Malaysian vs Chinese Community Comparison
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Chinese Integration in Malaysian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 53,924,986 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Chinese within Malaysian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.415. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Malaysians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.068% in Chinese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Malaysians corresponds to an increase of 68.3 Chinese.
Malaysian vs Chinese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($58,244 compared to $77,465, a difference of 33.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($94,517 compared to $116,156, a difference of 22.9%), and median family income ($95,230 compared to $116,188, a difference of 22.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 25.9%, a difference of 3.5%), median female earnings ($37,298 compared to $41,461, a difference of 11.2%), and median earnings ($43,844 compared to $48,836, a difference of 11.4%).
Income Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,194 | Exceptional $46,098 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,230 | Exceptional $116,188 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $81,064 | Exceptional $98,496 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,844 | Exceptional $48,836 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,772 | Exceptional $56,872 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,298 | Exceptional $41,461 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,615 | Exceptional $58,162 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $88,291 | Exceptional $104,264 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $94,517 | Exceptional $116,156 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $58,244 | Exceptional $77,465 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Average 25.9% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in child poverty among boys under 16 (17.6% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 48.2%), family poverty (9.6% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 48.1%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.5% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 47.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (14.9% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 3.1%), single male poverty (12.6% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 14.9%), and single mother poverty (29.7% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 20.7%).
Poverty Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
Poverty | Tragic 13.1% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Families | Poor 9.6% | Exceptional 6.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.0% | Exceptional 8.7% |
Females | Tragic 14.3% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Exceptional 16.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 18.4% | Exceptional 13.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.5% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Exceptional 12.3% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.2% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 15.4% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Exceptional 24.6% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Exceptional 3.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.8% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 12.7% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.9% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 51.2%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 20.5%), and female unemployment (5.3% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 18.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (9.8% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 4.8%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.7% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 5.6%), and unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.0% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 5.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Females | Average 5.3% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 16.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 6.1% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.7% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.0% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Poor 8.9% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Exceptional 6.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Tragic 9.3% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.5% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.7% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 2.9%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.6%), and in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.2% compared to 77.3%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.33%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Labor Participation Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Tragic 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Fair 79.5% | Exceptional 80.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.7% | Exceptional 38.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.2% | Exceptional 77.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.6% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Exceptional 85.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 84.1% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (7.3% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 41.5%), single father households (2.7% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 38.4%), and family households with children (29.8% compared to 26.0%, a difference of 14.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.31 compared to 3.34, a difference of 0.97%), family households (65.9% compared to 68.1%, a difference of 3.4%), and currently married (45.9% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 7.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 68.1% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 26.0% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.3% | Exceptional 50.4% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Exceptional 3.34 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.7% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Currently Married | Poor 45.9% | Exceptional 49.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.9% | Excellent 30.2% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 15.5%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 6.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (59.8% compared to 60.1%, a difference of 0.41%), 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 0.50%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 5.5%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Exceptional 91.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.8% | Exceptional 60.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Exceptional 23.9% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Exceptional 8.8% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 87.8%), professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 31.5%), and doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 21.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.3% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 1.3%), kindergarten (97.2% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.3%), and 1st grade (97.2% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 1.3%).
Education Level Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Exceptional 1.5% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Exceptional 98.6% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Exceptional 98.5% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Exceptional 98.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Exceptional 98.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Exceptional 98.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Exceptional 98.1% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Exceptional 97.9% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Exceptional 97.1% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Exceptional 96.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Exceptional 96.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Exceptional 95.5% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Exceptional 94.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.2% | Exceptional 93.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Exceptional 92.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 89.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 62.2% | Exceptional 68.3% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.6% | Exceptional 62.2% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Exceptional 48.5% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Good 38.5% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.0% | Fair 14.6% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Average 4.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.8% |
Malaysian vs Chinese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in disability age 5 to 17 (5.8% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 24.2%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.5% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 21.2%), and disability age 65 to 74 (25.4% compared to 21.7%, a difference of 17.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability (12.2% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 0.26%), disability age over 75 (49.0% compared to 48.7%, a difference of 0.58%), and self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | Malaysian | Chinese |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Exceptional 21.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.0% | Tragic 48.7% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 3.7% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 6.5% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Tragic 2.6% |