Vietnamese vs Korean Community Comparison
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Korean Integration in Vietnamese Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 169,227,988 people shows a slight positive correlation between the proportion of Koreans within Vietnamese communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.067. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Vietnamese within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.024% in Koreans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Vietnamese corresponds to an increase of 24.3 Koreans.
Vietnamese vs Korean Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (21.0% compared to 25.4%, a difference of 21.1%), householder income over 65 years ($56,143 compared to $67,472, a difference of 20.2%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($93,788 compared to $110,334, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of median female earnings ($40,377 compared to $41,276, a difference of 2.2%), householder income under 25 years ($56,127 compared to $57,730, a difference of 2.9%), and per capita income ($42,368 compared to $44,522, a difference of 5.1%).
Income Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
Per Capita Income | Poor $42,368 | Good $44,522 |
Median Family Income | Tragic $96,123 | Exceptional $110,103 |
Median Household Income | Poor $82,248 | Exceptional $95,018 |
Median Earnings | Average $46,172 | Exceptional $48,727 |
Median Male Earnings | Poor $52,525 | Excellent $56,672 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,377 | Exceptional $41,276 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $56,127 | Exceptional $57,730 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Fair $92,089 | Exceptional $103,824 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Tragic $93,788 | Exceptional $110,334 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Tragic $56,143 | Exceptional $67,472 |
Wage/Income Gap | Exceptional 21.0% | Good 25.4% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (7.4% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 61.4%), receiving food stamps (15.7% compared to 10.4%, a difference of 50.5%), and family poverty (11.5% compared to 7.8%, a difference of 47.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single male poverty (12.7% compared to 11.0%, a difference of 15.3%), single father poverty (16.3% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 16.8%), and single mother poverty (30.9% compared to 26.4%, a difference of 17.0%).
Poverty Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
Poverty | Tragic 15.0% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Families | Tragic 11.5% | Exceptional 7.8% |
Males | Tragic 13.8% | Exceptional 9.9% |
Females | Tragic 16.1% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.4% | Exceptional 16.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Tragic 14.6% | Exceptional 12.0% |
Children Under 5 years | Tragic 19.5% | Exceptional 14.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Tragic 19.4% | Exceptional 13.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Tragic 19.6% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Girls Under 16 years | Tragic 19.5% | Exceptional 14.1% |
Single Males | Good 12.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Single Females | Tragic 22.0% | Exceptional 18.6% |
Single Fathers | Average 16.3% | Exceptional 14.0% |
Single Mothers | Tragic 30.9% | Exceptional 26.4% |
Married Couples | Tragic 7.4% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Tragic 14.0% | Exceptional 10.1% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Tragic 15.9% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Tragic 15.7% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in male unemployment (6.6% compared to 5.3%, a difference of 23.2%), unemployment among ages 16 to 19 years (21.5% compared to 17.5%, a difference of 23.1%), and unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (6.1% compared to 4.9%, a difference of 23.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among seniors over 75 years (9.1% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 2.3%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.9% compared to 8.2%, a difference of 8.2%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.7% compared to 5.2%, a difference of 10.2%).
Unemployment Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
Unemployment | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.3% |
Males | Tragic 6.6% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Tragic 6.5% | Poor 5.4% |
Youth < 25 | Tragic 14.3% | Fair 11.7% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Tragic 21.5% | Good 17.5% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Tragic 12.6% | Average 10.3% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Tragic 7.6% | Fair 6.7% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Tragic 6.5% | Fair 5.6% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Tragic 5.4% | Fair 4.8% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Tragic 5.4% | Good 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Tragic 5.9% | Good 4.8% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Tragic 6.1% | Poor 4.9% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Tragic 5.9% | Excellent 5.3% |
Seniors > 65 | Tragic 5.7% | Fair 5.2% |
Seniors > 75 | Tragic 9.1% | Fair 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Tragic 8.8% | Excellent 7.5% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Good 8.9% | Exceptional 8.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Tragic 6.5% | Good 5.4% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (29.6% compared to 35.7%, a difference of 20.8%), in labor force | age 20-24 (70.6% compared to 75.4%, a difference of 6.8%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (80.8% compared to 82.9%, a difference of 2.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 35-44 (83.5% compared to 84.3%, a difference of 0.93%), in labor force | age 30-34 (83.6% compared to 84.5%, a difference of 1.1%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (82.8% compared to 84.2%, a difference of 1.7%).
Labor Participation Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Tragic 64.6% | Exceptional 65.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Tragic 78.0% | Good 79.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 29.6% | Poor 35.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Tragic 70.6% | Good 75.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 82.8% | Tragic 84.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Tragic 83.6% | Fair 84.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Tragic 83.5% | Fair 84.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Tragic 80.8% | Good 82.9% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.0% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 17.0%), married-couple households (43.6% compared to 49.7%, a difference of 14.0%), and single mother households (6.7% compared to 6.0%, a difference of 10.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of births to unmarried women (30.2% compared to 30.1%, a difference of 0.28%), average family size (3.37 compared to 3.36, a difference of 0.36%), and family households with children (27.7% compared to 29.2%, a difference of 5.4%).
Family Structure Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
Family Households | Average 64.2% | Exceptional 68.3% |
Family Households with Children | Excellent 27.7% | Exceptional 29.2% |
Married-couple Households | Tragic 43.6% | Exceptional 49.7% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.37 | Exceptional 3.36 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.0% | Fair 2.4% |
Single Mother Households | Poor 6.7% | Excellent 6.0% |
Currently Married | Tragic 44.0% | Exceptional 47.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 10.8% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.2% | Excellent 30.1% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (26.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 228.1%), 4 or more vehicles in household (3.9% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 123.0%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (12.5% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 93.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (73.8% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 24.7%), 2 or more vehicles in household (38.5% compared to 61.0%, a difference of 58.4%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (12.5% compared to 24.1%, a difference of 93.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
No Vehicles Available | Tragic 26.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 73.8% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 38.5% | Exceptional 61.0% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 12.5% | Exceptional 24.1% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Tragic 3.9% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in no schooling completed (3.2% compared to 2.4%, a difference of 33.6%), master's degree (15.8% compared to 14.0%, a difference of 12.6%), and professional degree (4.5% compared to 4.1%, a difference of 11.4%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of associate's degree (45.8% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 0.020%), nursery school (96.8% compared to 97.7%, a difference of 0.86%), and kindergarten (96.8% compared to 97.6%, a difference of 0.87%).
Education Level Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.2% | Tragic 2.4% |
Nursery School | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.7% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.6% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.5% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.5% | Tragic 97.4% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.2% | Tragic 97.1% |
5th Grade | Tragic 95.9% | Tragic 96.9% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 96.6% |
7th Grade | Tragic 93.9% | Tragic 95.3% |
8th Grade | Tragic 93.5% | Tragic 95.0% |
9th Grade | Tragic 92.3% | Tragic 94.3% |
10th Grade | Tragic 90.9% | Tragic 93.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 89.4% | Poor 92.1% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 87.9% | Fair 90.8% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 85.4% | Poor 88.6% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 81.9% | Average 85.6% |
College, Under 1 year | Tragic 61.7% | Good 65.9% |
College, 1 year or more | Tragic 57.0% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Fair 45.8% |
Bachelor's Degree | Good 38.5% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Excellent 15.8% | Poor 14.0% |
Professional Degree | Good 4.5% | Poor 4.1% |
Doctorate Degree | Average 1.9% | Poor 1.7% |
Vietnamese vs Korean Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Vietnamese and Korean communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (0.81% compared to 1.2%, a difference of 45.9%), hearing disability (2.4% compared to 3.1%, a difference of 28.3%), and disability age 18 to 34 (5.5% compared to 6.3%, a difference of 13.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 5 to 17 (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.18%), disability age 65 to 74 (23.2% compared to 23.1%, a difference of 0.21%), and female disability (11.6% compared to 11.7%, a difference of 0.68%).
Disability Metric | Vietnamese | Korean |
Disability | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Males | Exceptional 10.1% | Good 11.0% |
Females | Exceptional 11.6% | Exceptional 11.7% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 0.81% | Excellent 1.2% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.5% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.6% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.2% | Good 23.1% |
Age | Over 75 years | Poor 47.9% | Tragic 48.6% |
Vision | Excellent 2.1% | Exceptional 2.1% |
Hearing | Exceptional 2.4% | Fair 3.1% |
Cognitive | Tragic 17.7% | Exceptional 16.8% |
Ambulatory | Average 6.1% | Exceptional 5.9% |
Self-Care | Tragic 2.6% | Poor 2.5% |