South African vs Okinawan Community Comparison
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86.0/ 100
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Okinawan Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 57,806,506 people shows a very strong positive correlation between the proportion of Okinawans within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.828. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.369% in Okinawans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 368.6 Okinawans.
South African vs Okinawan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($103,160 compared to $119,349, a difference of 15.7%), median family income ($113,229 compared to $129,979, a difference of 14.8%), and median household income ($93,379 compared to $106,624, a difference of 14.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 28.1%, a difference of 0.38%), householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $54,701, a difference of 6.5%), and householder income over 65 years ($65,652 compared to $70,846, a difference of 7.9%).
Income Metric | South African | Okinawan |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Exceptional $55,817 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Exceptional $129,979 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Exceptional $106,624 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Exceptional $57,550 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Exceptional $67,232 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Exceptional $46,905 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Exceptional $54,701 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Exceptional $119,349 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Exceptional $124,796 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Exceptional $70,846 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Tragic 28.1% |
South African vs Okinawan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in child poverty under the age of 5 (16.2% compared to 13.4%, a difference of 20.9%), child poverty among girls under 16 (15.5% compared to 13.0%, a difference of 19.1%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (13.0% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 15.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male poverty (10.7% compared to 10.7%, a difference of 0.18%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 0.95%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 20.8%, a difference of 1.3%).
Poverty Metric | South African | Okinawan |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 11.6% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Excellent 10.7% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Tragic 20.8% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Exceptional 13.1% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 13.5% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Exceptional 13.0% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Exceptional 14.6% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Exceptional 26.6% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Average 12.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 8.9% |
South African vs Okinawan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 25.0%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.7% compared to 7.0%, a difference of 23.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 8.8%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.0% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.36%), male unemployment (5.0% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.60%), and unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 0.91%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | Okinawan |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 4.9% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Average 11.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.6% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Fair 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Exceptional 4.4% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Fair 8.8% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Exceptional 7.0% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
South African vs Okinawan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 32.8%, a difference of 11.9%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 72.7%, a difference of 3.2%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.3% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 0.97%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.6%, a difference of 0.030%), in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.25%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.3% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 0.27%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | Okinawan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Exceptional 65.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Good 79.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Tragic 32.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Tragic 72.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Good 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Good 83.0% |
South African vs Okinawan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (5.8% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 16.4%), single father households (2.1% compared to 1.9%, a difference of 15.4%), and births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 26.9%, a difference of 13.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of married-couple households (47.3% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 0.33%), currently married (47.6% compared to 47.4%, a difference of 0.45%), and average family size (3.17 compared to 3.15, a difference of 0.60%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | Okinawan |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 62.5% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Poor 27.2% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 47.4% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.15 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Exceptional 1.9% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Excellent 47.4% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Exceptional 26.9% |
South African vs Okinawan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 37.3%), 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 12.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 86.1%, a difference of 4.5%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 51.2%, a difference of 9.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 17.4%, a difference of 10.7%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | Okinawan |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Tragic 14.1% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Tragic 86.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Tragic 51.2% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Tragic 17.4% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Tragic 5.5% |
South African vs Okinawan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 3.3%, a difference of 40.2%), professional degree (5.7% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 28.4%), and master's degree (18.1% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 8th grade (96.4% compared to 96.3%, a difference of 0.020%), 9th grade (95.6% compared to 95.7%, a difference of 0.020%), and 7th grade (96.6% compared to 96.6%, a difference of 0.040%).
Education Level Metric | South African | Okinawan |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.2% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.1% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.0% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 97.8% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 97.6% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Exceptional 97.4% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 96.6% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Exceptional 96.3% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 95.7% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Exceptional 94.8% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Exceptional 94.0% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 93.0% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Exceptional 91.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Exceptional 88.9% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Exceptional 73.7% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Exceptional 69.0% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Exceptional 57.7% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Exceptional 50.5% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Exceptional 22.6% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 7.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 3.3% |
South African vs Okinawan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Okinawan communities in the United States are seen in vision disability (2.1% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 20.5%), hearing disability (3.1% compared to 2.6%, a difference of 17.6%), and disability age 35 to 64 (10.7% compared to 9.4%, a difference of 14.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 44.9%, a difference of 1.5%), disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.1%, a difference of 1.6%), and cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 4.1%).
Disability Metric | South African | Okinawan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Exceptional 1.1% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Exceptional 20.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Exceptional 44.9% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Exceptional 1.8% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Exceptional 2.6% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.3% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.2% |