Okinawan vs Japanese Community Comparison
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8,907
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86.5/ 100
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39th/ 347
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2,662
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24.2/ 100
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248th/ 347
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Japanese Integration in Okinawan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,760,993 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Japanese within Okinawan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.464. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Okinawans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.714% in Japanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Okinawans corresponds to an increase of 714.0 Japanese.
Okinawan vs Japanese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($55,817 compared to $39,870, a difference of 40.0%), median family income ($129,979 compared to $97,288, a difference of 33.6%), and median male earnings ($67,232 compared to $51,473, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($54,701 compared to $52,365, a difference of 4.5%), wage/income gap (28.1% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 18.2%), and median female earnings ($46,905 compared to $38,528, a difference of 21.7%).
Income Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $55,817 | Tragic $39,870 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $129,979 | Tragic $97,288 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $106,624 | Fair $83,395 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $57,550 | Tragic $44,825 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $67,232 | Tragic $51,473 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $46,905 | Tragic $38,528 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $54,701 | Good $52,365 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $119,349 | Poor $91,624 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $124,796 | Poor $96,834 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $70,846 | Tragic $57,919 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.1% | Exceptional 23.8% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (8.9% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 58.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (13.0% compared to 17.8%, a difference of 37.0%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (13.1% compared to 17.7%, a difference of 34.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.6% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 3.9%), single father poverty (14.6% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 4.1%), and single mother poverty (26.6% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 8.7%).
Poverty Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.6% | Tragic 13.3% |
Families | Exceptional 7.7% | Tragic 9.9% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Tragic 12.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.4% | Tragic 14.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 20.8% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 11.3% | Poor 14.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 13.4% | Poor 18.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.1% | Tragic 17.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.5% | Tragic 17.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.0% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Good 12.6% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.8% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.6% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.6% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Average 12.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 8.9% | Tragic 14.1% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (5.8% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 28.1%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (4.8% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 21.9%), and unemployment among women with children under 18 years (4.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 19.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.1%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.6% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.0% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.6%).
Unemployment Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Exceptional 5.1% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 4.9% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Average 11.6% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.6% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Fair 10.3% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.3% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.8% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 5.8% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.7% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (32.8% compared to 37.5%, a difference of 14.4%), in labor force | age 20-24 (72.7% compared to 75.3%, a difference of 3.5%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.0% compared to 81.6%, a difference of 1.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age > 16 (65.9% compared to 65.8%, a difference of 0.15%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.6% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.37%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.6% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 0.75%).
Labor Participation Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.9% | Exceptional 65.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.6% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 32.8% | Excellent 37.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 72.7% | Good 75.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Exceptional 85.2% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Average 84.6% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Good 84.5% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 81.6% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in single father households (1.9% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 48.6%), single mother households (5.0% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 47.7%), and births to unmarried women (26.9% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 30.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.4% compared to 45.2%, a difference of 4.8%), family households (62.5% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 5.5%), and average family size (3.15 compared to 3.35, a difference of 6.3%).
Family Structure Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
Family Households | Tragic 62.5% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Poor 27.2% | Exceptional 29.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 47.4% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.15 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 1.9% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 7.4% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.4% | Tragic 44.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 10.5% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 26.9% | Tragic 35.2% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (14.1% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 49.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (5.5% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 39.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.4% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 24.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (86.1% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 5.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (51.2% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 12.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (17.4% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 24.8%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 14.1% | Exceptional 9.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 86.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 51.2% | Exceptional 57.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 17.4% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 5.5% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (3.3% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 116.0%), professional degree (7.3% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 106.2%), and no schooling completed (1.8% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 81.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.2% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.6%), kindergarten (98.2% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and 1st grade (98.1% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 1.6%).
Education Level Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Tragic 3.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 96.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 96.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.8% | Tragic 96.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.6% | Tragic 95.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.3% | Tragic 93.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.7% | Tragic 92.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.8% | Tragic 91.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.0% | Tragic 89.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.0% | Tragic 88.3% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.4% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 88.9% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 73.7% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 69.0% | Tragic 55.2% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 57.7% | Tragic 41.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 50.5% | Tragic 33.3% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 22.6% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 7.3% | Tragic 3.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 3.3% | Tragic 1.5% |
Okinawan vs Japanese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Okinawan and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (1.8% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 33.1%), disability age 35 to 64 (9.4% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 32.0%), and disability age 65 to 74 (20.7% compared to 25.7%, a difference of 24.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 3.6%), cognitive disability (17.6% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 3.8%), and disability age over 75 (44.9% compared to 50.2%, a difference of 11.9%).
Disability Metric | Okinawan | Japanese |
Disability | Exceptional 10.3% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 9.8% | Tragic 11.7% |
Females | Exceptional 10.8% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.9% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 9.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 20.7% | Tragic 25.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 44.9% | Tragic 50.2% |
Vision | Exceptional 1.8% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.6% | Average 3.0% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.6% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.3% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.2% | Tragic 2.7% |