Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Community Comparison
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Marshallese
Sri Lankan
Social Comparison
Social Comparison
Marshallese
Sri Lankans
2,873
SOCIAL INDEX
26.3/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
240th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Sri Lankan Integration in Marshallese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 14,458,920 people shows a mild negative correlation between the proportion of Sri Lankans within Marshallese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.312. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Marshallese within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.043% in Sri Lankans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Marshallese corresponds to a decrease of 43.3 Sri Lankans.
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($83,575 compared to $101,960, a difference of 22.0%), householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($90,455 compared to $108,270, a difference of 19.7%), and median household income ($78,930 compared to $93,093, a difference of 17.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($65,874 compared to $64,201, a difference of 2.6%), householder income under 25 years ($50,627 compared to $55,470, a difference of 9.6%), and wage/income gap (23.4% compared to 25.8%, a difference of 10.2%).
Income Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
Per Capita Income | Tragic $39,108 | Average $44,014 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $95,293 | Exceptional $108,234 |
Median Household Income | Tragic $78,930 | Exceptional $93,093 |
Median Earnings | Tragic $41,969 | Exceptional $48,040 |
Median Male Earnings | Tragic $48,137 | Excellent $56,136 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $36,459 | Excellent $40,496 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Tragic $50,627 | Exceptional $55,470 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Tragic $83,575 | Exceptional $101,960 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $90,455 | Exceptional $108,270 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,874 | Exceptional $64,201 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 23.4% | Average 25.8% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in single male poverty (16.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 43.5%), receiving food stamps (14.1% compared to 10.6%, a difference of 32.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (19.7% compared to 15.5%, a difference of 27.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple family poverty (5.2% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 3.1%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.2% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 6.5%), and female poverty (14.4% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 13.4%).
Poverty Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
Poverty | Tragic 13.4% | Excellent 11.7% |
Families | Tragic 9.9% | Excellent 8.5% |
Males | Tragic 12.5% | Excellent 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 14.4% | Exceptional 12.7% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.9% | Exceptional 18.2% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 15.3% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.7% | Exceptional 15.5% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 18.1% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 18.4% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 18.7% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Tragic 16.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Single Females | Tragic 23.3% | Exceptional 19.2% |
Single Fathers | Tragic 16.9% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 32.1% | Exceptional 26.7% |
Married Couples | Average 5.2% | Good 5.1% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Average 10.9% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Fair 12.4% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (7.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 44.2%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (9.6% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 44.1%), and unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (5.9% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 30.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 0.18%), unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.5% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 2.2%), and unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 2.4%).
Unemployment Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
Unemployment | Tragic 5.6% | Good 5.2% |
Males | Tragic 5.7% | Good 5.2% |
Females | Tragic 5.6% | Average 5.2% |
Youth < 25 | Poor 11.8% | Excellent 11.3% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Average 17.6% | Exceptional 16.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 11.0% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.4% | Excellent 6.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 7.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.9% | Excellent 4.5% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 3.7% | Fair 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.7% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.3% | Excellent 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 9.6% | Exceptional 6.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.3% | Exceptional 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Fair 5.6% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (39.5% compared to 35.5%, a difference of 11.0%), in labor force | age 30-34 (79.2% compared to 85.0%, a difference of 7.2%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.3% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (83.3% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 20-64 (78.3% compared to 80.0%, a difference of 2.2%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (82.4% compared to 84.4%, a difference of 2.4%).
Labor Participation Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.2% | Exceptional 66.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.3% | Exceptional 80.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 39.5% | Tragic 35.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 77.4% | Fair 74.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 83.3% | Good 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 79.2% | Excellent 85.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 82.4% | Average 84.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.3% | Exceptional 83.2% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (34.8% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 20.1%), family households with children (26.2% compared to 29.5%, a difference of 12.6%), and married-couple households (44.6% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 9.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.38 compared to 3.35, a difference of 0.84%), single mother households (6.3% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 2.1%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 3.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.7% | Exceptional 67.7% |
Family Households with Children | Tragic 26.2% | Exceptional 29.5% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 44.6% | Exceptional 49.0% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.38 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Tragic 2.4% | Average 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Average 6.3% | Good 6.2% |
Currently Married | Tragic 45.5% | Excellent 47.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Good 12.0% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Tragic 34.8% | Exceptional 28.9% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (9.8% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 29.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (54.9% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 11.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 10.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.4% compared to 92.5%, a difference of 2.2%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.1% compared to 8.4%, a difference of 3.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (21.3% compared to 23.6%, a difference of 10.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
No Vehicles Available | Excellent 9.8% | Exceptional 7.6% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 90.4% | Exceptional 92.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Fair 54.9% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 21.3% | Exceptional 23.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.1% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.0% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 54.2%), doctorate degree (1.5% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 27.9%), and master's degree (11.6% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 27.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (84.9% compared to 84.0%, a difference of 1.1%), 2nd grade (97.9% compared to 96.8%, a difference of 1.1%), and nursery school (98.1% compared to 97.0%, a difference of 1.1%).
Education Level Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
No Schooling Completed | Excellent 2.0% | Tragic 3.0% |
Nursery School | Excellent 98.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
Kindergarten | Excellent 98.1% | Tragic 97.0% |
1st Grade | Excellent 98.0% | Tragic 96.9% |
2nd Grade | Good 97.9% | Tragic 96.8% |
3rd Grade | Average 97.8% | Tragic 96.7% |
4th Grade | Good 97.6% | Tragic 96.4% |
5th Grade | Good 97.4% | Tragic 96.1% |
6th Grade | Good 97.1% | Tragic 95.8% |
7th Grade | Average 96.0% | Tragic 94.4% |
8th Grade | Average 95.7% | Tragic 94.0% |
9th Grade | Fair 94.7% | Tragic 93.2% |
10th Grade | Fair 93.6% | Tragic 91.8% |
11th Grade | Fair 92.3% | Tragic 90.7% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Poor 90.7% | Tragic 89.4% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Poor 84.9% | Tragic 84.0% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.9% | Average 65.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 55.8% | Average 59.4% |
Associate's Degree | Tragic 41.6% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Tragic 31.7% | Average 38.2% |
Master's Degree | Tragic 11.6% | Fair 14.7% |
Professional Degree | Tragic 3.8% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Tragic 1.5% | Good 1.9% |
Marshallese vs Sri Lankan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Marshallese and Sri Lankan communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (3.8% compared to 2.9%, a difference of 32.3%), disability age 35 to 64 (12.5% compared to 10.2%, a difference of 23.1%), and ambulatory disability (6.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 22.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (50.1% compared to 48.5%, a difference of 3.3%), cognitive disability (17.7% compared to 17.1%, a difference of 3.5%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 7.6%).
Disability Metric | Marshallese | Sri Lankan |
Disability | Tragic 13.1% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Males | Tragic 12.9% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Females | Tragic 13.3% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.94% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Fair 5.7% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.1% | Exceptional 6.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 10.2% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 25.3% | Good 23.0% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 50.1% | Tragic 48.5% |
Vision | Tragic 2.3% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.8% | Excellent 2.9% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Good 17.1% |
Ambulatory | Tragic 6.9% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Excellent 2.4% |