Korean vs Tongan Community Comparison
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6,713
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64.6/ 100
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Tongan Integration in Korean Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 102,235,111 people shows a weak positive correlation between the proportion of Tongans within Korean communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.292. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in Koreans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.015% in Tongans. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 Koreans corresponds to an increase of 15.3 Tongans.
Korean vs Tongan Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in wage/income gap (25.4% compared to 27.5%, a difference of 8.0%), median female earnings ($41,276 compared to $38,288, a difference of 7.8%), and per capita income ($44,522 compared to $41,693, a difference of 6.8%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income over 65 years ($67,472 compared to $68,235, a difference of 1.1%), householder income under 25 years ($57,730 compared to $56,972, a difference of 1.3%), and householder income ages 45 - 64 years ($110,334 compared to $108,643, a difference of 1.6%).
Income Metric | Korean | Tongan |
Per Capita Income | Good $44,522 | Tragic $41,693 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $110,103 | Excellent $105,967 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $95,018 | Exceptional $93,076 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $48,727 | Fair $45,665 |
Median Male Earnings | Excellent $56,672 | Fair $53,218 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,276 | Tragic $38,288 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Exceptional $57,730 | Exceptional $56,972 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,824 | Exceptional $99,604 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $110,334 | Exceptional $108,643 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $67,472 | Exceptional $68,235 |
Wage/Income Gap | Good 25.4% | Tragic 27.5% |
Korean vs Tongan Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in single father poverty (14.0% compared to 12.2%, a difference of 14.3%), seniors poverty over the age of 75 (11.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 9.5%), and seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.1% compared to 9.3%, a difference of 8.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of female poverty (11.9% compared to 11.9%, a difference of 0.070%), single mother poverty (26.4% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 0.54%), and poverty (10.9% compared to 10.8%, a difference of 0.66%).
Poverty Metric | Korean | Tongan |
Poverty | Exceptional 10.9% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Families | Exceptional 7.8% | Exceptional 7.7% |
Males | Exceptional 9.9% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Females | Exceptional 11.9% | Exceptional 11.9% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 17.1% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Exceptional 12.0% | Exceptional 11.5% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 14.4% | Exceptional 14.2% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 13.9% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.0% | Exceptional 13.4% |
Girls Under 16 years | Exceptional 14.1% | Exceptional 13.6% |
Single Males | Exceptional 11.0% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Single Females | Exceptional 18.6% | Exceptional 18.8% |
Single Fathers | Exceptional 14.0% | Exceptional 12.2% |
Single Mothers | Exceptional 26.4% | Exceptional 26.5% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.1% | Exceptional 9.3% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Exceptional 11.5% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.4% | Exceptional 9.7% |
Korean vs Tongan Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among women with children ages 6 to 17 years (8.2% compared to 6.7%, a difference of 22.3%), unemployment among ages 25 to 29 years (6.7% compared to 5.5%, a difference of 22.2%), and unemployment among ages 30 to 34 years (5.6% compared to 4.8%, a difference of 17.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 60 to 64 years (4.9% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 6.7%), unemployment among youth under 25 years (11.7% compared to 10.9%, a difference of 7.3%), and unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.5% compared to 6.9%, a difference of 7.9%).
Unemployment Metric | Korean | Tongan |
Unemployment | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Males | Fair 5.3% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Poor 5.4% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Youth < 25 | Fair 11.7% | Exceptional 10.9% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Good 17.5% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Average 10.3% | Exceptional 9.4% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Fair 6.7% | Exceptional 5.5% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Fair 5.6% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Fair 4.8% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Good 4.5% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Poor 4.9% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Excellent 5.3% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 65 | Fair 5.2% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Seniors > 75 | Fair 8.9% | Tragic 10.4% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Excellent 7.5% | Exceptional 6.9% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 6.7% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.7% |
Korean vs Tongan Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (35.7% compared to 41.2%, a difference of 15.3%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.4% compared to 77.9%, a difference of 3.3%), and in labor force | age > 16 (65.7% compared to 67.5%, a difference of 2.9%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 45-54 (82.9% compared to 83.1%, a difference of 0.24%), in labor force | age 25-29 (84.2% compared to 84.7%, a difference of 0.53%), and in labor force | age 20-64 (79.8% compared to 80.3%, a difference of 0.62%).
Labor Participation Metric | Korean | Tongan |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Exceptional 65.7% | Exceptional 67.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.8% | Exceptional 80.3% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Poor 35.7% | Exceptional 41.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Good 75.4% | Exceptional 77.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Tragic 84.2% | Average 84.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Fair 84.5% | Tragic 83.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Tragic 83.6% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Good 82.9% | Excellent 83.1% |
Korean vs Tongan Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in family households with children (29.2% compared to 31.2%, a difference of 7.0%), births to unmarried women (30.1% compared to 28.4%, a difference of 6.1%), and single father households (2.4% compared to 2.5%, a difference of 5.5%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of currently married (47.9% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.87%), family households (68.3% compared to 69.6%, a difference of 2.0%), and divorced or separated (11.3% compared to 11.1%, a difference of 2.5%).
Family Structure Metric | Korean | Tongan |
Family Households | Exceptional 68.3% | Exceptional 69.6% |
Family Households with Children | Exceptional 29.2% | Exceptional 31.2% |
Married-couple Households | Exceptional 49.7% | Exceptional 51.6% |
Average Family Size | Exceptional 3.36 | Exceptional 3.49 |
Single Father Households | Fair 2.4% | Tragic 2.5% |
Single Mother Households | Excellent 6.0% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.9% | Exceptional 48.3% |
Divorced or Separated | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 11.1% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.1% | Exceptional 28.4% |
Korean vs Tongan Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in 4 or more vehicles in household (8.6% compared to 10.0%, a difference of 16.1%), no vehicles in household (8.0% compared to 7.2%, a difference of 11.5%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 10.3%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (92.1% compared to 92.9%, a difference of 0.87%), 2 or more vehicles in household (61.0% compared to 63.5%, a difference of 4.1%), and 3 or more vehicles in household (24.1% compared to 26.5%, a difference of 10.3%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | Korean | Tongan |
No Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.0% | Exceptional 7.2% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 92.1% | Exceptional 92.9% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 61.0% | Exceptional 63.5% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 24.1% | Exceptional 26.5% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Exceptional 8.6% | Exceptional 10.0% |
Korean vs Tongan Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in master's degree (14.0% compared to 12.5%, a difference of 12.1%), professional degree (4.1% compared to 3.7%, a difference of 9.5%), and bachelor's degree (37.0% compared to 34.3%, a difference of 8.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of nursery school (97.7% compared to 97.8%, a difference of 0.080%), 7th grade (95.3% compared to 95.4%, a difference of 0.080%), and 8th grade (95.0% compared to 95.1%, a difference of 0.080%).
Education Level Metric | Korean | Tongan |
No Schooling Completed | Tragic 2.4% | Tragic 2.3% |
Nursery School | Tragic 97.7% | Tragic 97.8% |
Kindergarten | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
1st Grade | Tragic 97.6% | Tragic 97.7% |
2nd Grade | Tragic 97.5% | Tragic 97.6% |
3rd Grade | Tragic 97.4% | Tragic 97.5% |
4th Grade | Tragic 97.1% | Tragic 97.3% |
5th Grade | Tragic 96.9% | Tragic 97.0% |
6th Grade | Tragic 96.6% | Tragic 96.7% |
7th Grade | Tragic 95.3% | Tragic 95.4% |
8th Grade | Tragic 95.0% | Tragic 95.1% |
9th Grade | Tragic 94.3% | Tragic 94.4% |
10th Grade | Tragic 93.2% | Tragic 93.3% |
11th Grade | Poor 92.1% | Poor 92.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Fair 90.8% | Poor 90.7% |
High School Diploma | Poor 88.6% | Tragic 88.4% |
GED/Equivalency | Average 85.6% | Fair 85.2% |
College, Under 1 year | Good 65.9% | Fair 64.5% |
College, 1 year or more | Average 59.7% | Poor 57.8% |
Associate's Degree | Fair 45.8% | Tragic 43.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | Fair 37.0% | Tragic 34.3% |
Master's Degree | Poor 14.0% | Tragic 12.5% |
Professional Degree | Poor 4.1% | Tragic 3.7% |
Doctorate Degree | Poor 1.7% | Poor 1.7% |
Korean vs Tongan Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between Korean and Tongan communities in the United States are seen in self-care disability (2.5% compared to 2.2%, a difference of 13.2%), disability age under 5 (1.2% compared to 1.3%, a difference of 12.0%), and ambulatory disability (5.9% compared to 5.4%, a difference of 10.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of disability age 35 to 64 (10.5% compared to 10.5%, a difference of 0.36%), disability age 5 to 17 (5.1% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 0.38%), and disability age over 75 (48.6% compared to 48.3%, a difference of 0.58%).
Disability Metric | Korean | Tongan |
Disability | Exceptional 11.3% | Exceptional 10.8% |
Males | Good 11.0% | Exceptional 10.4% |
Females | Exceptional 11.7% | Exceptional 11.3% |
Age | Under 5 years | Excellent 1.2% | Tragic 1.3% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Exceptional 6.3% | Excellent 6.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.5% | Exceptional 10.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Good 23.1% | Fair 23.8% |
Age | Over 75 years | Tragic 48.6% | Tragic 48.3% |
Vision | Exceptional 2.1% | Exceptional 2.0% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Good 2.9% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.8% | Tragic 17.8% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Exceptional 5.4% |
Self-Care | Poor 2.5% | Exceptional 2.2% |