Sri Lankan vs South American Community Comparison
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Sri Lankans
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7,460
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72.1/ 100
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116th/ 347
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5,097
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48.5/ 100
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186th/ 347
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South American Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 417,552,672 people shows a poor negative correlation between the proportion of South Americans within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.155. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.012% in South Americans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to a decrease of 11.8 South Americans.
Sri Lankan vs South American Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $100,837, a difference of 7.4%), householder income over 65 years ($64,201 compared to $59,854, a difference of 7.3%), and median household income ($93,093 compared to $86,824, a difference of 7.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of per capita income ($44,014 compared to $44,114, a difference of 0.23%), median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $39,698, a difference of 2.0%), and median earnings ($48,040 compared to $46,804, a difference of 2.6%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Good $44,114 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Fair $101,856 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Good $86,824 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Good $46,804 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Average $54,492 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Average $39,698 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Exceptional $53,939 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Good $95,362 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Average $100,837 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Fair $59,854 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Excellent 25.0% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 12.4%, a difference of 16.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 14.8%), and seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.4% compared to 14.1%, a difference of 14.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty among 18-24 year olds (18.2% compared to 18.0%, a difference of 1.3%), single female poverty (19.2% compared to 20.0%, a difference of 4.5%), and male poverty (10.6% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 4.8%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Average 12.3% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Fair 9.3% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Average 11.1% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Average 13.5% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Exceptional 18.0% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Good 13.2% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Average 16.0% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Average 16.3% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Good 16.1% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 12.1% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Exceptional 20.0% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Excellent 16.0% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Tragic 12.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Tragic 14.1% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Poor 12.4% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American 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 13.0%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (16.5% compared to 18.3%, a difference of 11.3%), and unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.5% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 11.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of male unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 1.2%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.5% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 1.9%), and unemployment (5.2% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 2.3%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Good 5.3% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Tragic 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Tragic 11.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Tragic 18.3% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Fair 10.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Average 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.4% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Good 4.6% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Fair 4.6% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Average 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Tragic 5.1% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Tragic 5.6% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Tragic 5.4% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Excellent 8.5% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Good 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Tragic 9.5% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Poor 5.7% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 33.6%, a difference of 5.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 73.5%, a difference of 1.9%), and in labor force | age 35-44 (84.4% compared to 84.8%, a difference of 0.49%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 80.1%, a difference of 0.080%), in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 83.3%, a difference of 0.10%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.11%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 66.0% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Exceptional 80.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Tragic 33.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Tragic 73.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Exceptional 84.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Exceptional 83.3% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 31.8%, a difference of 9.8%), divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 7.4%), and single mother households (6.2% compared to 6.6%, a difference of 5.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single father households (2.4% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 1.7%), average family size (3.35 compared to 3.27, a difference of 2.5%), and family households (67.7% compared to 66.0%, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Exceptional 66.0% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Average 46.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.27 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Good 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Poor 6.6% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Fair 46.1% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Fair 12.2% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Average 31.8% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 5.6%, a difference of 50.8%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 38.7%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 33.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 89.5%, a difference of 3.3%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 51.9%, a difference of 17.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 17.6%, a difference of 33.6%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Average 10.5% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Fair 89.5% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Tragic 51.9% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Tragic 17.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Tragic 5.6% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 27.8%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 4.7%, a difference of 10.1%), and master's degree (14.7% compared to 15.6%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.68%), kindergarten (97.0% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.68%), and 1st grade (96.9% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.70%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.6% |
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 96.8% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.4% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 95.2% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 94.9% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.9% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 92.8% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 91.6% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 90.3% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.9% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Poor 84.8% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Poor 64.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Fair 59.0% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Good 47.1% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Good 38.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Excellent 15.6% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Excellent 4.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Fair 1.8% |
Sri Lankan vs South American Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and South American communities in the United States are seen in hearing disability (2.9% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 7.6%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 5.9%, a difference of 6.7%), and disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 5.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female disability (11.4% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.42%), self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 0.92%), and disability (11.0% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 1.4%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | South American |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Good 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Exceptional 22.2% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Excellent 46.8% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Excellent 2.1% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Exceptional 2.7% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Exceptional 5.7% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Exceptional 2.4% |