Scandinavian vs Japanese Community Comparison
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Scandinavians
Japanese
7,944
SOCIAL INDEX
76.9/ 100
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98th/ 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 Scandinavian Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 233,983,039 people shows a strong positive correlation between the proportion of Japanese within Scandinavian communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.728. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Scandinavians within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.776% in Japanese. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Scandinavians corresponds to an increase of 775.8 Japanese.
Scandinavian vs Japanese Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (29.1% compared to 23.8%, a difference of 22.3%), per capita income ($43,848 compared to $39,870, a difference of 10.0%), and median male earnings ($55,527 compared to $51,473, a difference of 7.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($52,654 compared to $52,365, a difference of 0.55%), median female earnings ($38,306 compared to $38,528, a difference of 0.58%), and median household income ($86,073 compared to $83,395, a difference of 3.2%).
Income Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
Per Capita Income | Average $43,848 | Tragic $39,870 |
Median Family Income | Good $104,410 | Tragic $97,288 |
Median Household Income | Good $86,073 | Fair $83,395 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,433 | Tragic $44,825 |
Median Male Earnings | Good $55,527 | Tragic $51,473 |
Median Female Earnings | Tragic $38,306 | Tragic $38,528 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Good $52,654 | Good $52,365 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Good $95,596 | Poor $91,624 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Good $102,969 | Poor $96,834 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Good $61,586 | Tragic $57,919 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 29.1% | Exceptional 23.8% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (9.7% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 44.8%), married-couple family poverty (4.1% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 33.9%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (9.1% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 33.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (28.9% compared to 28.9%, a difference of 0.10%), single male poverty (13.1% compared to 13.1%, a difference of 0.21%), and single female poverty (21.1% compared to 21.3%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
Poverty | Exceptional 11.1% | Tragic 13.3% |
Families | Exceptional 7.6% | Tragic 9.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Females | Exceptional 12.1% | Tragic 14.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Fair 20.3% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.1% | Poor 14.1% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.7% | Poor 18.1% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Tragic 17.7% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 17.7% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Poor 13.1% | Poor 13.1% |
Single Females | Average 21.1% | Fair 21.3% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Mothers | Good 28.9% | Good 28.9% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 9.1% | Tragic 12.2% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 10.4% | Tragic 13.3% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 9.7% | Tragic 14.1% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in unemployment (4.5% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 24.2%), male unemployment (4.7% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 22.9%), and female unemployment (4.6% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 22.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.4% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 0.46%), unemployment among seniors over 65 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.2%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 1.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
Unemployment | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.6% |
Males | Exceptional 4.7% | Tragic 5.8% |
Females | Exceptional 4.6% | Tragic 5.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 10.5% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 15.4% | Average 17.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.5% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Tragic 6.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Exceptional 4.2% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.0% | Tragic 4.7% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Exceptional 4.5% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 4.9% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.7% | Exceptional 8.3% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.4% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 8.4% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 4.8% | Tragic 5.7% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (43.6% compared to 37.5%, a difference of 16.2%), in labor force | age 20-24 (78.5% compared to 75.3%, a difference of 4.3%), 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 30-34 (84.5% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.22%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.9% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.70%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.1%, a difference of 0.83%).
Labor Participation Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Fair 65.0% | Exceptional 65.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Tragic 79.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Exceptional 43.6% | Excellent 37.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Exceptional 78.5% | Good 75.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 84.9% | Poor 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 83.0% | Tragic 81.6% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 28.7%), births to unmarried women (29.8% compared to 35.2%, a difference of 18.1%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.8%, a difference of 15.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households (65.0% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 1.3%), divorced or separated (12.3% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.6%), and family households with children (28.0% compared to 29.4%, a difference of 5.2%).
Family Structure Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
Family Households | Exceptional 65.0% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 28.0% | Exceptional 29.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.6% | Tragic 45.2% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.14 | Exceptional 3.35 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.8% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Tragic 7.4% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 49.5% | Tragic 44.5% |
Divorced or Separated | Poor 12.3% | Good 12.0% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 29.8% | Tragic 35.2% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.0% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 34.4%), 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 21.8%, a difference of 8.4%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (93.1% compared to 90.6%, a difference of 2.8%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 3.8%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (62.1% compared to 57.5%, a difference of 8.0%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.0% | Exceptional 9.4% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 93.1% | Exceptional 90.6% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 62.1% | Exceptional 57.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 21.8% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (1.5% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 123.1%), doctorate degree (1.8% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 20.7%), and professional degree (4.2% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 19.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (98.6% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 2.0%), kindergarten (98.6% compared to 96.7%, a difference of 2.0%), and 1st grade (98.5% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 2.0%).
Education Level Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.5% | Tragic 3.3% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 96.6% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.5% | Tragic 96.5% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.4% | Tragic 96.4% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 98.3% | Tragic 96.0% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Tragic 95.7% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 98.0% | Tragic 95.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 97.4% | Tragic 94.0% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 97.2% | Tragic 93.6% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 96.5% | Tragic 92.6% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Tragic 91.2% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 94.5% | Tragic 89.9% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 93.2% | Tragic 88.3% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 91.5% | Tragic 85.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.9% | Tragic 82.4% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 67.7% | Tragic 61.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Excellent 61.0% | Tragic 55.2% |
Associate's Degree | Good 46.9% | Tragic 41.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 37.5% | Tragic 33.3% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.2% | Tragic 3.5% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.8% | Tragic 1.5% |
Scandinavian vs Japanese Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Scandinavian and Japanese communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.5% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 31.0%), hearing disability (3.6% compared to 3.0%, a difference of 20.0%), and disability age 18 to 34 (7.7% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 12.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (12.5% compared to 12.6%, a difference of 0.63%), disability (12.4% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 1.9%), and ambulatory disability (6.1% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 2.4%).
Disability Metric | Scandinavian | Japanese |
Disability | Tragic 12.4% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Tragic 12.3% | Tragic 11.7% |
Females | Tragic 12.5% | Tragic 12.6% |
Age | Under 5 years | Tragic 1.5% | Exceptional 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Tragic 5.9% | Tragic 6.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Tragic 7.7% | Poor 6.8% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Tragic 11.9% | Tragic 12.3% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Average 23.4% | Tragic 25.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 46.6% | Tragic 50.2% |
Vision | Average 2.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Hearing | Tragic 3.6% | Average 3.0% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 18.3% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Poor 6.3% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |