Marshallese vs Kenyan Community Comparison
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Marshallese
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Marshallese
Kenyans
2,873
SOCIAL INDEX
26.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
240th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
6,922
SOCIAL INDEX
66.7/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
135th/ 347
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Kenyan Integration in Marshallese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 10,424,660 people shows a mild positive correlation between the proportion of Kenyans within Marshallese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.345. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Marshallese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.086% in Kenyans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Marshallese corresponds to an increase of 85.8 Kenyans.
Marshallese vs Kenyan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in median male earnings ($48,137 compared to $53,647, a difference of 11.5%), median earnings ($41,969 compared to $46,462, a difference of 10.7%), and householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,575 compared to $91,684, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($50,627 compared to $50,815, a difference of 0.37%), wage/income gap (23.4% compared to 24.5%, a difference of 4.4%), and median family income ($95,293 compared to $101,417, a difference of 6.4%).
Income Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,108 | Fair $42,808 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,293 | Fair $101,417 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,930 | Fair $84,085 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,969 | Average $46,462 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,137 | Fair $53,647 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,459 | Average $39,860 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,627 | Tragic $50,815 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,575 | Poor $91,684 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,455 | Fair $98,970 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,874 | Fair $60,514 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Exceptional 24.5% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (16.4% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 33.1%), receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 11.6%, a difference of 21.8%), and single mother poverty (32.1% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.2% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 0.60%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (20.9% compared to 20.2%, a difference of 3.8%), and female poverty (14.4% compared to 13.5%, a difference of 6.5%).
Poverty Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Fair 12.5% |
Families | Tragic 9.9% | Average 8.9% |
Males | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 11.3% |
Females | Tragic 14.4% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.9% | Average 20.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Average 13.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Fair 17.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.1% | Fair 16.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Average 16.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Fair 16.8% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.3% | Good 20.8% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Exceptional 15.3% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.1% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Average 5.2% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Good 11.6% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 38.5%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.9% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 33.2%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.6% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 26.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 1.6%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 3.8%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.8% compared to 11.2%, a difference of 5.1%).
Unemployment Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Excellent 5.1% |
Males | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.6% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Youth < 25 | Poor 11.8% | Exceptional 11.2% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 16.1% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.0% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 3.7% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Tragic 9.1% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.6% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.3% | Excellent 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.6% | Excellent 5.3% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 30-34 (79.2% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 7.8%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.2% compared to 67.6%, a difference of 5.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.3% compared to 83.7%, a difference of 4.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (77.4% compared to 77.0%, a difference of 0.57%), in labor force | age 16-19 (39.5% compared to 40.1%, a difference of 1.7%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 85.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 67.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.5% | Exceptional 40.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Exceptional 77.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.2% | Exceptional 85.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.3% | Exceptional 83.7% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.3% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 9.8%), births to unmarried women (34.8% compared to 31.9%, a difference of 9.0%), and family households with children (26.2% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (44.6% compared to 44.7%, a difference of 0.10%), currently married (45.5% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 0.84%), and family households (63.7% compared to 63.2%, a difference of 0.92%).
Family Structure Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.7% | Tragic 63.2% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.2% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Tragic 44.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.38 | Fair 3.21 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Tragic 7.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Tragic 45.2% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.8% | Average 31.9% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.1% compared to 6.1%, a difference of 33.8%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.3% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 11.5%), and no vehicles in household (9.8% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 1.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 0.070%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.9% compared to 55.5%, a difference of 1.1%), and no vehicles in household (9.8% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.8% | Excellent 9.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Excellent 90.4% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.9% | Average 55.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.3% | Fair 19.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.1% | Poor 6.1% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 33.5%), master's degree (11.6% compared to 15.3%, a difference of 32.5%), and bachelor's degree (31.7% compared to 38.7%, a difference of 22.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 5th grade (97.4% compared to 97.4%, a difference of 0.010%), 6th grade (97.1% compared to 97.1%, a difference of 0.010%), and 3rd grade (97.8% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.020%).
Education Level Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
No Schooling Completed | Excellent 2.0% | Good 2.0% |
Nursery School | Excellent 98.1% | Average 98.0% |
Kindergarten | Excellent 98.1% | Average 98.0% |
1st Grade | Excellent 98.0% | Average 97.9% |
2nd Grade | Good 97.9% | Average 97.9% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Average 97.8% |
4th Grade | Good 97.6% | Average 97.5% |
5th Grade | Good 97.4% | Average 97.4% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Good 97.1% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Good 96.2% |
8th Grade | Average 95.7% | Good 95.9% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.7% | Good 95.1% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Good 94.0% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Excellent 92.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Good 91.5% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Excellent 89.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Good 86.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.9% | Excellent 66.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.8% | Good 60.5% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.7% | Good 38.7% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.6% | Good 15.3% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Average 4.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Excellent 1.9% |
Marshallese vs Kenyan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Kenyan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.8% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 34.0%), disability age under 5 (0.94% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 28.9%), and ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 20.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 1.5%), cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 18.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.1% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 4.8%).
Disability Metric | Marshallese | Kenyan |
Disability | Tragic 13.1% | Excellent 11.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.9% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Fair 5.7% | Poor 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Fair 11.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.3% | Fair 23.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Average 47.2% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.8% | Excellent 2.8% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Tragic 18.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Exceptional 2.3% |