.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.5% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 2.6%), single father poverty (14.0% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 6.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.1% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 7.5%).
Poverty Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.9% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Exceptional 9.9% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.0% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.0% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.6% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.4% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.1% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.7% |
Korean vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 5.3%), unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.3% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 4.9%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.2% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.29%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.9% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 0.48%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.60%).
Unemployment Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.5% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.8% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 5.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.5% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Fair 5.5% |
Korean vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.7% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 11.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.4% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 2.4%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.9% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.8% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.38%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 0.46%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.49%).
Labor Participation Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.7% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.8% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.7% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.4% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.2% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Tragic 82.0% |
Korean vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.0% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 21.4%), single father households (2.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 14.4%), and births to unmarried women (30.1% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 12.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.36 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.5%), family households with children (29.2% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 2.2%), and family households (68.3% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 3.6%).
Family Structure Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
Family Households | Exceptional 68.3% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.2% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.7% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.9% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.1% | Tragic 33.9% |
Korean vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 12.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 6.4%), and no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 3.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.27%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 1.9%), and no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 3.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.1% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Korean vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 19.8%), doctorate degree (1.7% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 18.0%), and no schooling completed (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 16.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.41%), nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.42%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.2%, a difference of 0.42%).
Education Level Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.6% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.9% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.0% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Tragic 1.5% |
Korean vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Korean and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.5% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 19.1%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.1% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 15.2%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.3% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 14.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 0.79%), self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 0.92%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.2%, a difference of 3.9%).
Disability Metric | Korean | Malaysian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.1% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Tragic 2.5% |