Sri Lankan vs Korean Community Comparison
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7,460
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72.1/ 100
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Korean Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 425,840,868 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.068. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.017% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to an increase of 16.7 Koreans.
Sri Lankan vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in householder income over 65 years ($64,201 compared to $67,472, a difference of 5.1%), householder income under 25 years ($55,470 compared to $57,730, a difference of 4.1%), and median household income ($93,093 compared to $95,018, a difference of 2.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median male earnings ($56,136 compared to $56,672, a difference of 0.95%), per capita income ($44,014 compared to $44,522, a difference of 1.2%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $48,727, a difference of 1.4%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Good 25.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 10.3%), family poverty (8.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 8.3%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 10.1%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother poverty (26.7% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 1.1%), single father poverty (14.2% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 1.3%), and female poverty among 25-34 year olds (12.2% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 2.1%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.6% compared to 7.5%, a difference of 12.2%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 11.3%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 8.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.3% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 0.84%), unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 1.4%), and unemployment among ages 45 to 54 years (4.4% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 2.0%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Good 5.4% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 65.7%, a difference of 0.92%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 0.73%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 0.66%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.070%), in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 79.8%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 0.37%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Good 82.9% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 4.1%), single mother households (6.2% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 3.2%), and married-couple households (49.0% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 1.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of average family size (3.35 compared to 3.36, a difference of 0.18%), divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 11.3%, a difference of 0.26%), and family households (67.7% compared to 68.3%, a difference of 0.80%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Excellent 30.1% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 5.4%), 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 3.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 2.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 0.040%), 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 0.42%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 2.2%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 28.2%), doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.7%, a difference of 8.7%), and master's degree (14.7% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 5.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of college, 1 year or more (59.4% compared to 59.7%, a difference of 0.51%), nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.71%), and kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.71%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Poor 1.7% |
Sri Lankan vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Korean communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 6.4%), ambulatory disability (5.7% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 4.6%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 4.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 0.24%), disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 48.6%, a difference of 0.31%), and disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 0.55%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Korean |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Poor 2.5% |