Malaysian vs Somali Community Comparison
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Somali Integration in Malaysian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 81,037,546 people shows a weak negative correlation between the proportion of Somalis within Malaysian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.206. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Malaysians within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.030% in Somalis. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Malaysians corresponds to a decrease of 30.5 Somalis.
Malaysian vs Somali Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.0% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 18.0%), householder income over 65 years ($58,244 compared to $54,004, a difference of 7.9%), and median household income ($81,064 compared to $75,782, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median earnings ($43,844 compared to $43,567, a difference of 0.64%), median family income ($95,230 compared to $94,085, a difference of 1.2%), and median female earnings ($37,298 compared to $38,333, a difference of 2.8%).
Income Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,194 | Tragic $40,367 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,230 | Tragic $94,085 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $81,064 | Tragic $75,782 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $43,844 | Tragic $43,567 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $50,772 | Tragic $49,025 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $37,298 | Tragic $38,333 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,615 | Tragic $48,657 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $88,291 | Tragic $83,752 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $94,517 | Tragic $88,600 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $58,244 | Tragic $54,004 |
Wage/Income Gap | Excellent 25.0% | Exceptional 21.2% |
Malaysian vs Somali Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (19.9% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 26.6%), child poverty among boys under 16 (17.6% compared to 21.1%, a difference of 20.3%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (17.5% compared to 21.0%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 25-34 year olds (14.7% compared to 15.1%, a difference of 2.4%), single father poverty (14.9% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 2.9%), and single male poverty (12.6% compared to 13.2%, a difference of 4.5%).
Poverty Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
Poverty | Tragic 13.1% | Tragic 15.4% |
Families | Poor 9.6% | Tragic 11.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.0% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.3% | Tragic 16.6% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Good 19.9% | Tragic 25.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.7% | Tragic 15.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 18.4% | Tragic 21.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 17.5% | Tragic 21.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 21.1% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 17.8% | Tragic 21.0% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Tragic 13.2% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.2% | Tragic 25.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 14.5% |
Single Mothers | Poor 29.7% | Tragic 32.6% |
Married Couples | Fair 5.4% | Tragic 5.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Good 10.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.8% | Tragic 13.2% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 12.7% | Tragic 13.7% |
Malaysian vs Somali Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 16.4%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.7% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 12.2%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.5% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 10.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.7% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 0.050%), unemployment (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.82%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.9% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 1.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
Unemployment | Average 5.3% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Females | Average 5.3% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.4% | Exceptional 10.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 17.0% | Exceptional 15.7% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.8% | Exceptional 9.1% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 5.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Average 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Average 4.5% | Tragic 5.0% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.1% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Poor 8.9% | Average 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Fair 7.7% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Malaysian vs Somali Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.7% compared to 45.1%, a difference of 13.6%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.1% compared to 69.2%, a difference of 4.6%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.6% compared to 87.1%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.0% compared to 83.5%, a difference of 1.9%), in labor force | age 35-44 (83.8% compared to 85.6%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.1% compared to 86.2%, a difference of 2.5%).
Labor Participation Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.1% | Exceptional 69.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Fair 79.5% | Exceptional 81.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.7% | Exceptional 45.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.2% | Exceptional 79.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Average 84.6% | Exceptional 87.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 84.1% | Exceptional 86.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.8% | Exceptional 85.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 82.0% | Exceptional 83.5% |
Malaysian vs Somali Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in married-couple households (46.3% compared to 39.0%, a difference of 18.7%), family households (65.9% compared to 57.6%, a difference of 14.3%), and family households with children (29.8% compared to 26.7%, a difference of 11.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of divorced or separated (12.4% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 1.5%), single mother households (7.3% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 2.9%), and average family size (3.31 compared to 3.20, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.9% | Tragic 57.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 26.7% |
Married-couple Households | Average 46.3% | Tragic 39.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.31 | Poor 3.20 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.7% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Tragic 7.3% | Tragic 7.5% |
Currently Married | Poor 45.9% | Tragic 41.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.6% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 33.9% | Good 30.7% |
Malaysian vs Somali Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 52.5%), no vehicles in household (7.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 42.6%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 39.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.3% compared to 89.0%, a difference of 3.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (59.8% compared to 51.1%, a difference of 17.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (22.6% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 39.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Poor 11.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.3% | Poor 89.0% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 59.8% | Tragic 51.1% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 16.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 5.0% |
Malaysian vs Somali Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (3.4% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 21.6%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 20.3%), and master's degree (12.0% compared to 14.2%, a difference of 18.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (96.5% compared to 96.5%, a difference of 0.0%), 6th grade (96.2% compared to 96.2%, a difference of 0.060%), and 4th grade (96.7% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.070%).
Education Level Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.8% | Tragic 2.9% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.3% | Tragic 97.1% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.2% | Tragic 97.0% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 96.8% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 96.6% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.8% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.5% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 92.2% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.8% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.2% | Poor 90.6% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 83.3% | Poor 85.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 62.2% | Good 65.8% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.6% | Good 59.9% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Good 46.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 32.9% | Average 38.1% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 12.0% | Poor 14.2% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.4% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Fair 1.7% |
Malaysian vs Somali Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Malaysian and Somali communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.3% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 16.3%), hearing disability (3.2% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 15.4%), and cognitive disability (17.9% compared to 19.8%, a difference of 10.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 65 to 74 (25.4% compared to 25.1%, a difference of 1.2%), female disability (12.5% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.2% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 1.7%).
Disability Metric | Malaysian | Somali |
Disability | Tragic 12.2% | Poor 11.9% |
Males | Tragic 11.8% | Poor 11.4% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 12.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Poor 1.3% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.4% | Tragic 25.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 49.0% | Fair 47.6% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.2% | Exceptional 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.9% | Tragic 19.8% |
Ambulatory | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.5% | Good 2.5% |