Portuguese vs Chinese Community Comparison

The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 63,615,991 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Chinese within Portuguese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.410. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Portuguese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.086% in Chinese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Portuguese corresponds to an increase of 85.8 Chinese.

When considering income, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($61,440 compared to $77,465, a difference of 26.1%), median household income ($88,976 compared to $98,496, a difference of 10.7%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($105,309 compared to $116,156, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($56,663 compared to $56,872, a difference of 0.37%), median earnings ($48,032 compared to $48,836, a difference of 1.7%), and median female earnings ($40,177 compared to $41,461, a difference of 3.2%).

When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.1% compared to 9.1%, a difference of 33.2%), child poverty among boys under 16 (15.5% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 31.0%), and family poverty (8.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 28.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father poverty (16.2% compared to 15.4%, a difference of 5.2%), female poverty among 18-24 year olds (17.8% compared to 16.2%, a difference of 9.9%), and single mother poverty (28.8% compared to 24.6%, a difference of 17.0%).

When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (10.4% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 76.0%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 33.6%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.7% compared to 4.4%, a difference of 29.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (9.4% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 1.7%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (17.4% compared to 16.0%, a difference of 8.6%), and unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 9.3%).

When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (40.0% compared to 38.6%, a difference of 3.7%), in labor force | age 45-54 (82.2% compared to 84.1%, a difference of 2.3%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.1% compared to 80.7%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.11%), in labor force | age > 16 (64.4% compared to 64.7%, a difference of 0.44%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 85.1%, a difference of 0.96%).

When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.5% compared to 2.0%, a difference of 25.4%), single mother households (6.4% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 23.6%), and births to unmarried women (33.8% compared to 30.2%, a difference of 11.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.8% compared to 68.1%, a difference of 3.5%), currently married (47.3% compared to 49.5%, a difference of 4.5%), and average family size (3.19 compared to 3.34, a difference of 4.8%).

When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (7.4% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 19.5%), 3 or more vehicles in household (21.8% compared to 23.9%, a difference of 9.4%), and no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (91.6% compared to 91.9%, a difference of 0.33%), 2 or more vehicles in household (58.6% compared to 60.1%, a difference of 2.5%), and no vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 4.3%).

When considering education level, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (2.1% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 43.1%), associate's degree (44.1% compared to 48.5%, a difference of 10.0%), and professional degree (4.1% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 9.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.0% compared to 98.6%, a difference of 0.62%), kindergarten (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.62%), and 1st grade (97.9% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.62%).

When considering disability, the most significant differences between Portuguese and Chinese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.6% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 41.6%), disability age 5 to 17 (6.1% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 30.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.4% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 16.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ambulatory disability (6.4% compared to 6.5%, a difference of 1.7%), male disability (12.3% compared to 12.1%, a difference of 1.8%), and self-care disability (2.6% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 2.2%).