Palestinian vs Immigrants from South Africa Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 143,424,450 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Immigrants from South Africa within Palestinian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.826. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Palestinians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.168% in Immigrants from South Africa. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Palestinians corresponds to an increase of 167.6 Immigrants from South Africa.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($45,790 compared to $51,465, a difference of 12.4%), wage/income gap (26.1% compared to 28.5%, a difference of 9.1%), and median male earnings ($57,778 compared to $62,899, a difference of 8.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,515 compared to $51,705, a difference of 0.37%), median female earnings ($41,484 compared to $42,508, a difference of 2.5%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($107,721 compared to $112,886, a difference of 4.8%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.8% compared to 20.6%, a difference of 9.6%), married-couple family poverty (4.9% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 8.0%), and receiving food stamps (10.3% compared to 9.7%, a difference of 6.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty under the age of 5 (15.8% compared to 15.8%, a difference of 0.11%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.0% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 0.21%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.4% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.43%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.3% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 17.3%), unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.5% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 5.7%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.0% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.0% compared to 16.9%, a difference of 0.73%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.8% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 0.78%), and female unemployment (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.80%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 20-24 (75.6% compared to 74.9%, a difference of 0.94%), in labor force | age > 16 (65.9% compared to 65.3%, a difference of 0.88%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.3% compared to 82.8%, a difference of 0.59%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 16-19 (36.8% compared to 36.8%, a difference of 0.14%), in labor force | age 30-34 (84.9% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 0.31%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.7% compared to 84.9%, a difference of 0.34%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.4% compared to 29.3%, a difference of 3.3%), single father households (2.2% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 3.2%), and single mother households (5.9% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 2.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (48.0% compared to 47.8%, a difference of 0.26%), currently married (47.6% compared to 48.1%, a difference of 1.1%), and family households with children (28.1% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 2.0%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (8.3% compared to 9.8%, a difference of 17.6%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.4% compared to 6.2%, a difference of 3.2%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.1% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 3.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.7% compared to 90.4%, a difference of 1.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (57.7% compared to 56.7%, a difference of 1.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (20.1% compared to 19.5%, a difference of 3.1%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (4.8% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 25.2%), doctorate degree (2.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 21.9%), and master's degree (16.3% compared to 18.8%, a difference of 15.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.1% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.21%), kindergarten (98.1% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.21%), and 1st grade (98.0% compared to 98.3%, a difference of 0.22%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Palestinian and Immigrants from South Africa communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 8.2%), hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 4.4%), and disability age 5 to 17 (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.7%, a difference of 0.36%), disability age 35 to 64 (10.4% compared to 10.3%, a difference of 0.38%), and female disability (11.6% compared to 11.5%, a difference of 0.45%).