Palestinian vs Immigrants from Afghanistan Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 106,782,077 people shows a poor positive correlation between the proportion of Immigrants from Afghanistan within Palestinian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.102. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Palestinians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.024% in Immigrants from Afghanistan. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Palestinians corresponds to an increase of 23.7 Immigrants from Afghanistan.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in householder income under 25 years ($51,515 compared to $57,478, a difference of 11.6%), wage/income gap (26.1% compared to 24.4%, a difference of 6.9%), and householder income over 65 years ($63,800 compared to $67,007, a difference of 5.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($57,778 compared to $57,582, a difference of 0.34%), median family income ($109,413 compared to $108,709, a difference of 0.65%), and median earnings ($49,209 compared to $49,645, a difference of 0.89%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.9% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 19.2%), single male poverty (12.7% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 16.5%), and child poverty under the age of 16 (15.1% compared to 17.0%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.0% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 0.72%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 1.2%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.8% compared to 19.1%, a difference of 1.8%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.0% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 16.2%), unemployment among ages 35 to 44 years (4.3% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 11.2%), and unemployment among ages 20 to 24 years (10.6% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 11.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.2% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 1.7%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.0% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 2.5%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.3% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 3.4%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (65.9% compared to 67.0%, a difference of 1.7%), in labor force | age 16-19 (36.8% compared to 36.3%, a difference of 1.5%), and in labor force | age 30-34 (84.9% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.43%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-24 (75.6% compared to 75.6%, a difference of 0.040%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 83.2%, a difference of 0.090%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 80.2%, a difference of 0.16%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 10.8%), single mother households (5.9% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 10.5%), and family households with children (28.1% compared to 30.0%, a difference of 7.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 28.7%, a difference of 0.97%), family households (65.1% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and married-couple households (48.0% compared to 47.2%, a difference of 1.6%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (6.4% compared to 7.1%, a difference of 10.9%), 3 or more vehicles in household (20.1% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 5.6%), and no vehicles in household (8.3% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 2.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 92.0%, a difference of 0.29%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 58.3%, a difference of 1.1%), and no vehicles in household (8.3% compared to 8.1%, a difference of 2.8%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 40.0%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 9.9%), and professional degree (4.8% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.1% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.80%), kindergarten (98.1% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.81%), and 1st grade (98.0% compared to 97.3%, a difference of 0.81%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from Afghanistan communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 0.91%, a difference of 37.7%), self-care disability (2.3% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 6.7%), and disability age over 75 (46.3% compared to 48.8%, a difference of 5.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (11.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.45%), disability (11.1% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 1.1%), and vision disability (2.0% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 1.7%).