Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Community Comparison
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Sri Lankan
Malaysian
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Sri Lankans
Malaysians
7,460
SOCIAL INDEX
72.1/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
116th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
3,136
SOCIAL INDEX
28.9/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
232nd/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
Malaysian Integration in Sri Lankan Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 215,556,454 people shows no correlation between the proportion of Malaysians within Sri Lankan communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of -0.034. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Sri Lankans within a typical geography, there is a decrease of 0.001% in Malaysians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Sri Lankans corresponds to a decrease of 0.5 Malaysians.
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in householder income ages 25 - 44 years ($101,960 compared to $88,291, a difference of 15.5%), median household income ($93,093 compared to $81,064, a difference of 14.8%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($108,270 compared to $94,517, a difference of 14.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of wage/income gap (25.8% compared to 25.0%, a difference of 3.1%), householder income under 25 years ($55,470 compared to $51,615, a difference of 7.5%), and median female earnings ($40,496 compared to $37,298, a difference of 8.6%).
Income Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
Per Capita Income | Average $44,014 | Tragic $39,194 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $108,234 | Tragic $95,230 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,093 | Tragic $81,064 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,040 | Tragic $43,844 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,136 | Tragic $50,772 |
Median Female Earnings | Excellent $40,496 | Tragic $37,298 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $55,470 | Poor $51,615 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $101,960 | Tragic $88,291 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $108,270 | Tragic $94,517 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $64,201 | Tragic $58,244 |
Wage/Income Gap | Average 25.8% | Excellent 25.0% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in female poverty among 25-34 year olds (12.2% compared to 14.7%, a difference of 20.7%), receiving food stamps (10.6% compared to 12.7%, a difference of 19.6%), and child poverty under the age of 5 (15.5% compared to 18.4%, a difference of 19.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 0.48%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (12.4% compared to 11.8%, a difference of 5.1%), and married-couple family poverty (5.1% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 5.5%).
Poverty Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Tragic 13.1% |
Families | Excellent 8.5% | Poor 9.6% |
Males | Excellent 10.6% | Tragic 12.0% |
Females | Exceptional 12.7% | Tragic 14.3% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 18.2% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.2% | Tragic 14.7% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 15.5% | Tragic 18.4% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 17.5% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.9% | Tragic 17.6% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Tragic 17.8% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.5% | Good 12.6% |
Single Females | Exceptional 19.2% | Tragic 22.2% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.2% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.7% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Good 5.1% | Fair 5.4% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Average 10.9% | Good 10.8% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Fair 12.4% | Excellent 11.8% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 12.7% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children under 6 years (6.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 16.5%), unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.0% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 9.4%), and unemployment among seniors over 75 years (8.2% compared to 8.9%, a difference of 8.7%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.3% compared to 11.4%, a difference of 0.080%), unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.5% compared to 8.6%, a difference of 0.20%), and unemployment among seniors over 65 years (5.1% compared to 5.1%, a difference of 0.26%).
Unemployment Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
Unemployment | Good 5.2% | Average 5.3% |
Males | Good 5.2% | Fair 5.3% |
Females | Average 5.2% | Average 5.3% |
Youth < 25 | Excellent 11.3% | Excellent 11.4% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.5% | Exceptional 17.0% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Exceptional 9.9% | Exceptional 9.8% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Excellent 6.5% | Good 6.6% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Exceptional 5.0% | Average 5.5% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Excellent 4.5% | Fair 4.7% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Average 4.5% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Fair 4.9% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.3% | Exceptional 5.2% |
Seniors > 65 | Excellent 5.1% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 8.2% | Poor 8.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 6.6% | Fair 7.7% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.5% | Exceptional 8.6% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Exceptional 5.2% | Fair 5.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.5% compared to 39.7%, a difference of 11.7%), in labor force | age 20-24 (74.9% compared to 77.2%, a difference of 3.1%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (83.2% compared to 82.0%, a difference of 1.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 25-29 (84.8% compared to 84.6%, a difference of 0.17%), in labor force | age > 16 (66.3% compared to 66.1%, a difference of 0.25%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (80.0% compared to 79.5%, a difference of 0.65%).
Labor Participation Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 66.3% | Exceptional 66.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Exceptional 80.0% | Fair 79.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Tragic 35.5% | Exceptional 39.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Fair 74.9% | Exceptional 77.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Good 84.8% | Average 84.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Tragic 84.1% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Average 84.4% | Tragic 83.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Exceptional 83.2% | Tragic 82.0% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in single mother households (6.2% compared to 7.3%, a difference of 17.6%), births to unmarried women (28.9% compared to 33.9%, a difference of 17.1%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.7%, a difference of 16.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of family households with children (29.5% compared to 29.8%, a difference of 0.92%), average family size (3.35 compared to 3.31, a difference of 1.3%), and family households (67.7% compared to 65.9%, a difference of 2.8%).
Family Structure Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
Family Households | Exceptional 67.7% | Exceptional 65.9% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.5% | Exceptional 29.8% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.0% | Average 46.3% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.35 | Exceptional 3.31 |
Single Father Households | Average 2.4% | Tragic 2.7% |
Single Mother Households | Good 6.2% | Tragic 7.3% |
Currently Married | Excellent 47.3% | Poor 45.9% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Tragic 12.4% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Exceptional 28.9% | Tragic 33.9% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.4% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 9.6%), 3 or more vehicles in household (23.6% compared to 22.6%, a difference of 4.1%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 1.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.5% compared to 92.3%, a difference of 0.15%), no vehicles in household (7.6% compared to 7.7%, a difference of 1.6%), and 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 59.8%, a difference of 1.9%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 7.6% | Exceptional 7.7% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.5% | Exceptional 92.3% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Exceptional 59.8% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 23.6% | Exceptional 22.6% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.4% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in doctorate degree (1.9% compared to 1.5%, a difference of 28.2%), professional degree (4.3% compared to 3.4%, a difference of 25.6%), and master's degree (14.7% compared to 12.0%, a difference of 22.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of high school diploma (87.0% compared to 87.0%, a difference of 0.010%), 11th grade (90.7% compared to 90.8%, a difference of 0.11%), and 12th grade, no diploma (89.4% compared to 89.2%, a difference of 0.21%).
Education Level Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 3.0% | Tragic 2.8% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.3% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.0% | Tragic 97.2% |
1st Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.2% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 96.8% | Tragic 97.1% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 96.7% | Tragic 97.0% |
4th Grade | Tragic 96.4% | Tragic 96.7% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.1% | Tragic 96.5% |
6th Grade | Tragic 95.8% | Tragic 96.2% |
7th Grade | Tragic 94.4% | Tragic 94.8% |
8th Grade | Tragic 94.0% | Tragic 94.5% |
9th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.5% |
10th Grade | Tragic 91.8% | Tragic 92.2% |
11th Grade | Tragic 90.7% | Tragic 90.8% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Tragic 89.4% | Tragic 89.2% |
High School Diploma | Tragic 87.0% | Tragic 87.0% |
GED/Equivalency | Tragic 84.0% | Tragic 83.3% |
College, Under 1 year | Average 65.2% | Tragic 62.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.4% | Tragic 55.6% |
Associate's Degree | Average 46.3% | Tragic 41.6% |
Bachelor's Degree | Average 38.2% | Tragic 32.9% |
Master's Degree | Fair 14.7% | Tragic 12.0% |
Professional Degree | Fair 4.3% | Tragic 3.4% |
Doctorate Degree | Good 1.9% | Tragic 1.5% |
Sri Lankan vs Malaysian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Sri Lankan and Malaysian communities in the United States are seen in disability age 35 to 64 (10.2% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 22.5%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.2% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 14.6%), and disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 13.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age over 75 (48.5% compared to 49.0%, a difference of 1.1%), cognitive disability (17.1% compared to 17.9%, a difference of 4.6%), and self-care disability (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 5.3%).
Disability Metric | Sri Lankan | Malaysian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.0% | Tragic 12.2% |
Males | Exceptional 10.6% | Tragic 11.8% |
Females | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Poor 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.2% | Tragic 7.2% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.2% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.0% | Tragic 25.4% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.5% | Tragic 49.0% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Tragic 2.3% |
Hearing | Excellent 2.9% | Tragic 3.2% |
Cognitive | Good 17.1% | Tragic 17.9% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.7% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Excellent 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |