Liberian vs Asian Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 117,931,396 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Asians within Liberian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.234. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Liberians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.350% in Asians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Liberians corresponds to a decrease of 349.6 Asians.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($82,005 compared to $112,666, a difference of 37.4%), median household income ($75,667 compared to $101,681, a difference of 34.4%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($88,929 compared to $118,426, a difference of 33.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($48,917 compared to $57,003, a difference of 16.5%), median female earnings ($38,215 compared to $44,586, a difference of 16.7%), and median earnings ($43,536 compared to $53,690, a difference of 23.3%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (14.8% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 52.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (19.9% compared to 13.7%, a difference of 45.4%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (19.5% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 44.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.5% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 4.0%), single father poverty (16.0% compared to 14.6%, a difference of 9.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (11.8% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 13.1%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (10.8% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 36.3%), unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.2% compared to 8.3%, a difference of 24.1%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (8.1% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 21.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.9% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 5.9%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.6% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 5.9%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.8% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 6.4%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (41.8% compared to 34.1%, a difference of 22.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.0% compared to 73.7%, a difference of 5.8%), and in labor force | age > 16 (67.8% compared to 66.2%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.48%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.9% compared to 80.2%, a difference of 0.93%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (85.7% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 1.2%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (8.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 54.5%), births to unmarried women (37.4% compared to 26.8%, a difference of 39.6%), and married-couple households (40.7% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 21.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.25 compared to 3.28, a difference of 0.91%), family households with children (28.3% compared to 29.1%, a difference of 2.8%), and family households (62.0% compared to 66.5%, a difference of 7.3%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (5.3% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 33.5%), no vehicles in household (12.0% compared to 9.0%, a difference of 33.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 22.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (88.0% compared to 91.1%, a difference of 3.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.7% compared to 57.0%, a difference of 10.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.0% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 22.1%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 59.8%), professional degree (3.6% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 55.1%), and master's degree (12.8% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 43.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.0%), kindergarten (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.010%), and 1st grade (97.6% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.020%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Liberian and Asian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (12.9% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 37.9%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.0% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 24.4%), and vision disability (2.3% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 23.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.0% compared to 46.9%, a difference of 2.3%), hearing disability (2.8% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 4.0%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 10.9%).